M360 College Prep 11u
Discovery & Foundations
Laying the Groundwork for Growth
At this stage, athletes are beginning to shape their identity as golfers. The 11U program blends technical instruction with personal growth, helping young players build not just skills, but the adaptability and resilience needed to thrive. They learn how to reflect on experiences in healthy ways, begin to regulate their emotions, and start seeing challenges as opportunities.
Athletes develop:
- Confidence through small wins and consistent training routines
- The ability to stay present and regulate emotions when things don’t go as planned
- A growth mindset that views mistakes as feedback, not failure
- Early problem-solving skills: experimenting, trying new strategies, and learning from results
- Joy in the process of learning, competing, and getting better every day
Focus Areas:
- Building sound technical foundations for swing and short game
- Introduction to on-course strategy and decision-making
- Group training that fosters teamwork, competitiveness, and accountability
- Athletic development — speed, mobility, and coordination for long-term growth
This program is about creating adaptable athletes who are ready for their “next” challenge with curiosity, confidence, and courage
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The Golf Practice is a PGA recognized academy
2025 high school teams with TGP students
Meet Your Team
Supporting Team
The M360 College Prep program partners with several respected companies that specialize in golf club fitting and optimizing performance of the body and mind.
Chris Oehlerking
OWNER | DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION A teaching career that spans nearly 20 years, Chris is our Academy’s Director of Instruction. He’s been selected by Golf Magazine to there “Teachers to Watch” list 2024-2025. In addition he’s been recognized by the Illinois PGA and U.S. Kids Golf as a leader in instruction. Chris, whose teaching philosophy was molded from the tutelage of Hank Haney and Stan Utley, has worked with players of all abilities — from the professional and college ranks to competitive youth golfers, elite amateurs and recreational players. One of his strengths is being able to develop personalized training plans that facilitate deeper learning and retention for students. A proud native of Canada, Chris became a PGA Professional in 2005 after a successful Division I golf career. Chris, whose work has been featured on several media platforms, serves on the Illinois PGA Foundation’s Board of Directors and The First Tee of Greater Chicago’s Young Ambassadors Council.
Caleb Nilsen
11u Program Lead Caleb grew up in Palatine, IL and played Varsity Golf at Palatine High School. After High School, Caleb continued his golfing career at North Park University, where he was voted captain by his teammates as an upperclassman. His experiences in competitive golf fueled his passion for coaching golf. Caleb has a love for people, golf, and learning. He believes that golf is a great metaphor for life, and appreciates how learning more about the game can translate into learning more about yourself. Caleb hopes to pass down his knowledge and love of golf to his students. Whether it is in a private lesson or group class, he’s passionate about making connections, and helping the student grow their skill and enjoyment in the game of golf.
Peter Leinenweber
SENIOR COACH Peter grew up in Evanston and played most of his golf at Canal Shores Golf Course. He was on the Loyola Academy squad all four years and continued his career at Loras College in Iowa, where he was a team captain as an upperclassmen. He served as the program’s assistant coach and head of player development for a year after graduation and now holds a leading role in all of TGP’s junior programs. The impact golf has had on Peter’s life is immeasurable, from the lessons he’s learned to the relationships he’s formed. He hopes to pass down some of those experiences to the next generation and help create a similar impact on his students.
Danny Barragan
CERTIFIED COACH
Location: Highland Park
George Storton, originally from Oxford, England, grew up playing golf with his father, who instilled the love of the game in him and taught from a young age. His first golfing memories were at Bedfordshire Golf Club where his granddad served as the Club Captain. George is currently a PGA Associate, working on his PGA status. He recently accepted a PGA internship position at Medinah Country Club to further his professional development alongside teaching at The Golf Practice. As a Certified Coach & Junior Program coordinator George will be involved in our Introductory and Competitive Programs. George has had the opportunity to shadow World Golf Hall of Fame Coach, Hank Haney, gaining valuable insights into elite golf coaching.
A former professional Rugby player, George understands what it takes to reach the top level of any sport, and he applies that mindset to helping golfers elevate their skills, both mentally and physically. George believes it’s important for his students to grow and develop both on and off the golf course. His passion to grow the game of golf and guide players to achieve their personal best is unmatched.