What if your child could learn real golf fundamentals in a school gym and graduate to the fairway by summer? That’s the promise Kevin Rooney delivers with TGA of Bergen County, a school-based sports program that teaches golf, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and more—where kids already are. We sit down with Kevin to unpack how TGA transforms hallways and cafeterias into safe learning spaces, why their GASP method (grip, aim, stance, posture) beats hit-and-hope camps, and how partnerships with rec departments, YMCAs, indoor simulators, and local courses open doors for every family.

Kevin shares the story behind launching TGA two decades ago and why not being a tour pro is a secret advantage for teaching kids. You’ll hear how the curriculum scales by age, how soft-flight balls and portable nets create instant setups, and why values like respect and integrity travel from putting mats to course play. We cover the fastest-growing programs—especially volleyball—and map out the pathway from after-school enrichment to clinics, leagues at River Vale, and summer camps at Rockleigh and Old Tappan. If your town’s offerings start too late or skip golf, you’ll learn exactly how TGA fills those gaps, including late-August specialty camps when most municipal programs shut down.

We also highlight where parents can jump in now: public sessions at indoor simulators in Paramus, River Edge, Upper Saddle River, Fair Lawn, and Rutherford; school partnerships rolling out spring schedules; and open rec registrations that often accept non-residents. Whether your child is swinging like a baseball slugger at the tee box or just needs a confidence lift, this episode shows how fundamentals-first coaching builds skills that last. Ready to bring TGA to your town—or find a session near you? Listen, share with a neighbor, and subscribe for more local stories that help families discover great programs close to home. And don’t miss the 20% listener discount with code GOODNEIGHBOR20.

TGA of Bergen County
Kevin Rooney
(201) 375-7406
[email protected]
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