Jason Helman is a leader and at the forefront of golf coaching and instruction – he is a two time national award-winning PGA of Canada Professional with over 25 years in the industry.
Michele Liew, MS, CAT(C), ATC, TPI Medical Level 3 Certified
Michele is our biomechanics and injury specialist in providing the use of 3D motion capture data and the relationship between your body to your swing to help you throughout your golf coaching program.
Michele is a Certified Athletic Therapist (University of Connecticut), holds a Masters in Sports Medicine (University of Florida), and completed her residency in Sports Biomechanics with a research interest in 3D Golf Biomechanics. Michele herself is a former competitive golfer and has continued to pursue her studies in sports medicine by studying the relationship between functional movements, injury prevention and performance enhancement in golfers. Her interest in 3D golf biomechanics also led her to working with the University of Florida’s NCAA Division 1 Golf team, NCCGA Team and LPGA players.
Her interest lies in helping golfers improve how they move to prevent any injuries while enjoying the sport they love. Moving well is a key and can help make the golf swing a lot more efficient and easier on the body.
Jordan Shanks, B.A.Sc
Jordan has joined Jason Helman Golf as an assistant coach. He will be looking after the junior 13 and under program as well as camps and some private adult coaching. Jordan has been mentoring for the last year under Jason and is excited to be on board. He is also looking forward to joining the PGA of Canada this season.
Jordan is a graduate from the University of Guelph-Humber with a B.A.Sc (Honours). He received and academic achievement award in univeristy sport. Jordan’s junior career saw him win two events and later progressed to local amateur tours winning twice there as well. He also qualified and played in the Ontario Am and Canadian Am.
Jordan’s interests are to hopefully one day play on the PGA Tour, he is currently starting to play on some small professional mini tours and is planning to attend PGA Tour of Canada Qualifying School in the next two years.