About Us
OUR COACHES... Educated, Dedicated, Passionate, Committed to YOU!
David Kuhn, Director of Instruction
David Kuhn has spent the last 30+ years learning about the golf swing, teaching methods, and effective coaching. He is an award-winning coach who is regarded as an enthusiastic and passionate instructor and a tremendous communicator who gets results. On his journey, he studied under the legendary Ben Doyle and has worked extensively with PGA Tour Coach Lynn Blake, AimPoint founder and developer Mark Sweeney, and Wright Balance founder and GOLF Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. David Wright, as well as many top coaches. David has deep roots in the study of The Golfing Machine with two of his mentors being the rare few that were trained by its author, Homer Kelley. David is a dedicated student of the game and is a life-long learner and educator who is constantly learning and studying to provide his students with the most comprehensive instruction possible. His ability to mix ‘old school’ instruction with modern technology and techniques allows him to get results with all types of students. David emphasizes that there is no one way to swing a club, but each student has THEIR own best way to move their body and club throughout the swing.
David has worked with all types of students in his career but has found tremendous success in competitive player development from juniors to top college players, elite amateurs, club professionals, and touring professionals. He has a dedicated staff of instructors who have all been personally trained by him. He is also affiliated as an instructor at several local clubs and facilities where he is sought out as a mentor to the instructional staff and clinician.
David's Accomplishments Include
- 80+ NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA Scholarship Players and numerous NCAA Division III Players and PGA PGM Students
- Multiple U.S. Amateur & Jr. Amateur participants, U.S. Open Sectional Qualifiers, Pennsylvania State Amateur, Open, & Western PA Golf Association Champions
- Named NFHS National Coach of the Year for Golf in 2024 for his career coaching record, philosophy of coaching, and community involvement having developed, coached, and guided state high school individual & team champions in multiple states.
- 20 plus All-State High School Players in multiple states (including AK, OH, PA, WA, WY, WV)
- Numerous junior champions & top performers (IJGT, AJGA, FCWT, BJGT, GolfWeek, WPGA, WPGA, KPGA, SPJGT)
- Spent seven years as the Director of Golf & Instruction for the TourneySportUSA Hawaii Golf Classic where he & his staff of ten coaches ran an instructional program and national competition for top junior players from across the U.S., Canada, and Japan on the islands of Maui, Oahu, and Kauai.
- For the past eighteen years, he has run the KJGA junior developmental program that has taught thousands of students from beginners to experts.
- Has coached the highly successful Peters Township High School golf program to a record of 416-43 over the past twenty-five seasons with his teams winning over sixty tournaments, one PA State title, six WPIAL team titles, three PIAA team runner-up finishes, and producing multiple district and state qualifiers, champions, and place winners.
- Has served on the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Golf Steering Committee for the past twenty years working to upgrade & run a high school golf program that serves over 1,500 student-athletes. He is currently Co-Chairman of the committee.
- Earned AimPoint Instructor Certification in 2014 and was personally trained by AimPoint founder Mark Sweeney and has taught AimPoint Read, Speed, and Aim lessons to 400+ players.
- Was appointed as a Lynn Blake Certified Senior Instructor in June 2012 having satisfied extensive pre-requisites and training including over 100 hours of personal study with Mr. Blake and previously earning both Associate and Instructor level status and became one of the less than 25 Lynn Blake Certified Master Instructors worldwide in 2013.
- Was appointed as a certified Wright Balance Master Professional in 2024 having been trained directly by Wright Balance founder Dr. David Wright.
- Earned certification as an Eyeline Golf 4 Putting Elements and Tour Roll Certified Instructor.
- Earned certification as a Capto Golf 3D Putting Analysis Level 2 Instructor.
- Earned certification as a Golf Rehab BodiTrak Pressure Mapping Certified Instructor.
OUR STAFF
C. Joseph DiPardo, PGTAA, LBCI - Senior Instructor
Joe is a Professional Golf Teachers Association of America Master Teaching Professional and a Lynn Blake Certified Alignment Golf Instructor. He has the lead instructor of the KJGA Golf Schools for over a decade. As an Assistant Coach with the Peters Township High School Golf Program he has greatly contributed to the program’s success via player development. Joe is a committed instructor who specializes in junior instruction and developing programs for beginner and intermediate golfers to learn in a structured, yet fun, environment.
Email: jdipardogolf@gmail.com
Jeffrey Chastel, LBCI – Instructor
Jeffrey has a lifetime of accomplishment in the game. A letter-winner and WPIAL Championship team member at Peters Township HS, Jeffrey matriculated to Division 1 Saint Francis University where he led the Red Flash to the NCAA tournament as a Captain and 5-time NEC Player of the Week. He has won 6 Championship flight club championships and has served as an assistant coach at PTHS for 3 years. Has earned status as a Lynn Blake certified instructor and brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to his students.
Email: jeffrey.chastel@gmail.com
Synclaire Kuhn, LBCI – Instructor
Synclaire has an extensive background in the game having been a four-year starter and letter-winner both at Saint Francis University and Peters Township HS. She was a team captain in both high school and college where she had a distinguished playing career including winning Division 1 college events and being named an NEC Prime Performer multiple times. Synclaire has been featured in golf ads and commercials for Golf Galaxy and Dick’s Sporting Goods and as a model/spokesperson for LagMaster training aids. She works with a variety of players including many junior and high school girls looking to improve their skills.
Email: kiki.kuhn@gmail.com
J.R. Pond. PGA, LBCI – Senior Instructor
J.R. has over 20 years of experience as a golf professional and is a member of the PGA of America. J.R. is the former Head Professional at Lone Pine CC in Washington, PA., and is currently the Director of the PennWest University-California Professional Golf Management program. A lifelong learner, J.R. has earned certification as a Lynn Blake certified instructor under Coach Kuhn and has been with the KGA for 10 years.
Email: pond@calu.edu
MINDSET COACHING
Dr. Jim Croushore, B.S., M.A., EdD., LBCI Certified – No Limits Mindset LLC
Dr. Jim has over 25 years of experience in the mental side of golf, counseling, recruiting, academic assistance, golf coaching, and working as a professional caddy. Dr. Jim has done extensive work with our KGA students and has been a valuable part of our team helping our students to achieve a No Limits mindset. He has a B.S. in Psychology, An M.A. in Counselor Education, and an Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership. Jim is the co-owner of No Limits Mindset LLC.
Email: nolimitsmindsetpgh@gmail.com
GOLF-SPECIFIC TRAINING & FITNESS
Brian Farrell, NASM Golf Fitness Specialist, LBCI Certified – No Limits Fitness
Brian is a Lynn Blake Certified Alignment Golf Instructor and a NASM Certified Golf Fitness Specialist. He has a B.S. in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University and is Pennsylvania State Certified in Health & Physical Education. Brian has extensive experience in golf and sports-specific training. He is the former Head Girls Golf Coach at Peters Township HS. Brian is the owner of No Limits Fitness.
Email: nolimitsfitness100@gmail.com
CLUB FITTING & REPAIR
Ray Kraus & Staff – Golf Specialties
Golf Specialties is a local, family-owned, and operated company that has been providing golfers with all the services they need to have a great game since 1970. The KGA counts on them for professional repair services, custom golf club fitting services, and top-of-the-line equipment. We trust their over 40 years of experience to provide our students with quality services. They maximize our students’ games with clubs expertly fitted and crafted to their needs.
Email: golfman3732@aol.com
Phone: (412) 343-2323
Address: 3732 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234