Founding Coaches
Jason Meisch
Biomechanics Expert, Co-Founder
Jason is a nationally recognized leader in golf fitness and has been a Golf Digest Top 50 Fitness Professional since their inaugural rankings in 2017. His passion is using 3D data and physical assessments to prevent injury and maximize performance for players at all levels of the game. With over two decades of experience in observing 3D motion capture, Jason provides a depth and breadth of analysis of the golf swing that is matched by only a handful of other professionals worldwide.
Jason is originally from Muskegon, MI. Previous to moving to the Washington DC area he served as an assistant at White Lake Golf Club in Whitehall, Michigan where he worked with the Junior Golf Program as well as normal golf club services. Jason played baseball, basketball, and ice hockey. He also bowled for Saginaw Valley State University and Western Illinois University where in 2004 they finished in 3rd Place at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships.
Guiding Principle
We don’t guess, we assess. It is our responsibility to all players to provide the best information possible. If we aren’t sure of what’s happening, we will find a resource that can get the player an exact answer.
Areas of Expertise
3D Motion Capture and Analysis – Injury Prevention – Rehabilitation – Program Design
Experience
- Co-Founder of Peak Golf Fitness – 2014 to Present
- Titleist Performance Institute – Contribution Author
- K-Vest Advisory Board – Co-Director of Education
- Masters Studies in Exercise Science – Western Illinois University
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training – Saginaw Valley State University
- Titleist Performance Institute Certifications
- Level 3 Golf Medical Professional
- Level 2 Junior
- Golf Biomechanist
- Consults with players on the PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry, Epson and PGA Americas Tours
- Provides 3D motion capture analysis to multiple Top 100 instructors worldwide
- Player evaluation and program design for multiple D1 collegiate programs
- Trained under Dr. Greg Rose for multiple years prior to Dr. Rose moving to California to start the Titleist Performance Institute.
Fun Fact
- Has bowled multiple 300 games and was part of the Western Illinois Unversity bowling team that finished 3rd Place at the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships.
Contact
Patrick McGuire
Patrick McGuire – PGA Tour Coach, Co-Founder
As a co-founder and PGA Tour coach at Peak Golf Academy, Patrick McGuire brings nearly
three decades of elite coaching experience, along with specialized credentials in psychology-
driven performance coaching. As a certified FLOW Coach, trained in performance psychology,
and a graduate of the “Zero to Dangerous” program from the Flow Research Collective, Patrick incorporates mental optimization techniques that help athletes reach and sustain peak
performance. His coaching emphasizes structured evaluations, personalized goal setting, and the
mastery of flow states to help golfers unlock their full potential on the course.
Patrick’s dedication to advancing golf education is also evident in his facility development and
professional mentorship. He has trained numerous PGA and LPGA professionals and has
overseen the design of multiple cutting-edge training facilities, setting new standards in golf
performance coaching.
Experience
- Managing Partner, Peak Athletics Ashburn – 2024–Present
- Founder and Director, Raspberry Golf Academy – October 2007–December 2023
- Path to the Tour Program – Coached and developed world-ranked professional players
- No Brainer Short Game Structure – Created a program that has lowered scores for hundreds of golfers
- Process Coaching – Helped hundreds of players achieve personal best scores and significant milestones
- Think Low Go Low – Co-authored a personality-based coaching system, benefiting golfers of all abilities
- Teaching Facilities – Built and designed seven training facilities, generating substantial new revenue
- Professional Training – Hired and mentored 35 PGA and LPGA teaching professionals
- Assistant Director of Instruction – Taught over 10,000 lessons from 2001–2007
- PGA Apprentice – 1997–2007
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Lisa Deel
Professional Coach
Lisa Deel is a LPGA Class A Golf Professional with a passion for personalized coaching that explores the deeper “why” of the golf swing. Her expertise is in coaching tailored to individual golfers’ unique abilities, goals and, especially, their understanding of the game. With over 15 years of experience, she continues to research and test cutting edge technology in order to provide more accurate answers and clear explanations to all of her students.
Mission Statement
Empower athletes to understand their technique faster and enhance their skills more effectively.
Areas of Expertise
Ball Flight Analysis – Wrist Mechanics Measurement and Diagnosis – Iron Play
Experience
- Principal Partner Peak Athletics Ashburn: 2023 – Present
- Raspberry Golf Academy: Tenured LPGA Class A Golf Instructor: May 2008 – Present
Contact
Athletic Performance and
Golf Coaches
Jacob Storch
Director of Training
Jacob is a sports performance professional who has dedicated his knowledge and expertise to building competitive golfers at the junior, collegiate and professional level. His expertise is in identifying and training movements in the gym that lead to direct improvements on the golf course. A proud graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, with a degree in Integrative Physiology, Jacob competed at the national level for their club team and now maintains a scratch handicap at his home club of TPC Potomac. His first hand knowledge of the golf swing and tournament golf allow him to truly understand what a player is feeling when he diagnoses movement and determines effective means of making change in a player’s capabilities.
Jacob comes to Peak Athletics after working for the Washington Nationals in their strength and conditioning department where he aided in the sports performance, mental development, and nutrition of Major League Baseball players. His experiences working with some of the premier rotational sports athletes in the world allows him to look for and apply novel solutions to enhance the performance of his players. Jacob continues to bring an innovative and multifaceted approach to training at Peak Athletics, continually using new technology and methods to get his athletes to exceed their goals.
Mission Statement
Continually develop tools and technologies that reduce injury risk, optimize athletic performance and allow athletes to reach their goals safely and effectively.
Areas of Expertise
Biofeedback Training – Force Plate Analysis – Golf Specific Exercise Program Development
Experience
- Washington Nationals – Strength and Conditioning Department – Washington, DC
- Peak Golf Fitness – Lead Performance Coach – Rockville, MD
- Peak Athletics – Director of Training – Ashburn, VA
- Titleist Performance Institute – Level 1 Certification
- K-Vest Motion Capture Training – Level 1 and Level 2
- Smart2Move – Level 1 Force Plate Analysis Certification
- Z Health – Neuro Basics
Contact
McAulay Renfro
PGA Coach, PGA of America Class A Member
With five years of coaching experience, McAulay Renfro is dedicated to helping players refine their technique and build confidence in their game. McAulay’s teaching approach is both hands-on and personalized, focusing on swing mechanics, short-game improvement, and course strategy. His background and continuous training ensure that he remains at the forefront of teaching methods, providing students with the tools they need to advance. McAulay’s ability to connect with players of all levels makes him an essential part of the academy.
Zack Henry
Golf Instructor & Aspiring PGA Tour Player
Zack, a skilled instructor and aspiring PGA Tour player, offers students unique insights as he works on his own competitive game. Zack’s current pursuit of a PGA Tour career enhances his teaching, allowing him to share cutting-edge strategies and training techniques with his students. Known for his enthusiasm and innovative approach, Zack connects well with students motivated by competitive goals. His journey inspires those he coaches, demonstrating the value of commitment and continuous growth.
Hayden Miller
Golf Instructor
A NCAA Division 1 player at both George Mason University and Radford University, from which he recently graduated, Hayden Miller brings a strong background in competitive play and academic insight to his role as a golf performance coach. His experience as a D1 player equips him to guide students in competitive and technical aspects of the game. Hayden’s structured, goal-driven approach allows students to see clear progress, while his ongoing training in the latest coaching techniques ensures his students receive a high level of instruction.
Mission Statement
To empower golfers of all levels by combining my swing expertise, competitive experience, and a goal-driven approach to help students improve technically and reach their full potential on and off the golf course.
Experience
Director of Nike Junior Camps – Raspberry Falls Golf Club
Director of Nike Junior Camps – Bull Run Golf Club
Apprentice at Peak Athletics Ashburn
Physical Therapists
Morgan Plumlee
The Armory Physical Therapy
Justin Ham
Impact Rehab
Management
Ramsey Williams
COO & Co-Founder
Ramsey was born in Newellton, LA. He graduated from University of Louisiana Monroe within BA in Accounting. Although he played a variety of sports growing up, he developed a true passion for golf. He became a Class A PGA Golf Professional, and a Head Golf Professional by the age of 26. Ramsey spent 10 years in various parts of the country, in the golf business managing the day-to-day operations and teaching the game to players of all skill levels from beginner to touring professional. It was and still is a true passion. As much as Ramsey enjoys the physical training and golf specific training provided by PEAK Golf, his primary role within the organization is Business Development and Operations.