Monica Tamayo

She was born in Medellin, Colombia. She went to school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Monica is a very passionate Golf Coach that has been working with juniors for a long time, She loves to lead young golfers to find their best talents and discover their own passions.

She brings unbelievable energy every day and that inspires the students and her colleagues. She loves to learn and grow everyday so she can deliver her best coaching techniques and to mentor the youngsters to be the best version of themselves at all times.

Monica was the National Golf coach of Colombia for about 15 years and the National Coach in Peru for two years. She run her own Golf Academy in Colombia at the Club Campestre El Rodeo in Medellin, Colombia for several years. Monica has studied a lot about golf and that together with her experience makes her a great coach.

Education/Accreditations

• B.A Major in Linguistics and minor in Computer Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Master in Sports Coaching and in High Performance Psychology, Unisport Management School
• Certifications : TPI level I, TPI level 2 and 3 Golf, TPI level 2 and 3 Junior, V1 Golf, Trackman, Dr Kwon's Golf Biomechanics Level 1 and 2. Kvest, Bodytrak, Coaching for the Future with Lynn and Pia

Experience

• 30 years of coaching Golf to Adults and Juniors in Colombia and Peru
• Delivered seminars to train Golf Coaches in Colombia
• National Golf coach of Colombia for about 15 years and the Peruvian National Coach for two years
• Travel with the Colombian and Peruvian Teams to international tournaments
• In charge of Education of Golf Coaches at the Colombian Golf Federation for about 8 years
• Coach of the Colombian Team traveling to events part of the Olympic Cycle
• Sales (technology and software) at Xerox Colombia during 5 years