Brian is a Class A PGA Golf Professional Specialized in Coaching & Teaching, and the Director of Instruction for South County Golf Academy. Brian has been teaching at Arroyo Trabuco since it opened in 2004.

Originally hailing from Sandusky, Ohio, Brian then moved to Huntington Beach, California, where he picked up a golf club at the age of 11. He immediately fell in love with the game of golf, and has been active in the sport ever since.

Brian has developed a simple and relaxed style of teaching; with a blend of methods from studying the great instructors of our era. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the game of golf will inspire students to accomplish their individual goals.

He has built his Junior Performance Program to cater to junior golfers from ages 4 to 17. It has become the best junior instructional program in the area due to the well-rounded approach and delivery of instruction.

Brian also has been the Head Golf Coach at JSerra Catholic High School since 2006, and was the developer of the program there.

Brian’s patience, calm demeanor, and his ability to work with each student to meet their individual needs, has contributed to his teaching success.

Brian earned 2024 SCPGA Metropolitan Chapter Teacher & Coach of the Year