David G. Geier, President

David G. Geier is the President and the owner of Golf: Inside & Out, an integral golf education company and The Institute of Integral Golf. Prior to entering the golf education field in 1991, David was the owner of Geier & Associates, Inc. A fee-based financial planning firm.

During his sixteen years in the golf business, David has become a leader in the field of golf training and education, by becoming the first integral golf coach. His education curriculum is based on the works of American Philosopher Ken Wilber (a leader in integral training, development, and education) and leading teachers in the area of golf such as Harold Swash, Ben Doyle, Mac O'Grady, Tom Tomasello, George Kelnhofer, Geoff Mangum, and Chuck Hogan.

Other influences have come from other cutting-edge thinkers such as Don Beck & Christopher Cowen, Carey Mumford, Larry Miller, George Leonard, Michael Murphy, Joseph Campbell, Roger Walsh, Ken Blanchard, and Sandra Seagal & David Horne.

In 2003, David joined with John Bothwell of The Bothwell Group in the development of a new performance and training program called The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business & Golf.  The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business & Golf sees golf as a metaphor for self-discovery and development, and offers a variety of business oriented programs integrated with theoretical and practical experiences within the game of golf.

David is the author of The Connections Between Business & Golf, Beyond Handicaps and Networking and is the co-author of The Golf Profiler Report - Actual versus Natural Golf Playing Style and The Power of Emotional Intellegence & Golf.

John Bothwell, Ph.D., President - The Bothwell Group

John M. Bothwell, Ph.D. is an international business trainer, author, and consultant with over 30 years of national and international sales expertise. Dr. Bothwell has combined psychology with his many years of real-world selling and sales consulting experience to help business leaders achieve their goals.

As an aggressive problem solver and recognized industry leader, John Bothwell applies his diverse experience and talents to growing his sales-and management-consulting firm. John leads his team in implementing strategies and tactics that achieve both company and individual growth for their clients. Working with a variety of companies from Fortune 500 to start-ups, he has developed insights and skills proven to be successful in real-world settings.

John M. Bothwell, Ph.D. has ISO certification in sales and marketing and is a certified senior manufacturing engineer with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Other International accreditations include Certified in Marketing and Sales (CMS), Certified Professional Behavior Analyst (CPBA), Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA) and Certified Attribute Index Analyst (CAIA). In addition Dr.Bothwell is the co-author of The Power of Emotional Intellegence & Golf.
His eMail is: John@bothwellgroup.com

Greg Thomas

Greg is the founder and President of weLEAD Incorporated. Chartered in 2001, weLEAD is a) non-profit organization and a major respected resource for free leadership development information reaching a worldwide audience. You can find out more about weLEAD at www.leadingtoday.org Greg also founded Leadership Excellence, Ltd. in 2009. He has a masters degree in Leadership from Bellevue University. Greg is an adjunct professor at Bellevue University teaching business and leadership classes. He has worked personally with numerous individuals to help them reach a greater potential.

Author of two leadership development books, 52 Leadership Tips (published in 2006 by Wingspan) and Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit (published in 2009 by Xlibris). Both are available at amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. He created the 12 Principles of Personal Leadership discussed in his second book and used in his coaching services. His third book is scheduled to be available in the fall of 2010. Greg has been interviewed on Global Talk Radio, and was selected in December 2009 by Leadership Guide Magazine as their Leader In Action.

Greg has spoken to literally hundreds of audiences’ worldwide giving speeches, workshops and seminars on a variety of leadership, motivational and inspirational topics.

He worked 25 years in the corporate world as a National and Regional Sales Manager observing why problems exist, and how they hurt organizational effectiveness. Greg also does consulting work in the electrical manufacturing/distribution industry.

As a local managing partner of the Leadership Management Institute (LMI), Greg uses the finest, most trusted leadership and productivity training materials available. He is also a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Medina Chamber of Commerce and COSE.

Greg has served on numerous corporate Boards offering advice and counsel. You can find out more about Greg and his biography at his personal website located at GregLThomas.info.

Mary Ellen Ott, M.Ed., RCC, CHt. CYT - Registered Corporate Coach Certified Hypnotherapist Certified Yoga Teacher

Mary Ellen Ott is the owner and founder of Nurture U. She is dedicated to helping others achieve their full potential by addressing wellness, life balance, and life purpose issues. She offers individual holistic wellness life coaching and hypnotherapy sessions as well as group and corporate wellness programs for stress management, smoking cessation, and weight control. She has over 25 years of combined experience in the fields of wellness, social service, and education. Mary Ellen has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a Psychology Concentration from John Carroll University and a Master's Degree in Education from Ashland University. She completed her coaching program through Impact Training and Development in Cleveland, Ohio and received her designation as a Registered Corporate Coach through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. Mary Ellen is a member of the Cleveland Coach Federation. After becoming a coach, Mary Ellen completed her hypnotherapy training with Jim and Pat Sievert and received her certification through the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. She is an active member of the IMDHA and is the founder and president of the Northern Ohio Chapter in conjunction with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Her primary objective as president is to educate people about the power of hypnosis to create lasting change. Mary Ellen is also a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, a national organization. She previously served on the AHMA Program Committee. In addition, Mary Ellen is a Certified Yoga Teacher through TRY 4 Life. She offers both group and individual Hatha Yoga instruction to stretch and strengthen the body and to calm and focus the mind. Mary Ellen enjoys the opportunity to share her passion for wellness as a freelance writer and a speaker.

She has been a contributing author of wellness articles for Balanced Living Magazine and delivers inspirational and informative talks to audiences on various topics related to mind-body-spirit wellness, healthy self-nurturance, life coaching, yoga, and the benefits of hypnotherapy. For more information, you can contact Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 or visit www.NurtureU.com

Sports Rehabilitation Consultants Physical Therapy BacktoGolf™ Trained Professsionals

Tim Banach, PT is a physical therapist and clinical director with SRC since 2002. Tim received a BA in Biology at Mount Union College and went on to the University of Indianapolis where he earned his MA in physical Therapy. Tim’s special interests are sports orthopaedics, workpace injuries, kinesio taping and manual therapy. He is a BacktoGolf Trained Therapist and develops and implements SRC’s community outreach education & injury prevention programs for area coaches, athletes, senior citizens and businesses. Tim enjoys working in physical therapy because “We can make a positive impact on another person’s life. There are few professions that offer the internal rewards you receive from being a therapist.”

Rich Tomsho, PT joined the SRC physical therapy team in 2008. Rich earned a MA in physical therapy and BS of Health Science at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. His training and special areas of expertise and interest include: “BacktoGolf"Trained Therapist; orthotic fitting and prescription, kinesio taping, ‘Building the Complete Athlete’ and ‘Functional Dynamic Stretching & Strengthening”.

Christopher Kupczyk, PTA began his physical therapy career with Sports Rehabilitation Consultants Physical Therapy in 2008. Chris earned his BS in Science for Exercise Science from the University of Toledo in 1995. He then earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assisting Technology in 2008 from Cuyahoga Community College. Chris’ special experience and interests include: BacktoGolf Trained Therapist; Aquatic Therapy, Thoracic and Rib MOBS

Richard J. Nieto Owner/Operator of Nieto Custom Golf Clubs

For over 14 years I have been involved with the equipment end of Golf. Properly fit golf clubs have been a concern of mine since taking up the sport over 19 years ago. I have learned that much of the information about golf equipment coming from the major equipment manufacturers was greatly exaggerated. So I set out to educate myself on the function and form of each of the components of a golf club, how to build clubs properly, how to fit clubs, how to repair clubs and how to make needed alterations to them. To that end I attended schools such as the Dynacraft Clubmaking Institute and the Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute. To add credibility to my work I was certified by the Professional Clubmakers Society as a Certified “Class A” Clubmaker after successfully completing an extensive knowledge and practical test. To keep up to date with technology and the latest in equipment design I have attended clubmaker conventions. With the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years I know that I can improve your game.

Geoff Mangum, Putting Coach

I have been a student of Dave Geier of Golf: Inside & Out for 3 years now. I must say I have shown clear, steady and significant improvement in my golf game, the enjoyment of it, and also of the understanding of the complexities the game offers. I never played the sport when growing up and began being seriously interested in golf with Dave when I was 35 years old. Needless to say, my first 18 hole round in golf I scored a 127, and 3 years later my personal best low round was an 84.
 
Dave Geier's teaching methods are as sound I believe as you can find anywhere. If a student wants to maximize his or her results and enjoyment of golf then Golf: Inside & Out is for you. For me, in two or three years breaking 80 and possibly shooting in the mid 70's doesn't sound too far fetched with Dave Geier in your camp.

Sincerely,
John Klopp