2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

The importance of the County badge

MARC GRIMSEY

2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

The Importance of the County Badge

 “ Winning as a team is better than anything else. It’s great to share success” 

Jim Harburgh – Head Football Coach / University of Michigan

2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

The importance of the County BadgeWhat does being part of a team or community look like?

• Friendship• Bonding• Responsibility• Trust• Learning• Same goals• Winning and losing together• Heightened sense of success and failure

2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

The importance of the County badgeWhat does the BB&O badge mean to you? • When should I wear my County clothing?• What do you feel when wearing ‘ The BB&O badge?• Is it a right?• Is it an honour?• Who are you representing?• Does its importance diminish with time?• What part does it play in your development as a golfer?• How do Tour Pros think about their time in the County system?

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The importance of the County badge

What behavioural changes will make the difference?

•Understanding the responsibility of representing the County•Understand the privilege•Ceding ownership to the senior players•Defining the rules that a group must adhere to• Taking responsibility if you fall foul of the defined rules

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The importance of the County badgePremier Golfing Team Competitions

• Ryder Cup

• Solheim Cup

• Walker Cup

• Curtis Cup

• Home Internationals

• European Team Championships

• Jacques Leglise-U16 GB&I vs Europe 

Other sports where individuals come together as team members Athletics, Cycling, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Swimming 

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The importance of the County badgePathway of Team Golf

• Club Junior representation

• Club Senior representation

• County Junior representation U14, U16, Elite

• County Senior representation 1st, Seniors

• Regional England

• England

• Jacques Leglise

• Walker Cup

• World Cup

• Seve Trophy

• Ryder Cup

 

2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

The importance of the County badgeWear the badge with pride in the knowledge that you are representing a large golfing community, and that what you learn whilst being part of a squad or team is greater than that you will ever learn as an individual.

2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

Open Forum

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Closing comments

Iain MacCaskill