GSA Certification · Level 1
Coach with the science behind the swing
Master 3D motion analysis, functional anatomy, and evidence-based coaching methods. Earn a credential that sets you apart.
Includes 1 year of GSA Membership
Includes 1 year of GSA Membership ($229 value)
- 30 lessons across 24 hours of instruction
- Certification credential and coach listing
- Full access to 1,100+ video library
- Live Q&A calls with Tyler Ferrell
- Assessment with three included attempts
Renews at $229/yr to maintain your credential
After certification, you will
Coach with confidence backed by data
Read 3D motion data
Interpret kinematic sequences, angular velocities, and position graphs to diagnose swing faults other coaches miss.
Apply functional anatomy
Connect how the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and wrist move during the swing to build injury-aware lesson plans.
Earn a recognized credential
Pass the assessment and get listed as a GSA Certified coach — a credential built on biomechanics, not opinion.
The curriculum
24 hours of structured, science-based training
Every session pairs 3D biomechanics with functional anatomy so you understand both the data and the body mechanics behind it.
Core Presentations
13 webinars · ~18 hours
Long-form sessions covering speed training and the wipe movement, arc width and axial velocity, lead shoulder dynamics, the cast pattern, motorcycle move and SI joint mechanics, short game 3D analysis, and a complete three-part series on the phases of the swing — impact, backswing, and downswing.
Bonus Presentations
3 presentations · ~3.5 hours
Elite arm movements of professional golfers (presented at the World Golf Fitness Summit), 3D differences between driver and iron swings, and Tyler's coaching philosophy presentation from the Italian PGA.
Assessment Preparation
14 focused lessons · ~2.5 hours
Targeted review of the concepts tested in the certification assessment — the three consistency keys, rate of closure analysis, face-to-path relationships, wipe mechanics, hip sequencing, net force principles, axial velocity, and more.
Your instructor
Tyler Ferrell
Tyler is one of the few golf instructors who bridges biomechanics research and practical coaching. He's presented at the World Golf Fitness Summit multiple times, trained coaches with the Italian PGA, and built Golf Smart Academy into a trusted resource for science-based instruction.
The certification program is his framework for teaching coaches to think in 3D — combining motion capture data, functional anatomy, and repeatable coaching systems.
How it works
Three steps to certification
Enroll
Get instant access to the full curriculum, the 1,100+ video library, and all membership features for one year.
Study
Work through the video curriculum at your own pace. Join live Q&A calls with Tyler to discuss concepts and ask questions.
Get certified
Pass the assessment (three attempts included), earn your credential, and get listed in the GSA coach directory.
Beyond the curriculum
Your certification keeps growing
As long as your membership is active, you have access to an expanding library of coach-only resources — new drills, session breakdowns, and training materials added regularly by Tyler.
- Live Q&A calls with Tyler Ferrell
- Bonus coach library with new content added regularly
- Priority invitations to in-person coach trainings
Ready to coach with confidence?
Join the certification program and start building your science-based coaching practice.
Includes 1 year of GSA Membership ($229 value) · Renews at $229/yr
Next step
Certification Level 2
Continue into advanced position analysis and elite-level 3D interpretation.