Background & Education

Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist that has worked with athletes of all levels on rehabilitation, fitness, conditioning, and performance programs over the past 6 years.

Training Rationale

My training rationale is based on developing a well balanced athlete through dynamic flexibility, balance, core stability, and power in the prime movers of the golf swing. My goal as a trainer is to develop a specific program that addresses the physical limitations of the golfer that lead to swing faults.

Programs

I offer a variety of services and programs, from TPI Assessment and Golf Workouts to Fitness and Training Programs. Both Individual and Group training sessions available.

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TRAINING RATIONALE

My training rationale is based on developing a well balanced athlete through dynamic flexibility, balance, core stability and power in the prime movers of the golf swing. My goal as a trainer is to develop a specific program that addresses the physical limitations of the golfer that lead to swing faults. My goal as a therapist is to correct any physical imbalance that can lead to an injury. I truly believe that any limitation in mobility or stability in the body can alter good athletic mechanics and lead to poor performance, inconsistency and possible injury. I assess clients with a functional movement screen developed by TPI. During the assessment I look for incorrect movement patterns. I also work directly with the client's golf teaching professional to gain an understanding of the particular swing faults that have been found. The information from the teaching pro and the findings of the physical assessment allow me to develop a program that will improve either mobility or stability in the deficient areas. The results will be seen and felt as the golfer has improved balance, flexibility and power during the golf swing.

Scott Shepard working with a clientAs a functional trainer, I am not bound by any one piece of equipment or facility. I can travel to your home, office, or gym (if permitted by the facility). I utilize stability balls, resistive bands, dumbbells, suspension training, golf-specific equipment, and, most importantly, body weight training to achieve improved performance. As a physical therapist I am well aware of the importance of training for injury prevention and I am also prepared to assist in your full recovery through post-rehabilitation programs. I focus on exercises that improve you by addressing your specific problem areas, not by prescribing the "exercise of the week" as some trainers do. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me at 407-222-7489. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you achieve ultimate performance in golf and life.


Testimonials

"Scott has an excellent understanding of the movements necessary for achieving the golf swing and he has helped me to recover and return to golf after injury."
Chris DiMarco, Professional Golfer

Seon Hwa Lee, 2006 LPGA Rookie of the Year

"Scott has helped me gain distance and power as well as get in shape for the long golf season on the LPGA."
Seon Hwa Lee, 2006 PGA Rookie of the Year

Call 407-222-7489 or email sshepmspt@hotmail for more information.

Titleist Performance Institute is the leading golf fitness and performance center and has an excellent web site that is free to consumers. The site includes articles on the golf swing, fitness, health and golf products. Scott Shepard is listed as an official TPI certified fitness instructor on this web site.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the only nationally accredited fitness organization and is consistently recognized as one of the toughest certification tests for personal trainers with a 65.5% first time pass rate for certification exams. This web site gives information on one of the certifications I possess.

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