Next Level U Statement
I am currently a Grade 9 student seeking the opportunity to play golf and pursue a four-year program while earning a degree in Sports Business, Sports Management, or Sport and Performance Psychology. I have been playing golf since a very young age and competing in golf tournaments for the past two years. I have developed a strong knowledge of the game, playing over 60 rounds last summer alone. I train consistently, practicing 3–4 times per week and taking private lessons to continually improve my performance. I recently qualified for the Optimist Junior International Golf Championship in Miami, an achievement that reflects my dedication and competitive growth. In Grade 8, I secured a position at a private golf club, which provided valuable access to the course, driving range, and Winter Academy training. Alongside golf, I have played AAA hockey for over three years, which has strengthened my discipline, work ethic, and understanding of what it takes to compete and succeed at a high level. I am deeply passionate about golf and fully committed to working hard to achieve my academic and athletic goals.
Highlight Videos
https://youtube.com/shorts/s9W3Tzro1PY
Ashton Elliott
Swing Video
14 years old
Summer 2025
Ashton Elliott Swing Video
https://youtube.com/shorts/NwSeaknaEcM
Putting video from skills competition. Summer 2025. Age 14.
Ashton Elliott putting video
https://youtube.com/shorts/f1gXNyszwmk
Ashton Elliott
Putting Video
Summer 2025
Age 14
Ashton Elliott putting video
https://youtube.com/shorts/s9W3Tzro1PY
Ashton Elliott
Swing Video
14 years old
Summer 2025
Ashton Elliott Swing Video
https://youtube.com/shorts/NwSeaknaEcM
Putting video from skills competition. Summer 2025. Age 14.
Ashton Elliott putting video
https://youtube.com/shorts/f1gXNyszwmk
Ashton Elliott
Putting Video
Summer 2025
Age 14
Ashton Elliott putting video
Canadian
5'3
110
JC Burgess: Great Lakes Golf Academy, Lead Instructor
jc.glgolf@gmail.com
Ryan Marcy
AAA Hockey Coach – Elgin Middlesex Canucks
ryammarcy@hotmail.com
Academics
I am highly interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry and am seeking university programs with a strong sports-focused curriculum. I am particularly drawn to business pathways such as sports marketing and sports management, as well as sports and performance psychology. I am eager to further explore these fields and build a strong academic foundation that will prepare me for a future in the sports industry.
- School Name
- Medway High School
- School City
- Arva, ON
- Country
- Canada
- Recruitment Year
- 2029
- Able to learn quickly from mistakes
- Coachable – willing to take feedback from others
- Patient and Resilient – knows that every shot counts and there is nothing you can do about the one you already hit
- Confident – trust in my swing and decisions I make under pressure
- Course management intelligence – make smart, strategic decisions instead of risky plays
- Short game – chipping in from off the green and putting accuracy
- Core strength – putting in the work off the course at the gym to support swing power and core strength
- Work ethic – dedicated to putting in the mental work, physical work and practice time
- Short game consistency – chipping, putting and bunker play
- Swing control – able to hit the ball straight or place it where I want on a drive, as well a clean , centered contact on the ball
- Ball striking – solid iron contact, distance control with my wedges and driver accuracy
Woodstock Navy Vets AA Hockey – assistant captain (2024-2025)
Golf:
- Qualified for the Optimist International Junior Golf Tournament this summer (2026) in Miami, Florida. Had to win a qualifier in 2025 at a local tournament and then placed top 3 in the Regional tournament. Playing against golfers a year older; I placed 3rd out of 30 golfers .
- Golf North Skills Competition (2025). Placed 3rd overall at the Finals. Competing against golfers 1 – 2 years older. I was the only 14 year old that qualified. Skills competition was evaluated on driving the ball, putting accuracy and chipping accuracy.
Hockey:
- AAA Alliance Champions 3 years in a row (2022, 2023, 2024). Elgin-Middlesex Canucks Organization
- Ontario Silver Stick Champions (2025). Woodstock navy Vets
- Multiple Tournament wins with my AAA organization.
Roller Hockey
- Selected to Team Ontario and represented Ontario in the State Wars Tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana (2023
| Date | Tournament Name | Golf Course | Score | Results | Field | Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | Midwestern Ontario District Optimist Qualifier for International Tournament | St. Mary's Golf and Country Club | 80 | 3rd place | Boys 14-15 | 6096 |
| June 30, 2025 | Optimist Local Qualifer | Seaforth Golf and Country Club | 76 | 2nd place | Boys 14-15 | 5206 |