School Leavers

The AASE programme is a two-year elite athlete development programme designed to support young, talented, male and female golfers (between 16 and 19 years of age) in achieving their maximum potential within the sport. It is supported by the England Golf Partnership.

It is exclusively available to those young people who have demonstrated the necessary talent, commitment and skill required to suggest that they have a realistic chance to make a career from playing golf, either for England or as playing professionals.

Education

The education is tailored to allow aspiring elite golfers the maximum time to work on their games. As well as working with top class teaching professionals and experts from a variety of fields, students will also study towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport to enhance their athlete development programme and provide qualifications to progress into university.

The training delivered at Solihull College is much more than a course of swing lessons.

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The programme includes modules covering the following topics:

• Technical Skills
• Tactical Skills
• Physical Capability
• Nutrition
• Mental Skills
• Lifestyle Management
• Career Planning
• Communicating as an Athlete
• Health and Safety

The Athlete Development Programme

All athletes on AASE Golf are supported with their development in the four key areas relating to development as a golfer:

• Technical Skills
• Tactical Skills
• Psychological Skills
• Physical Preparation

This occurs through a combination of activities including:

• Structured golf coaching consisting of group and individual coaching
• Physical screening and fitness analysis
• Personalised physical training
• Group and one-to-one psychological skills training
• Nutritional advice and dietary analysis

Progression Routes

In addition to preparing apprentices for possible careers as golf players, the programme can also act as a first step into a range of alternative careers including:

• Golf Club Professionals
• Golf Coaches
• Golf Referees
• Caddies
• Personal Trainers

Entry Requirements

The two year AASE programme runs each year and starts in September. There are a limited number of places available and all places are awarded following a successful trial and interview.

The entry requirements include:

• Possession of four GCSEs at grade C or above (preferably including English and Mathematics)
• Proven dedication to achieving excellence in golf
• Competitive golfing CV and official handicap record
• It is realistic to expect that all places will be awarded to applicants with handicaps of 5 or lower.

“Being on AASE has really been fantastic for me as it has allowed me to concentrate on training and competing as an international while also giving me qualifications which will be important to me in my future.”

Rachel Jennings. Solihull College AASE Graduate, Ladies European Tour Player and Former England International