Jerrod Funk

Jerrod Funk Golf Academy was established in June of 2004. Jerrod started his career in golf at San Diego Golf Academies. He attended their satellite branch in Orlando Florida. After graduation he took a job as an assistant golf professional at Dubsdread Golf Course in Orlando. This is were he first started teaching junior and women's clinics. After seeing his passion Jerrod knew that he must continue to gain knowledge and improve as an instructor. He then moved to Atlanta Georgia and took a job at Golf Augusta Pro Shops and Learning Centers. After one year Jerrod was promoted to Director of Instruction and started to see that it was time to move again and try to become a better teacher. This time Jerrod moved to Bradenton Florida home of the David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy. Jerrod knew that if he was going to be the best he must work for the best. Jerrod became a Leadbetter Certified Instructor and taught junior golfers from all over the world. Jerrod also had the opportunity to assist and observe many lessons to PGA and LPGA players while at the academy. With names such as Michael Cambell, Michelle Wie, David Gossett, Justin Rose, Charles Howell, Paula Creamer, Nicole Perrot, and many more. Jerrod also caddied for Nicole Perrot at LPGA Q-School were she got her card on her first attempt. After two years Jerrod was promoted to the Tour Prep/Post Grad program were he had the opportunity to work with college level players and upcoming professional golfers.

Trent Bales / Certified JFGA Instructor

Trent worked for the David Leadbetter golf academy for six years. He and Jerrod worked closely while at the academy. Prior to coming to DLGA Trent played collegiate golf at Concord College. Trent is a tremendous asset to JFGA. Trent has great knowledge of the game. Trent is currently working part time with JFGA assisting Jerrod in the junior programs and also teaches adult lessons.

Scott Held and Chris Dempers

Med-Fit Center

Scott Held, CSCS

Exercise Physiologist at the Med-Fit Center
BS in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University School of Medicine
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
14 years experience training athletes to improve performance
6 years experience in Outpatient rehabilitation
Camp Coordinator for various teams
Manager of the Great Body Company
Played High School Golf

Chris Dempers

Exercise Physiologist at the Med-Fit Center
From Toronto Ontario Canada
BS in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick
1 year experience In-patient rehabilitation
2 years experience Head trainer for St.Thomas University Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams.
Played Jr.A hockey and Sr.A hockey in New Brunswick Canada
Played for the University of New Brunswick Lacrosse team
Enjoy playing golf in free time, and have been playing since I was 10 years old

Jason Johnson

Professional Club Fitter

After working for two years with Jerrod as a student, Jason joined the Jerrod Funk Golf Academy in the Spring of 2007 as the academy’s club fitter. Jason, a Golf Clubmakers Association member, attended the Titleist Fitting Works workshop to gain certification as a custom fitter of Titleist and Cobra equipment. Through constant industry education programs, and collaboration with manufacturers and other professional clubfitters and builders, he strives to offer the best opportunities to improve a client’s golf game.