Developing complete athletes through a proven performance pathway.
Empower Golf Performance provides year-round elite coaching, sports psychology, and strength training for juniors and adults.
Explore Our Core Programs
We specialize in junior and elite junior coaching alongside comprehensive adult game improvement programs. Following an initial assessment, we design custom long-term plans to ensure your lasting success on the course. Manage your progress easily with online bookings and flexible subscriptions.
About Us
Empower Golf Performance is a year-round training academy dedicated to helping golfers of all ages play their best. Led by Director of Coaching L. Brian Velasquez, we combine technical coaching, on-course strategy, and athlete development to build complete players. Whether you’re a junior chasing college golf or an adult looking to lower your scores, we create clear, personalized plans that fit your goals and schedule.
Meet the Staff
Learn from a team dedicated to your progress. Our coaches combine elite competitive experience with a passion for athlete development.
L. Brian Velasquez
Coach V is a Titleist Performance Institute certified instructor (Golf 2, Power 2, Junior 2) who works with golfers of all ages, helping juniors grow into strong athletes. He utilizes biomechanical assessments to tailor swing mechanics to each player's unique physical capabilities, resulting in improved clubhead speed and more consistent ball-striking. By blending data-driven feedback with situational strategy, he facilitates significant handicap reductions and prepares competitive players for the rigors of tournament play.
Director of Coaching
Renee E. Velasquez
Renee specializes in helping junior athletes navigate high-stakes tournament pressure by developing resilient mindsets and unwavering self-confidence. Her coaching focuses on calming performance anxiety and mastering focus, ensuring players remain composed and consistent during competitive play.
Sports Psychologist
CJ Stockel
Strength & Conditioning Coach
CJ develops elite golf athletes by integrating functional strength with targeted mobility work to unlock explosive power. His training protocols prioritize injury prevention and long-term durability, ensuring players maintain peak physical performance throughout the competitive season.
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Dr. Miriam Croft
Dr. Miriam Croft is a chiropractor and wellness educator with more than a decade of experience in chiropractic care, rehabilitation and athletic performance. As the founder of Hands on Wellness, she helps athletes optimize nervous system function, mobility, recovery, and overall performance.
Chiropractor
Programs for Every Golfer
Empower Golf Performance provides expert coaching for all levels—juniors, elite athletes, competitive adults, and dedicated weekend players. Our welcoming programs are designed to help every golfer excel.
Choose Your Path to Greater On-Course Success
New to Golf
Start with the right habits. Our introductory program provides the technical foundation you need to step onto any course with confidence.
Weekend Players
Maximize your recreation. Targeted coaching designed to fit into a busy schedule, ensuring your rounds are more consistent and enjoyable.
Adult Game Improvement
A comprehensive system for serious golfers. Focus on swing mechanics, short game mastery, and on-course strategy to lower your handicap.
The Junior Performance Pathway
We develop complete athletes through a long-term, structured system rather than chasing quick fixes. Our proven pathway focuses on building lasting skills and character, preparing every student for the demands of high-level competition and collegiate opportunities.
Tier 1:
Foundation Development
Building the essential movements and basic skills necessary for a lifelong athletic foundation.
Tier 2:
Performance Development
Focusing on speed, technique, and core consistency as athletes begin their competitive journey.
Tier 3:
Elite Competitive
Advanced skill refinement, improved tournament results, and a competitive edge
Elite Junior Performance Program
The premier pathway for national-level and college-bound junior golfers ready to reach the next level of competitive excellence.
Tournament Prep
Comprehensive on-course strategy and scoring systems tailored for high-stakes competition.
Mental Performance
Advanced mindset coaching to master pressure management and emotional control during play.
Strength & Speed
TPI-modeled athletic training focused on explosive power, mobility, and injury prevention.