
About Jody Jackson
30 Years of Coaching
After graduating from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Physical Education - specialization in Coaching and Athletic Training and the Faculty of Education - specialization in Educational Psychology, I have enjoyed being a professional teacher and coach for the past 30 years.
Personal Journey with Golf
My personal journey with golf started at the age of 10 years old. Forty plus years later, I have come to the conclusion that “Golf is like no other game in that it demands the unparalleled union of the whole self, one shot at a time.”
Golf is more than just a game, it has taught me so much about myself. I love that about golf. So many lessons learned!
Golf is more than just a game, it has taught me so much about myself. I love that about golf. So many lessons learned!
Educational Background
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), Class A
Professional Member since 2000
Certificate in Business Golf Management
Elite Program, Camosun College, Victoria, BC
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Specialization: Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.E.)
Majors – Coaching, Athletic Training and Conditioning
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Theory Levels I – III
Golf Coach – Developing Competitors
Canadian Yoga Alliance
Yoga Teacher Certification (250 hr), Victoria, Canada
Sri Ved Niketan Ashram (100 hr), Rishikesh, India
Vipassana Meditation Practitioner
10-Day Silent Retreat, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India
3-Day Silent Retreat, Duncan, BC Canada
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Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Trained mPEAK Coach
Professional Member since 2000
Certificate in Business Golf Management
Elite Program, Camosun College, Victoria, BC
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Specialization: Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.E.)
Majors – Coaching, Athletic Training and Conditioning
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Theory Levels I – III
Golf Coach – Developing Competitors
Canadian Yoga Alliance
Yoga Teacher Certification (250 hr), Victoria, Canada
Sri Ved Niketan Ashram (100 hr), Rishikesh, India
Vipassana Meditation Practitioner
10-Day Silent Retreat, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India
3-Day Silent Retreat, Duncan, BC Canada
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Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Trained mPEAK Coach
Professional Accreditation
LPGA Professional, Class A
Ministry of Education, Certified School Teacher
Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT250)
Trained Mindfulness (mPEAK) Coach
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Coach54
Certified Club Fitter
Published Writer for The News Group, Island Golfer Magazine and the Valley Voice
Ministry of Education, Certified School Teacher
Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT250)
Trained Mindfulness (mPEAK) Coach
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Coach54
Certified Club Fitter
Published Writer for The News Group, Island Golfer Magazine and the Valley Voice
Teaching Philosophy
Ever since I was a young girl I loved to learn and soon became curious about human potential, so it is no surprise that my educational, professional and personal development has centered around the understanding of the whole being – body, mind, emotions and spirit.
As a result of the last 30 years in coaching, I have come to understand that quality performance in sport and life is built from the inside out and encompasses the entire human being. So, I aim to facilitate the unification of my clients body and mind while enlisting their spirit or drive, to reach new heights in their game.
As a result of the last 30 years in coaching, I have come to understand that quality performance in sport and life is built from the inside out and encompasses the entire human being. So, I aim to facilitate the unification of my clients body and mind while enlisting their spirit or drive, to reach new heights in their game.
Past Experiences
As Technical Director for the British Columbia Golf Association, I specialized in Long Term Player Development for the province.
I spent eight years working with both recreational golfers in the "Playground to Fairway" initiative and with competitive golfers where I developed and coordinated over 15 Regional, High Performance or Specialized training programs involving numerous athletes, coaches, performance specialists, facilities, community partners and stakeholders.
As a Physical Education Teacher, I worked with both Middle and Secondary students in movement literacy, sport, health and wellness.
I spent eight years working with both recreational golfers in the "Playground to Fairway" initiative and with competitive golfers where I developed and coordinated over 15 Regional, High Performance or Specialized training programs involving numerous athletes, coaches, performance specialists, facilities, community partners and stakeholders.
As a Physical Education Teacher, I worked with both Middle and Secondary students in movement literacy, sport, health and wellness.
Provincial Coach
My 8-year career as BC Head Provincial Coach, resulted in being the most accomplished thus far. I had the honour of leading Team BC to several championship wins, including Canada Summer Games, Western Canada Summer Games and various Junior and Senior Teams at National Championships. Internationally, I have coached Team Canada Juniors in the U.S. and at the R & A Junior Open, preceding The Open at St. Andrews, Scotland.
Coaching Achievements
2008 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Girls Championships, Results: Team Competition - 2nd
2009 > Head Coach - Canadian Women's Amateur, Results: Team Competition - 3rd
2009 > Head Coach - Canada Summer Games, Results: 6 of 8 medals including all 4 Golds
2010 > Head Coach - Team Canada, R & A Junior Open, Scotland, Results: Jr. Boy - T15, Jr. Girl - T14
2011 > Head Coach - Team Canada, North Pacific Jr. Ladies Team Matches; Results: CAN 22 USA 14
2011 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Boys Championship, Results: Team Competition - 2nd, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2011 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Girls Championship, Results: Team Competition - 1st, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2011 > Head Coach - Western Canada Summer Games; Results: 8 of 8 medals
2012 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Boys Championship, Results: Team Competition - 1st, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2014 > Technical Director/Head Coach - BC Summer Games, overseeing 10 Zone Coaches
2015 > Head Coach - Team Canada/BC, North Pacific Jr. Ladies Team Matches; Results: BC 11.5, OR 11.5, WA 7.5, ID 5.5
2015 > Technical Director - Western Canada Summer Games; Results: 7 of 8 medals
2016 > Personal Coach - Jr. Boys BC Provincial Championship, T3
2017 > Personal Coach - 3 Club Champions, Amateur Male, Senior Female (2)
2018 > Personal Coach - Club Champion, Amateur Male
2019 > Personal Coach - Sr. Women's National Championship, T4
2020 > Technical Lead of Instruction, LPGA Professionals - Global Education Team
2009 > Head Coach - Canadian Women's Amateur, Results: Team Competition - 3rd
2009 > Head Coach - Canada Summer Games, Results: 6 of 8 medals including all 4 Golds
2010 > Head Coach - Team Canada, R & A Junior Open, Scotland, Results: Jr. Boy - T15, Jr. Girl - T14
2011 > Head Coach - Team Canada, North Pacific Jr. Ladies Team Matches; Results: CAN 22 USA 14
2011 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Boys Championship, Results: Team Competition - 2nd, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2011 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Girls Championship, Results: Team Competition - 1st, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2011 > Head Coach - Western Canada Summer Games; Results: 8 of 8 medals
2012 > Head Coach - Canadian Jr. Boys Championship, Results: Team Competition - 1st, Individual - Junior -1st, Juvenile - 1st
2014 > Technical Director/Head Coach - BC Summer Games, overseeing 10 Zone Coaches
2015 > Head Coach - Team Canada/BC, North Pacific Jr. Ladies Team Matches; Results: BC 11.5, OR 11.5, WA 7.5, ID 5.5
2015 > Technical Director - Western Canada Summer Games; Results: 7 of 8 medals
2016 > Personal Coach - Jr. Boys BC Provincial Championship, T3
2017 > Personal Coach - 3 Club Champions, Amateur Male, Senior Female (2)
2018 > Personal Coach - Club Champion, Amateur Male
2019 > Personal Coach - Sr. Women's National Championship, T4
2020 > Technical Lead of Instruction, LPGA Professionals - Global Education Team
Other Current Roles
I am absolutely thrilled to be currently contracted with the largest and longest running women's sport organization on the planet, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
In my role as Technical Lead of Instruction with the Global Education Team, I am involved in building and delivering a state-of-the-art teacher education program, both online and in-person, to up-and-coming golf pros.
In addition to my current Technical Lead role with the LPGA Global Education Team, I have served as an Evaluator, administering the LPGA Practical Teaching Evaluation and grading Level II and Level III videos online.
I am also teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness in my local community, offering both in-persona and online programming.
In my role as Technical Lead of Instruction with the Global Education Team, I am involved in building and delivering a state-of-the-art teacher education program, both online and in-person, to up-and-coming golf pros.
In addition to my current Technical Lead role with the LPGA Global Education Team, I have served as an Evaluator, administering the LPGA Practical Teaching Evaluation and grading Level II and Level III videos online.
I am also teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness in my local community, offering both in-persona and online programming.
New in 2021
THIS YEAR, I am super excited to launch MINDFULNESS FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE, a program that is built around recent neuroscientific findings related to resilience, focus, and “flow” designed to help you create a simple and powerful awareness to co-create your high-performance state-of-mind.
This 8-week online program will be followed up with a trip to the beautiful Okanagan in British Columbia for our inaugural annual PEAK PERFORMANCE GOLF RETREAT, inclusive of 5 nights, 4 rounds of golf, mindfulness instruction combined with yoga & meditation.
I see the game of golf as the perfect training ground for life and know that mindfulness has the potential to not only improve your performance, but to enhance the overall quality of your life.
So, I invite you to join me and I will take you there!
This 8-week online program will be followed up with a trip to the beautiful Okanagan in British Columbia for our inaugural annual PEAK PERFORMANCE GOLF RETREAT, inclusive of 5 nights, 4 rounds of golf, mindfulness instruction combined with yoga & meditation.
I see the game of golf as the perfect training ground for life and know that mindfulness has the potential to not only improve your performance, but to enhance the overall quality of your life.
So, I invite you to join me and I will take you there!