Meet Your Coaches — Performance Academy

Coaches work with junior golfers outdoors and inside The Golf Dome. PGA Professionals and Certified Specialists in Every Part of the Game.

Your Coaches

PGA Leadership, Putting, and Strength Expertise

Owner & Director

Matt Creech

PGA Professional

Matt Creech

Recognized as the 2016 Northern Ohio PGA Professional of the Year, Matt brings distinguished PGA leadership to the Academy. As owner and director, he guides a program centered on complete player development.

Owner & Director

Jenn Creech

PGA Professional

Jenn Creech

Recognized among Golf Digest's top teachers in Ohio, Jenn brings respected teaching expertise to the Academy's leadership. As owner and director, she helps turn the mission of complete player development into purposeful coaching.

Performance Coach

Tom Porten

GASP Level 2 & Scott Cowx Level 3

Tom Porten

With 27 years of college coaching, Tom brings biomechanics expertise and valuable college-coaching connections to the Academy. GASP Level 2 and Scott Cowx Level 3 certified, he currently teaches more than 20 professionals and Division I college golfers, helping players prepare for high-level golf. He also guides golf resumes, program selection, and communication with college coaches.

Putting Specialist

Andrew Kirkpatrick

PGA Associate

Andrew Kirkpatrick

Andrew specializes in putting-stroke development with an emphasis on start-line and distance control. He brings SAM PuttLab and American Development Model certifications to his role as the Academy's putting specialist.

PGA Professional

Jim Troy

Player Development & Club Fitting

Jim Troy

Our club fitting expert, Jim combines equipment expertise with 28 mini-tour victories and five consecutive PGA Professional Championship appearances. A multiple-time Northern Ohio PGA Player of the Year, University of Nebraska golf alumnus, and Callaway National Player Board member, he helps players find equipment suited to their game.

Speed & Strength Director

Jamey Polak

TPI Fitness Instructor

Jamey Polak

Our Speed and Strength Director, Jamey builds golf-specific strength, mobility, and speed. A TPI Fitness Instructor and VISION54-certified coach with experience in mental skills, he also helps players develop focus, confidence, and routines that support performance under pressure.