THE PCG Team

Instructors

Blake  isakson, PGA
​Director of instruction

During his 15+ years an instructor, Blake has worked with players of all skill levels from beginners to players on professional tours including the LPGA, PGA, and Korn Ferry Tours. 

​Blake uses his combined playing and teaching experience along with his studies in biomechanics, learning patterns, swing techniques, and technology to help competitive players move up in the ranks and progress to the next level.
Certifications:
  • PGA of America
  • BodiTrak
  • Blast Motion​
  • U.S. Kids Instructor
  • ​Positive Coaching Alliance​​
  • Opti-Brain
  • K-Vest, Level 2
  • RoboGolfPro, Master Instructor
  • Wright Balance

Warren Schutte
​Players Academy Head Instructor

Warren was born in South Africa and grew up playing with great champions like Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. In 1989, Warren moved to the U.S. after a standout junior golf career highlighted by his Junior World Championship win in 1986. His collegiate level success was no different, with accolades including:
 
• NCAA Individual Champion (first foreign born player to win in 107 year history)
• 3-time All-American
• USGA Public Links Champion (1992)
• First Hall of Fame Golfer at UNLV
 
Warren’s accomplishments as an amateur propelled him into the ranks of professional golf. He competed on professional tours all over the world, won more than 20 international tournaments, and competed in three U.S. Open Championships plus the Masters.
 
Warren knows what it takes to be a Champion and he instills this knowledge in his students so they can become Champions themselves. ​​

Support team

Debbie Crews Ketterling, Ph.D.
Founder & Director, Opti brain

Based on 30+ years of research, Dr. Crews has created systems designed to improve performance in a variety of arenas. Specific to the Opti Brain/ OptiTrain apps, she has collected a large portion of research data from golfers, archers, and shooters as well as the special needs population (ADHD, Autism) and has expanded her work to include basketball, baseball, education and military. 

Recognized by many as top in her field, she has received awards including but not limited to: 2012 LPGA Central Section Professional of the Year, 2011 Ellen Griffin Excellence in Teaching Award, 2012 Golf Digest Top Teachers in Arizona and is a sought after speaker within the Sports Psychology community.

https://www.myoptibrain.com

Tatum human performance (THP)
​physical fitness training

Your experiences, ambitions, and human body are unique. Your fitness plan should match that. THP delivers a sports performance training solution that is very specific to you and your individualized goals.

THP was intentionally created to bring you a program that incorporates your unique footprint with exercise science principles. We seek to truly understand your individual pathway in order to tailor a program that will provide the expertise and impact you have been searching for. This thorough and holistic process is our mission in supporting individuals, organizations, teams, and coaches and trainers. We believe this systematic approach will ultimately ignite your passion.
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https://www.ignitethp.com

ADMIn

Tara  isakson, DPT
​Director of Admin & Communications

Tara began her career as a corporate event specialist, managing events such as 500+ person luncheons, golf tournaments, and trade shows. 

​She then transitioned to the medical field when she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. She brings this knowledge to the golf world, helping golfers understand the impact of their physical abilities on their golf game. 

Tara manages the administrative aspects of PCG and also works with juniors and groups as an assistant instructor.

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