Kim learned to play golf at age 4 and started developing her teaching skills as a swim instructor through high school and college. After establishing a long career in the hi-tech industry she decided to go back into instruction and has been teaching golf since 2001. For 10 years she was with American Golf as Director of Instruction for both Summitpointe and Monarch Bay Golf Clubs. She developed and directed Corporate Instruction Programs and Team Building events. Kim started the Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center (SVGOLFPC) in January 2012.

Kim is a proud member of the LPGA, is a Class “A” Teaching Professional and a graduate of Titleist Performance Institute Seminars (www.mytpi.com). She enjoys helping people realize their full potential as a golfer by identifying their body's needs for strength and flexibility that could be limiting their swing and game. For Kim, this has made golf instruction not only more exciting, but more meaningful by helping each individual become physically stronger on and off the course!

Kim enjoys all levels of instruction from helping good players become great to helping new golfers by “de-mystifying” the game and making it more enjoyable.

Bernadette played competitive golf for Moreau Catholic High School and set a record for the girl's varsity golf team, placing 8th in the NCS Division 2 Tournament qualifying her to play in the NCS Division 1 Tournament.

She also competed in JGANC junior golf tournaments through high school amassing several first place and top 10 finishes. After high school she went on to coach at Moreau for an additional 2 years before joining SVGolf.

She is now completing steps to earn her LPGA certification. She has played golf since the age of 8 and loves to help everyone from kids to adults improve their golf game.

Sam has been involved in competitive sports since an early age, including 4 years of collegiate baseball so he knows and understands the commitment it takes to become an accomplished athlete.

Sam picked up the game of golf early on as well and has been teaching Nike Summer Camps for SVGolf for the past 3 years.

This May, Sam will graduate from college with the intent of getting his teaching credential and becoming a schoolteacher. His joy for teaching and passion for sharing knowledge with others has made him a great golf instructor!

Shelley's teaching career was born out of her love of sports, natural athletic ability and her desire to help others reach their potential. She worked for several years in the Napa Valley school system as a Physical Education teacher and later migrated toward the areas of Health and Fitness and Life Coaching.

Golf came into Shelley's life in 1997, when, after a few lessons, she felt the call of competition too strong to ignore. As an accomplished amateur, Shelley finished out her playing career by qualifying for the USGA Women's Senior Amateur National Championship. Having achieved her competitive goals, she turned to her passion - teaching.

Aha! is the moment of transition from the often confusing shadow of any learning process to the light of understanding. That is the moment Shelley has lived for since she discovered her passion for teaching over 25 years ago. That "light bulb" moment and the joy that accompanies it, for both the student and teacher, are unmatched in her eyes.

Victoria began her golf journey around 2001 when her sister asked if she would play in a tournament with her. She was hooked and started to learn the game.

Fast forward to 2016, she joined the team at Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center.

As an Instructor, Victoria is patient and understanding. Her focus is on teaching the basics of golf with drills and games. Her philosophy is anyone can master the game if they know the proper techniques.

As a Co-Director, her priority is the safety of the campers and then to see that everyone is having fun. Under the guidance of the Director, she has been successful in running the summer golf camps.

Victoria is a U.S.Kids Golf Certified Coach and Positive Coaching Alliance.

Maddie started golfing at a very young age and quickly gravitated to playing competitively, including tournaments hosted by US Kids, JGANC, NCGA, Hurricane Tour, AJGA, and USGA. Her success includes qualifying for the USGA Girls Junior Golf Tournament (while in High School ), which is one of the most prestigious tournaments in girl's golf. She was also a past PGA Junior League Champion.

Maddie is currently playing Division 1 Golf for Santa Clara University and holds a handicap of 1.

Desiree is a seasoned Operations and Logistics Manager with a lifelong passion for golf that began at the age of 7. While excelling in operations and logistics professionally, she finds joy on the fairways and greens, blending a childhood fascination with the sport into a deep passion for golf.

Her golf journey started with the thrill of hitting balls at the driving range with her grandfather. Years spent playing alongside her grandparents ignited her love for the game. After focusing on her career in operations and logistics, Desiree rediscovered her passion for golf working in the golf industry. Over the past year, she has embraced the role of a part-time golf instructor, sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with those eager to enhance their game.

Desiree's coaching style combines professional acumen with genuine passion. She offers personalized lessons for all skill levels, aiming to not only refine technique but also share the joy of golf.

Bradley started playing golf at a young age, participating in Summer Golf Camps and PGA Junior League, however, his love for the game grew even more during high school. A favorite activity is looking forward to golfing with his dad, aiming to beat him whenever possible!

In 2021, Bradley joined Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center as an instructor for the Summer Golf Camps, and in 2022, became a US Kids Certified Instructor. He also teaches the Junior Academy and PGA Jr. League programs, where he hopes his students learn golf through practicing the fundamental skills, while enjoying the experience and having fun!

Mandy spent her childhood in Colorado growing up playing various sports, but it was golf that ultimately captured her heart. She has been playing various degrees of competitive golf for nearly 25 years. She began working in the golf industry fresh out of college as a golf shop assistant and quickly worked her way up to an Assistant Golf Professional teaching clinics. As she began sharing her passion for the game with others, she discovered that teaching was her true calling and fell in love with it.

A few years after turning Professional, Mandy battled with multiple wrist issues and a major shoulder injury that nearly ended her sports career. This prompted her to change focus and adopt a holistic approach to golf instruction, emphasizing the connection between the body and the swing.

Mandy is a LPGA Class “A” member, TPI Level 3 certified, and U.S. Kids 2 Golf Instructor with nearly 15 years of teaching experience. She is also an ACE certified Personal Trainer and has been guiding clients in golf specific training for the last 8 years.

Awards: 2022 U.S. Kids Top 50 Honorable Mention

Scott has been involved with the game of golf for over 45 years. His experience as a player, coach and business partner in the golf instruction business gives him a wide range of knowledge around the game.

Scott's involvement in both teaching/instruction and the operations of the golf business allows him to more fully understand the needs of those who want to learn more about the game. His particular interest aligns with the mission of Silicon Valley Golf - to “Grow the Game of Golf” - by teaching students (adults and juniors) at both the beginner and intermediate levels.