Jim Nicholson

Background

About Jim Nicholson

I grew up in a small community of people called Spirit River, Alberta. Hockey, golf, and several other sports have provided me with life long friends that I consider family. The opportunity to play and succeed in these sports would not have been possible without the support of our parents and community. My childhood experiences developed an underlying passion to provide small town kids like myself with even better opportunities than I was provided with. When I was 19, I moved to Arizona to pursue a career in the golf industry. Playing professionally and teaching were my main focuses, but a car accident hindered my ability to play and my career path ultimately changed. Throughout my rehabilitation process, I developed a new passion for the study of the human body. I graduated from the Golf Academy of America in the spring of 2014 and began a career as a junior golf instructor in Fernie, British Columbia. While I was teaching golf, I continued learning about how the human body relates to golf and became certified by the Titleist Performance Institute. After a short career as a junior golf instructor, I decided to go back to school to earn a bachelors of science in kinesiology and play on the men's golf team. After two years playing on the team, I transitioned into a coaching position on the golf course and in the weight room. Currently, I'm a graduate assistant for the University of La Verne men's golf team. I am also a strength and conditioning coach intern for all of the University's athletic teams. My ultimate vision is to create a Community Health Center that revolves around 5 pre-requisites to human health (Air, Water, Nutrition, Rest & Movement) and empower women and men to become healthy, happy & strong members within their community.