The South Windsor High School boys’ golf team is back in action this spring, ready to build on a tradition of strong performances. With daily practices and a focus on patience and skill development, the team is working hard to refine their game and grow as a cohesive unit.
Despite the team’s hard work and dedication throughout the early part of the season, they haven’t found much of their desired results; however, a win in their most recent match serves as a good sign of a turn in the right direction.
South Windsor High School Senior and boys golf team member, Ethan Kowaleski, has geared up and took the right steps to have a good season.
“I straightened out my irons and gained distance with my driver,” Kowaleski said. “…The team is a very supportive group of people, in a sport like golf where one tiny error could affect your entire round, the kids on the team find a way to support one another”. Ethan started playing golf four years ago with family, but other players on the team have been playing for longer.
Boys golf team member and senior, Aaron Park, joined the team for the first time this season after taking an interest in the sport this previous summer, but Park’s golf career began at age 10.
“I only played a couple times a year until last summer, that was when I really started playing a lot and got interested in the sport,” Park stated.
Players improve during the season but some also take their free time as time to practice as well.
“Going to the range every weekend to practice and to work on my technique has definitely helped a lot,” Park told The Prowl.
South Windsor High School staff and boys golf Coach LB Gray, leads his team to improve and strengthen their skills everyday. His training approach is all about hardwork and commitment to the game. This training approach so far has led the team to grow and develop throughout the season.
“The team is developing nicely, building both skills and confidence as we learn how to play our home course, Topstone Golf Club,” Gray stated.
The team’s key strengths identified by Coach Gray is the depth of talent in the team. Another one of their advantages is the sheer size in numbers of the 10th grade players. The amount of players they have in the 10th grade class is an advantage, “…makes us more competitive but also drives everyone to work diligently toward getting an opportunity to participate in matches,” Coach Gray added.
When the team runs into challenges, they maneuver their way around them because focusing too much on what they can’t control impedes their game. One of the things they haven’t been able to control is the weather. Coach Gray says that, “Cold and windy conditions have made scoring particularly difficult, adding an extra layer of complexity to the game”.
