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Instructors

Kim Stevens Director of Instruction

Kim learned to play golf at age 4 and started developing her teaching skills as a swim instructor through high school and college. After establishing a long career in the hi-tech industry she decided to go back into instruction and has been teaching golf since 2001. For 10 years she was with American Golf as Director of Instruction for both Summitpointe and Monarch Bay Golf Clubs. She developed and directed Corporate Instruction Programs and Team Building events. Kim started the Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center (SVGOLFPC) in January 2012.

Kim is a proud member of the LPGA, is a Class “A” Teaching Professional and a graduate of Titleist Performance Institute Seminars (www.mytpi.com). She enjoys helping people realize their full potential as a golfer by identifying their body’s needs for strength and flexibility that could be limiting their swing and game. For Kim, this has made golf instruction not only more exciting, but more meaningful by helping each individual become physically stronger on and off the course!

Kim enjoys all levels of instruction from helping good players become great to helping new golfers by “de-mystifying” the game and making it more enjoyable.

Bernadette PerenneTeaching Professional / Nike Camp

Bernadette played competitive golf for Moreau Catholic High School and set a record for the girl’s varsity golf team, placing 8th in the NCS Division 2 Tournament qualifying her to play in the NCS Division 1 Tournament. 

She also competed in JGANC junior golf tournaments through high school amassing several first place and top 10 finishes. After high school she went on to coach at Moreau for an additional 2 years before joining SVGolf. 

She is now completing steps to earn her LPGA certification. She has played golf since the age of 8 and loves to help everyone from kids to adults improve their golf game.

Shelley EarlTeaching Professional / Nike Camps

Shelley’s teaching career was born out of her love of sports, natural athletic ability and her desire to help others reach their potential. She worked for several years in the Napa Valley school system as a Physical Education teacher and later migrated toward the areas of Health and Fitness and Life Coaching.

Golf came into Shelley’s life in 1997, when, after a few lessons, she felt the call of competition too strong to ignore. As an accomplished amateur, Shelley finished out her playing career by qualifying for the USGA Women’s Senior Amateur National Championship. Having achieved her competitive goals, she turned to her passion – teaching.

Aha! is the moment of transition from the often confusing shadow of any learning process to the light of understanding. That is the moment Shelley has lived for since she discovered her passion for teaching over 25 years ago. That “light bulb” moment and the joy that accompanies it, for both the student and teacher, are unmatched in her eyes.

Victoria Baars “Coach Vicki”Co-Director Nike Golf Camp / Instructor

Victoria began her golf journey around 2001 when her sister asked if she would play in a tournament with her. She was hooked and started to learn the game.

Fast forward to 2016, she joined the team at Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center.

As an Instructor, Victoria is patient and understanding. Her focus is on teaching the basics of golf with drills and games. Her philosophy is anyone can master the game if they know the proper techniques.

As a Co-Director, her priority is the safety of the campers and then to see that everyone is having fun. Under the guidance of the Director, she has been successful in running the summer golf camps.

Victoria is a U.S.Kids Golf Certified Coach and Positive Coaching Alliance.

Mark TowarInstructor

Mark developed his passion for golf at the age of 9 when he had finally grown tall enough to swing a set of Junior clubs. Over 50 years later, he still enjoys playing with his 94-year-old Dad.

During his ‘Teen’ years, Mark spent most of his time at the Golf Course, either playing or helping his High School win a State Championship in Cross Country running. He then spent over 20 years as a Volunteer Youth Coach and Administrator in several Sports, and as a Program Director for Youth Camps. He has used the game of Golf to teach corporate executives Positive Coaching (Leadership) and the values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork and etiquette.

Mark hopes every beginner he coaches will develop a Life-long Love of the Game by learning basic fundamentals through skill games.

Maddie WuInstructor

Maddie started golfing at a very young age and quickly gravitated to playing competitively, including tournaments hosted by US Kids, JGANC, NCGA, Hurricane Tour, AJGA, and USGA. Her success includes qualifying for the USGA Girls Junior Golf Tournament (while in High School ), which is one of the most prestigious tournaments in girl’s golf. She was also a past PGA Junior League Champion.

Maddie is currently playing Division 1 Golf for Santa Clara University and holds a handicap of 1. 

Scott StevensInstructor/Operations Manager

Scott has been involved with the game of golf for over 45 years. His experience as a player, coach and business partner in the golf instruction business gives him a wide range of knowledge around the game.

Scott’s involvement in both teaching/instruction and the operations of the golf business allows him to more fully understand the needs of those who want to learn more about the game. His particular interest aligns with the mission of Silicon Valley Golf – to “Grow the Game of Golf” – by teaching students (adults and juniors) at both the beginner and intermediate levels.

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