“I love running my own business, with the ability to work flexible hours and make decisions quickly. At a big company, I grew weary of sitting through endless meetings that didn’t result in action plans. Now I can make decisions and take action very quickly – and my “meetings” are often 18-hole get-togethers with current or prospective instructors.”

“The TGA model has facilitated tremendous growth for introductory youth sports in our five years of existence in Seattle. Golf and tennis are sports of a lifetime and can have a tremendous impact on a youngster’s life, as well as creating a healthier lifestyle. With the addition of Team Sports, we now offer even more options for parents and their children. To be able to provide this kind of opportunity for the community is very gratifying.”

“I was looking for a career in the golf industry that could allow me to grow and build my own business. I really liked TGA’s franchise model because there was an established infrastructure, start-up fees were reasonable, and I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. TGA’s expertise in the education/curriculum side, bringing golf into schools, was vital to my success. They also had a unique service that wasn’t offered anywhere in the industry.”

“I have been an active sports enthusiast my entire life with an entrepreneurial side that together, is the perfect combination for TGA,” said Oliver. “I am very excited to bring these programs to area schools and community centers and positively impacting the lives of children in our neighborhoods, through sports, the same way it had an effect on me at their age.”