06/09/2023

VIDEO | The importance of the mentor figure for the player

The players from the National School of León tell us about the learning they have experienced since joining.

With this fourth video, we conclude this series based on the working methodology of the BLUME National School in León, a high-performance center specializing in our sport where players combine their training as elite athletes with their academic studies. This final installment focuses on the importance of the mentor role for the players.

“He’s someone who’s there for whatever you might need, for anything,” says golfer David Dávila. Nacho Gervás, Sports Director of the RFEG (Royal Spanish Golf Federation), goes even further: “A mentor is someone who listens to golfers and helps them; this is a program to accelerate the athletes” development, especially in terms of personal growth.”.

Golfers María Bastarrica and Santiago Juesas, for their part, offer their perspective on this figure and conclude by taking stock of their stay in León.

A demanding program that focuses on improvement in all facets

In the first video, David Dávila, captain of the school during the 2022/23 academic year, describes a typical day in the high-performance program. It's a tough and busy day as he strives to achieve his dream of attending university in the United States and becoming a professional.

In the second video, students like David Dávila, María Bastarrica, and Santiago Juesas explain the improvements they've experienced in their game since arriving in León. The physical and technical training, combined with psychological support and instruction in areas like nutrition, is paying off in the takeoff of their careers. Nacho Gervás shares his perspective on the benefits of this rigorous, specialized training for golfers.

And in the third, Jorge García, coach of the BLUME National School in León, details the center's program. “First, data is collected at the RFEG Center of Excellence, and from there we work. The competitions subsequently tell us which aspects each player should focus on,” the coach explains.

Watch the two videos from the BLUME National School of León below, in the Related Links section.

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