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Level 2 Certification

ICC Instructor Certification

Complete junior golf instruction methodology for Interlachen Country Club instructors

70 questions · 3 essays · 90 min · 80% to pass

What this certification covers

The Level 2 ICC Instructor Certification builds on foundational knowledge to deliver a complete junior instruction methodology. You'll master the 4-tier program architecture, age-appropriate pedagogy, the Impact Opposites system, constraint-led coaching, launch monitor protocols, and the motivational frameworks that keep kids engaged long-term. This is the standard for every ICC instructor.

14 ModulesICC InstructorsPrerequisite: L1Annual Recertification
01

Program Architecture

Future Stars, ICC Junior League, Academy, and Certified Academy — the 4-level ICC program structure.

Future StarsJunior LeagueAcademyCertified
02

Age-Appropriate Development

The 4-tier developmental framework for teaching juniors ages 4 through 15+.

Ages 4-6Ages 7-10Ages 11-14Ages 15+
03

Warm-Up Protocol

The 6-step warm-up system with age-specific delivery for every session.

Dynamic MovementFoam BallIntention SettingAll Ages
04

Range Work

Range station design, swing instruction methodology, and full-swing session structure.

Station DesignSwing CuesMethodology
05

Short Game Stations

Chipping, pitching, and putting station design with progressions by age group.

ChippingPitchingPuttingStations
06

Constraint-Led Approach

Fault catalog and constraint design — use the environment to create better movement.

Fault CatalogConstraintsDrills
07

Launch Monitor Constraints

Ball-flight parameters by age group and age floor guidelines for launch monitor use.

ParametersAge FloorsData
08

Impact Opposites Great 8

All 8 impact patterns with prescribed opposites, drill cues, and age delivery guidelines.

PathFaceContactAttack Angle
09

Player Certification Protocol

The Nick Dittrick standard — 55 or better, certification criteria and assessment process.

Certification55 StandardAssessment
10

International Best Practices

How Canada, Australia, and England structure junior golf instruction — lessons for ICC.

CanadaAustraliaEnglandGlobal
11

Games Library

The complete RYP games library organized by age group and skill focus.

Putting GamesChipping GamesFull SwingAll Ages
12

Motivation Framework

Mastery climate vs ego climate — Achievement Goal Theory applied to junior coaching.

Mastery ClimateGrowth MindsetRetention
13

Staff Protocol

Appearance standards, pre-session checklist, and parent communication guidelines.

AppearanceCommunicationStandards
14

Safety & Etiquette

Golf safety standards, student supervision protocols, and on-course etiquette.

SafetySupervisionEtiquette

Ready to get certified?

70 multiple choice questions + 3 essays · 90 minutes · Pass score: 80 / 100

Interlachen Country Club · L2 Instructor Certification