M360 College Prep 11u
Discovery & Foundations
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
Ready to take the next step?
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Location
Highland Park, IL only
The Golf Practice is a PGA recognized academy
High school teams with TGP students
Meet Your Team
Chris Oehlerking, PGA
Director of Coaching and Player Development
Location: Highland Park and Lisle
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.
Caleb Nilsen
M360 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
M360 Program 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.
Liv Kerr
M360 Program Coach
Location: Highland Park
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Olivia was introduced to golf by her grandfather and quickly developed a deep appreciation for the game’s blend of skill, movement, and focus. She went on to compete as a Division I athlete on the women’s golf team at Western Illinois University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Olivia later completed her master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Science.
With a TPI Level 1 certification and a strong background in human movement, Olivia helps players understand how their bodies influence their golf swing. Her coaching emphasizes improving efficiency, mobility, and strength to enhance both performance on the course and overall well-being.
Kevin Healy
M360 Program Coach
Introduced to the game at a young age by his dad, golf has always been a constant in Kevin’s life. With more than 8 years of private club experience, golf has become more than just a career for him – he takes great pride in helping players build confidence and reach their goals. There’s nothing he enjoys more than when his students have that “aha” moment.
A former high school and collegiate golfer, Kevin has a strong passion for competitive golf and pursuing improvement in an imperfect game.
As a coach, Kevin wants his students to thrive and enjoy the game of golf just as much as he does. He has a particular interest in short game instruction and loves the creativity it requires in playing different types of shots around the green. Kevin has experience in teaching golfers of all ages and is never satisfied until the student feels confident and excited about their golf game.
Chris Oehlerking
Director of Coaching and Player Development
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.
Jantzen Miserak
M360 Program Director – Highland Park
Born and raised in Dallas, Jantzen attended Sam Houston State University and completed its PGA Golf Management Program, which led to an opportunity with The Golf Practice.
Jantzen specializes in physical training and helps players understand the fundamentals of human movement specific to them that lead to consistent performance. Jantzen believes that when the body is working more efficiently that players golf swings will work more efficiently.
I believe that the more we move in the gym, in our practice and on the course the more we learn about ourselves and what we are capable of. It’s my passion to help students unlock golf that they never knew was possible!