SEAN FOLEY

Director of Instruction

Age: 42
Residences: Orlando, Florida
Born: Toronto, Canada
College: Tennessee State University

One of the most prominent names in golf instruction, Sean Foley is the individual behind the likes of Hunter Mahan and Justin Rose. Born and raised outside of Toronto, Foley set a goal in his mid-teens of becoming an instructor to top players, after watching David Leadbetter work with Nick Faldo on the range at the RBC Canadian Open. After a playing career at Tennessee State University, he became an instructor and now the Director of Instruction at Foley Performance Academy out of Timacuan Golf Course in Lake Mary, Florida. Sean currently lives in Orlando with his wife, Kate, and sons, Quinn and Kieran.

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HOLTON FREEMAN

Senior Performance Coach

Age: 33
Residences: Orlando, Florida
Born: Savannah, Georgia
College: Coastal Carolina University

Holton started at EaglesDream in 2012 and has learned under some of the most well respected coaches in the golf industry, including Sean. He coached for five years prior, including at a junior academy based in Orlando and Korea, and Lake Toxaway CC in North Carolina. He was an All American at Cleveland State CC from 2004-2006 and finished his collegiate career at Coastal Carolina University, which was ranked 5th in the country during his time there. As a coach, he prides himself on constantly improving his technical knowledge, communication skills, and building relationships with the players he works with. Holton lives in Lake Mary, is single and has a dog named Moose.

Certifications

Tathata Movement Specialist, Trackman, Swing Catalyst, TPI Golf, K-Vest, Sam Putt Lab, Putting Zone, 2016 Coaches Camp

Notable Achievements

Coach of American based French National Team Players, 5 AJGA All Americans, numerous Division 1 college players, LPGA, and other mini tour players

ZACH GATES

Performance Coach

Age: 28
Residences: Orlando, Florida
Born: Orlando, Florida
College: Florida Gulf Coast University

Zach started at EaglesDream in 2012 as the Director of Fitness and performance coach. During his time here he has traveled to work with many juniors in China including the Beijing junior national development team and members of the Chongqing junior national team. Previously he was a Performance Coach at Velocity Sports Performance in Naples Florida and the Director of Fitness for the Brian Mogg Elite Golf Academy in Seoul, South Korea. . He prides himself on continuing his education through certifications and learning from some of the best instructors in their respected fields. Zach is Happily married with 2 kids.

Certifications

-Gray Institute Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) certified -NG360 certified -Gray Institute CAFS Certified - K-Vest level 1 and 2 Certified -Manzella certified -Putting Zone Certified -S.A.M Putt Lab Certified -TPI level 1 Certified -Coaches Camp 2016

Notable Achievements

Worked with players from the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, KPGA, Latino America Tour, Candian Tour, numerous division 1 college players and Junior All Americans.

TONY CONSOLINO

Performance Coach

Age: 38
Residences: Orlando, FL
Born: Muncie, Indiana (Grew up in Naples, Florida)
College: Florida State University

Tony started with EaglesDream in September 2015. His coaching career began in 2004, which includes Director of Instruction with one of the GolfTEC locations in the Orlando area, as well as 3 years spent at GGGA. Tony's father, was a high school basketball coach for 40 years, which is where he learned the love of teaching and coaching others. Throughout his coaching career, Tony has prided himself in learning and growing by watching some of the best of the best coach, including Sean Foley. While not coaching at the academy, Tony enjoys spending time with his family, which includes, playing other sports, and fishing.

Certifications

GolfTEC Certified Coach
Gary Gilchrist Certified Coach

Notable Achievements

Has coached students who have, won multiple junior tournaments, top 5 finishes, been awarded college scholarships, Ping All-American, as well as assisted and coached multiple tour players.