Dr. Wakefield has been an Active Release Technique provider for 18 years and an A.R.T. instructor since 2001. Preston currently works with two professional sports teams, musicians and amateur golfers. He specializes in spotting and fixing the physical problems that limit athletic performance.
Preston is a very exciting addition to our team as his specialty in A.R.T. is crucial to the golf program. He will be working on severe physical limitations due to overused muscles or soft tissue muscle problems. Problems associated with golf include back pain, tight shoulders, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, sciatica, and hip mobility. Preston will work closely with Sarah's golf program to assist with serious limitations that need to be addressed before swing changes can be made.
Preston is a very exciting addition to our team as his specialty in A.R.T. is crucial to the golf program. He will be working on severe physical limitations due to overused muscles or soft tissue muscle problems. Problems associated with golf include back pain, tight shoulders, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, sciatica, and hip mobility. Preston will work closely with Sarah's golf program to assist with serious limitations that need to be addressed before swing changes can be made.
Sarah Dant Golf Academy
The Golf Club of Tennessee - Nashville, Tennessee
615-260-1631 golf@sarahdant.com
The Golf Club of Tennessee - Nashville, Tennessee
615-260-1631 golf@sarahdant.com
Sarah Dant is a PGA Certified Golf Instructor and a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Sarah graduated from the PGA PGM golf program at Mississippi State University. During her 13 years of experience in the golf business, she has developed a passion for helping students reach their personal golf goals. As a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Sarah has developed an extensive knowledge for the biomechanics of the golf swing. She has also coached with Top 100 Instructors, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, with Vision54.
Sarah Dant, Director of Instruction
Sarah’s role in the golf program is to identify swing faults that may be breaking down an efficient kinematic sequence, prescribe the necessary swing drills and develop individual programs for maximum performance. She will also help students develop mental preparation skills, emotional management techniques and discover physical tendencies on and off the golf course.
Jim Cotta, Fitness Program
Jim Cotta is a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist through the NSCA and holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Springfield College. He has over 15 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach working with a variety of athletes at the University of Texas, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers earning championship rings in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Jim’s role in the golf program is to identify any physical limitations that may be breaking down an efficient kinematic sequence, prescribe the necessary stretches and exercises and design customized fitness programs. These programs will help golfers develop flexibility, stability, strength for maximum power and decrease the risk of injury. Jim will also help golfers eliminate current pains (back, hip, etc.) that develop during or after a round of golf. Visit CottaFitness for more information on Jim.
Preston Wakefield, A.R.T.
A.R.T. (Active Release Technique) is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage techinque. An A.R.T. provider evaluates the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. With over 500 specific moves unique to A.R.T., a provider is able to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient.
Physical Screening Measures:
Pelvic Mobility
Upper Body Stability
Lower Body Mobility
Balance
Shoulder Mobility
Hip Mobility
Lat Flexibility
Torso Rotation
Hip Rotation
Pelvic Mobility
Upper Body Stability
Lower Body Mobility
Balance
Shoulder Mobility
Hip Mobility
Lat Flexibility
Torso Rotation
Hip Rotation
