James House - SALJGA Volunteer
I have been involved with SALJGA since its inception in 2001 and I believe that it provides a superb opportunity for children and young people to both learn and develop their abilities, in order that they are able to make informed choices. Building upon firm foundations means they can either start to climb the ladder of achievement in golf, or alternatively play the game at a social recreational level.
I work as a civilian Divisional Community Development Officer, with The Army Welfare Service, based at Craigiehall, Edinburgh. I became involved with SALJGA because I enjoy working with children, families and communities. SALJGA gives me a chance to work face to face with young people. My only regret is not coming to the sport earlier in life. Yet, having last year, completed the Level One advanced qualification, my own golfing abilities and coaching skills have progressed under the tutorage of the PGA professionals.
Historically, it was also gratifying to re-acquaint myself with Ross Proudfoot and his father at the SALJGA Junior Open last autumn. They reminded me that Ross had been a member of my Sunday evening coaching sessions some seven years previous!
SALJGA ticks all the boxes on the national ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’ agenda; and most certainly re-inforces why we should continue to invest in young people, for they are our future.