Our Team
Who we are
Travis Glass
Coach
Travis is a PGA of Canada Class “A” Member. Travis was recognized nationally as the PGA of Canada Jack Mclaughlin Junior Leader of the year award recipient in 2022. https://www.pgaofcanada.com/benefits/awards-scholarships/pga-of-canada-national-awards/jack-mclaughlin-junior-leader-of-the-year-award
As the head of Eagle Valley Golf Academy, he has grown and developed our golf programs' structure to serve golfers of all levels to the abilities they desire. Travis teaches a wide variety of students. From competitive golfer at the professional, collegiate, and junior levels to avid players and beginners.
Travis offers year-round instruction using our state-of-the-art indoor training facility.
The Eagle Valley Golf academy programs are the best way for students to develop a plan for improvement to play their best.
(905) 374-2110
John Piccolo
Coach
John is our Head Golf Professional entering his 25th year of teaching here in Niagara. From his decades working golf course maintenance and his time teaching golf management, strategy and leadership courses at Niagara College, he has the insight needed to understand and communicate the game of golf from all perspectives.
(905) 374-2110
Ben Hebert
Junior Coach
Participating in the Eagle Valley Golf Academy programs, Ben has developed into a very skilled, competitive golfer on the Niagara District Junior Tour as well as competing in many Golf Ontario events. Joining the Eagle Valley staff in 2021, Ben has become a valued member of the team and had the opportunity to occasionally teach our Junior Camps this past season. Ben is currently a grade 12 student at Dennis Morris High School where he competes for their golf team. Starting at a young age, Ben began taking lessons with Travis Glass, golf professional and head of Eagle Valley Golf Academy, where he has learned skills and teaching methods that are applicable to golfers of all talent levels. Ben will be a coach at Eagle Valley during the 2023 golf season, teaching our Beginner, Level 1, Level 2 and Evening camps.
Sam Read
Junior Coach
Sam, a passionate golfer, began playing golf at a young age where he was able to learn the fundamentals of the game. Growing up in the Niagara Region, Sam became a dedicated golfer spending his summers playing at the St. Catharines Golf Club. Joining the Eagle Valley staff in 2021, Sam has become a valued member of the team.
Sam has gained experience participating in many other sports, including hockey, where he developed his teamwork and leadership abilities. Sam currently attends Brock University in his 3rd year, studying Psychology. Sam will be a coach at Eagle Valley during the 2023 golf season, teaching our Beginner, Level 1, Level 2 and Evening camps.
