Coaching Team

LPGA Class A / Director of Instruction

President and Founder ExperienceGolf®

Since founding ExperienceGolf in 2007, Elena has been recognized as one of Colorado's elite golf professionals. Her dedication and success empowering her students to perform at their personal best has earned her some of the sports' most prestigious awards.

• Top 50 LPGA Teacher Presented by Women's Golf Journal
• Golf Digest Best in State
• LPGA Teacher of the Year - Central Section
• CAGGY Award - Best Instructor for Women / Best Mental Coach
• Sportswomen of Colorado Contribution Award
• LPGA T&CP Central Section Senior Division Champion
• World University Games Women's Team USA Assistant Golf Coach
• Golf Digest Junior Development Award

Prior to founding ExperienceGolf in 2008, Elena taught at the McGetrick Golf Academy in Denver, CO. During her five years at McGetrick, Elena refined her approach and philosophy to instruction and coaching to include overall performance and player development. Elena coaches players of all levels from beginners to touring professionals and tailors her approach to support each individual in discovering his or her specific goals. She is coach and mentor to many of the top junior players in the state. Elena is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Instructor, Titleist Certified Fitter and FlightScope Certified.

In addition to her 25 years of teaching and coaching, Elena is a popular keynote speaker and writer for local and national media. Elena played Division I golf for the University of Iowa where she was captain of her team for three years. She is an accomplished player with many individual titles both as an amateur and a professional.

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Contact Information: (303) 503-0330
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LPGA and PGA Class A

ExperienceGolf®

Stefanie is a Class A LPGA , PGA and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified instructor and recent winner of "Best Instructor for Women in Colorado" by Colorado AvidGolfer. She qualified for the 2013 LPGA Championship at Locust Hills and competed in her first major. Stef grew up in Broomfield, CO and played collegiate golf at Colorado State University where she was the team captain. Stef is also the Women's Head Golf Coach for Metro State Univeristy.

• Golf Digest Best Young Teacher 2021
• Metro State Univeristy Women's Golf Coach
• 2014 and 2015 Best Instructor for Women chosen by the readers of Colorado Avid Golfer Magazine
• Lead instructor at Green Valley Ranch Golf Academy 2011-2016
• VISION54® Coach54 Tournament Coaching and Coaching for the future 2.0 Coach
• Titleist Certified Club Fitter
• Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Professional and Junior Instructor
• Qualified to play and competed in the 2013 Wegman’s LPGA Championship
• Won the 2012 LPGA Central Section Championship

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Contact Information: (303) 877-3202
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PGA Class A

ExperienceGolf® Staff Instructor

Miles is a PGA Member Specialized in Teaching and Coaching. He spent his childhood in Fort Collins. His teaching experiences include supporting the First Tee, Coaching East High and promoting the Get Golf Ready Program.

Creating an atmosphere that is conducive with learning, Miles strives to make each student feel comfortable by using simple, reliable methods to help make the golf swing as reapeatable as possible. He enjoys helping golfers of all ages and abilities work towards obtainable goals. When he is not working on his own game, Miles enjoys spending time with his young family.

Contac Miles at mhains@experiencegolf.biz or 480-262-0454
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ExperienceGolf® Staff Instructor

Chris was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. After playing collegiate volleyball at SUNY Purchase, Chris enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving 7 years. While stationed in Hawaii, he found his passion for teaching the game of golf at the Golf Academy of Hawaii. From there he entered the PGA program and has spent time instructing at The Fox Valley Club, serving as the Outreach coordinator for the First Tee of WNY, Golftec, and the Director of Instruction for GolfFit LLC.

His most recent involvement was serving as the Head Coach of the Women’s Golf team at Mount Mercy University. Chris led the team to its first-ever conference championship in 2024 and was named the Heart of America Conference Women’s Golf Coach of the Year as he significantly improved their national ranking, achieving a historic peak of 22nd.

Chris’s coaching philosophy is centered on creating a supportive yet challenging environment that pushes athletes to excel. He is skilled in developing customized training programs that cater to individual player needs, emphasizing the importance of both physical skill and mental toughness in golf.

Contact Chris at 720-728-9586 or cshank@experiencegolf.biz
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