M360 College Prep 17u
Performance & Preparation
The 17U program is designed for high school athletes stepping into the most competitive stage of junior golf. Here, the focus isn’t just on performance — it’s on preparing athletes to manage stress, adapt under pressure, and solve problems like elite performers. Players are challenged to become accountable leaders, capable of adjusting to whatever the game demands while keeping their composure.
Athletes develop:
- Self-regulation under pressure — staying composed, adaptable, and present in high-stakes moments
- The ability to reflect deeply and honestly on performance, extracting lessons without self-criticism
- Advanced preparation skills: tournament scheduling, practice planning, and game-day readiness
- Leadership, accountability, and ownership of their training and mindset
- Confidence in their identity as athletes, equipped with tools that serve them in golf and life
- Advanced problem-solving: creating strategies, managing adversity, and making smart decisions when the stakes are highest
Focus Areas:
- Individualized performance plans based on player goals (college prep, tournament success, or team contribution)
- Intensive technical and competitive group training that mirrors tournament pressure
- Mental performance systems including focus training, doubt management, and visualization
- Speed and strength development to keep pace with the modern game
- Advanced on-course strategies, including analytics, DECADE system, and situational decision-making
- Tournament readiness frameworks: scouting courses, planning routines, and debriefing effectively
M360 17u athletes grow into adaptable, resilient competitors who not only swing with precision but think, respond, and lead at the highest level.
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Locations
Highland Park, IL
&
Lisle, IL
The Golf Practice is a PGA recognized academy
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
M360 Program Director
With a teaching career that spans 20+ years, Chris Oehlerking serves as the Academy’s Dean of Instruction and is recognized as one of the leading coaches in the Midwest. In 2025, Chris was named the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year and honored by Golf Digest as one of the publication’s “Best Teachers in State.” He was also selected by Golf Magazine to their “Teachers to Watch” list for 2024–2025.
Chris’s teaching philosophy was shaped under the tutelage of legendary instructors Hank Haney, Stan Utley, and Michael Hebron blending technical precision with a deep understanding of learning and performance. He works with players of all abilities — from professionals and collegiate athletes to competitive juniors, elite amateurs, and dedicated recreational golfers — helping each student develop the clarity and structure needed to unlock their potential. Known for his ability to design personalized training plans, Chris focuses on creating deeper learning and retention for lasting improvement.
A proud native of Canada, Chris became a PGA Professional in 2005. His work and insights have been featured across multiple media platforms. Beyond his teaching, Chris is deeply involved in growing the game, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Illinois PGA Foundation and the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA), as well as The First Tee of Greater Chicago’s Young Ambassadors Council.
Jantzen Miserak
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!
Steve Schreck
Steve grew up in Winnetka and played golf at New Trier High School. A Purdue University graduate, Steve has been a part of TGP’s junior programs since he joined the academy in 2019.
His main coaching influences are George Gankas and Adam Young. The two differ in their approach to the swing, but Steve believes a blend of both styles—internal vs. external mindset, for one—proves to be most successful for his junior and adult students.
Like our entire staff, the impact golf has had on Steve is immeasurable, from the hours spent outside bonding with friends and family to the experiences and characteristics he’s gained and uses in his everyday life.