A New Beginning For Men’s Golf In 2009
A New Beginning For Men’s Golf In
2009
CHICOPEE, MA – A new head coach, a new
point of emphasis, a new beginning in 2009.
First-year head coach Craig Cowles has
implemented a new focus, one of “spirit, mind and body”
for his golf squad that features a junior and three freshmen.
Through team workouts, team building exercises and visualization
and relaxation techniques, the Blazers will be hitting all three
facets of the “spirit, mind and body” concept.
This new philosophy has already paid dividends
“The players like each other,” Coach Cowles stated.
“That is going to allow them to take the good with the bad
and the bad with the good as a team, and that is very important for
us this season.”
This emphasis on building the program through the “spirit,
mind, and body” philosophy does not stop on the course.
“I want this group to feel and look like a team,”
Coach Cowles explained. “They are proud to be a part of this
program and I think they will represent it well both on and off the
course, which will also help with recruiting.”
The Blazers return just one golfer this year, junior
Andrew Sullivan (West Springfield, MA), but his
impact has already been felt.
“Andrew is our captain and our leader,” Coach Cowles
said. “He has and will continue to take his teammates under
his wing and will work to keep them calm on the golf course and to
create a team atmosphere.”
Heading into the 2009 campaign, the strength of the Blazers will
be in length, while course management due to general unfamiliarity
with certain courses will be a weakness for the squad this
season.
“As a team, I’d like our average score to be around
340,” Coach Cowles noted. “Andrew is also capable of
winning an individual title as well.”
Joining Sullivan will be freshmen Daniel Costello
(Brookfield, CT) and Kyle Panek (Belchertown,
MA).
“We have a good group of players that will play as a team,
and our goal is that a team concept will result in building depth
for our program heading into the spring season.”
SCHEDULE
The Blazers play both a fall and spring season. They practice and
play all home matches at nearby Chicopee Country Club, a
6,742-yard, par-71 course, which is recognized as one of the
premier municipal courses in Massachusetts.
As members of the NCAA, ECAC, and NECC, the golf team competes
against many of the region's best Division III programs each
season.
Elms will host the first of two Blazers Invitationals on Tuesday,
Sept. 15 at Chicopee Country Club to kick off the 2009 season.
WRAP-UP
For men’s golf, a new age has begun under Coach Cowles. With
the embrace of the “spirit, mind and body” philosophy,
and an emphasis on teamwork, dedication and leadership, the Blazers
will take the course this fall with a newfound confidence and
determination.
