Working with Ted Gleason this past 18 months has been a great journey for our family.  Our family was inexperienced about how to help our son to realize his dream of attending a great school and playing college golf next fall.  Ted helped us through this process every step of the way.  Ted provided constant encouragement not only to our son, but to us as well.  His communication skills, supportive nature and sheer knowledge of college golf were the keys to our son's success.  We honestly don't know how we ever could have helped our son achieve his goals without his help.  Thank you, Ted.

- Vasilakis Family 

We are incredibly grateful to Ted Gleason for helping our son achieve his goal to play Division I golf at a great university that was his top choice and for helping him develop as a young man. Ted assessed our son’s game and ambitions, gave him honest feedback, gave him guidance on developing his physical and mental skills, created a tournament strategy for him, coached him through the ups and downs that are part of the game of golf, taught him how to interact with college coaches and helped us through numerous college visits. In the process our son’s game and tournament performance significantly improved. Most importantly, through Ted’s mentorship our son developed confidence and life skills that go far beyond the golf course. Ted is much more than just the road to college golf!

- Bob & Beth Perry

"Ted Gleason has been an invaluable resource in helping us navigate the college golf recruitment process. Not only does he bring insight and first-hand experience to the table, he is well-known and respected on all levels throughout the national golf community. He has established a great mentor relationship with our son and has helped him define his goals and establish a plan for reaching those goals. We are looking forward to maintaining our relationship with Ted long after our son's college decision has been made."

It has been a tremendous and overwhelming experience for our family to come to this wonderful result; from having the choices of excellent schools, getting the official visits, to making the decision.  We would have not been able to have it all without Coach Gleason’s unique service.  We were glad we signed up early enough to get the real benefit of his services.  He helped us choose the right tournaments from early on, set up practice drills, prepare and wrap up tournaments.  More importantly he provided additional excellent mental support and guidance to our son, and us, in going though the ups and downs of a teenage student-athlete.  Coach Gleason’s knowledge and reputation among college golf community is a tremendous asset of his services - he knows many coaches, programs, players and the academic expectations to find the right match for our child.  We cannot thank him enough for this wonderful experience for our family.

The Wibawa Family

"It's been a great experience working with you the past year and a half. We are most grateful to be one of your many clients that have experienced the utmost success through your benefits. Without your help, we wouldn't have been opened up to the many opportunities you have helped provide. Our son told us it was not just coincidence that his game and rankings have significantly improved since the start of our process. We can honestly say that we most likely would not have been in the position we're in now if it were not for your guidance. We're proud to be another example of your own success with what you do for kids like our son and we will continue to speak highly of you to other possible future clients. We know our son will continue to keep in touch, as this is only the beginning."

"Thank you very much for all you have done for my son. I don't know how we could have navigated the college process without your help - what a confusing system! Then, to top it all off, he gets a scholarship from the school he was most hoping to attend from the very beginning. I do not believe we would have achieved the same results without you. Your guidance through the college process and your personal mentoring of my son were both invaluable. I also really appreciate your continued mentoring of him even after the main objective of choosing a college was finished.
We both thank you very much."

"First off, let me say how excited I am that it looks like our son will be getting exactly what he wants...a smaller school in a great city, division I golf, and a chance to play as a freshman! We owe it all to you. Without someone leading us through the maze of college athletics and all that it takes, we would still be sitting on the sidelines wondering what to do. I am sad to say; I have watched some unbelievable golfers lose out because of their ignorance to the system. It's crazy. Secondly, I want to let you know that our son not only stepped up to the goals you two set, but also is continuing to work hard in school, in his golf, and staying in shape. He got in great shape over the summer; gained strength and stamina...he looks and feels great! Thank you again for all of your help, coaching, and knowledge. Again, we couldn't have done this without you."

"We wanted to take a few moments and express our appreciation for all you have meant to our son during his process of attempting to play collegial golf. As you are now aware, he was selected to play Division 1 golf at an excellent academic institution. We still recall the initial meeting at our home. Our family recognized the competitive environment junior golf had become, and I am not sure we could have navigated the tournament schedule, the physical conditioning and as importantly, the mentoring and guidance aspects of the game without your association. Our son has become a better golfer, more respectful of the game and a very confident young man. There were many individuals involved in his development, not the least of which was his swing coach and his conditioning coach. Ted, you of course, were helpful in this dimension as well, but you built his character and respect for the game that no one could have.

We will always be grateful for your mentoring and coaching of Spencer and our family will always be proud to speak of our association and have the privilege of calling you a friend. Warm regards,"

"The challenge of introducing our son to the top tier of competitive junior golf tournaments and the included pressure to perform was all that our family could handle. Adding the complexities of recruiting, interacting with college coaches and NCAA rules was not going well. Having Ted on our team allowed us to offer a supportive venue to our son where he could:
  1. Learn the realities of the recruiting process,
  2. Learn the real issues in playing at the college level,
  3. Pick the right tournaments to play
  4. Get coaching to improve his golf - both on course strategies and mental
  5. Learn the questions to ask
  6. Practice speaking with a "real college coach",
  7. Learn to talk comfortably with the top coaches of college golf
  8. Really refine the points on the "decision matrix" that would make the basis for one of the most important decisions of his young life.

Ted's support and advice were a godsend. Ted was comforting where appropriate and firm where necessary. We can't say enough good things about the program."

"We never thought that transferring from community college to a Division 1 University could be as stress-free as it was! Our son has found a good friend in Ted. He has been extremely motivated and inspired and is truly looking forward to his last two years in college, both academically and athletically. Ted helped our son put everything into perspective. He knows what his priorities are, which quite often get lost in the mix, and we feel that the lessons learned from Ted will be life-long ones. Thanks Ted!"

"My son came to competitive golf relatively late. He'd had some local success in other sports. A baseball injury led him to golf. His first IJGT and FCWT events were in his junior year. The mostly tough results were discouraging and frustrating for him.

Being of the opinion that golf is the hardest of all sports, especially on the mental side, the rough start wasn't surprising. Try telling that to any competitive kid who's been brought up in our instant gratification world. Kids and adults alike quit this game for a reason. It can be tough on anyone's ego and confidence.
As luck would have it, in the middle of a career round, Ted showed up. He was there to see one of his clients, who happened to be in my son's group. Walking around with Ted for a few holes I could tell he was a good guy.

Long story short, Ted has been a great part of our life the past year. In addition to counseling about golf, colleges, etc., Ted becomes part of the athlete's life. Ted is close enough to their age for kids to consider him cool. They're more apt to listen to what Ted says about "life-lesson" type things then they might their own parents. Like a wise big brother, Ted has shown us that his core values and principles are such that we have complete trust in him.

Our story ends on a good note both school and golf wise. My son kept at it, he's playing pretty well right now and he is at a good golf, great academic D-III school. I'm not sure the result would have been the same without Ted's presence. I believe that regardless of whether one's son or daughter ultimately plays college golf, Ted will be a valuable asset to any young athlete's life."

"What we would have given to have a service like this when Taylor was in high school! The process was incredibly stressful and there was really no one to give us any direction or answers to our many questions. Fortunately it all turned out due to the fact that Ted Gleason was Taylor's coach starting freshman year and the relationship that has developed between Ted and our family is one we will always cherish. An invaluable asset that Ted possesses is in knowing the different personalities and coaching styles of many college coaches and knowing how to maximize the time and money invested in high school, i.e., which AJGA events and amateur events to pursue, what swing instructors are best, how the mental game works, and how to prepare for a tournament. Ted continues to mentor Taylor, and his role as "Player Instructor" at the 2006 US Open for Taylor was a memorable one. This was Taylor's first professional event and having Ted by his side gave him the support and confidence he needed."

"Ted has a unique combination of experience as a junior, college and professional player, knowledge of the college recruiting and coaching process, and the ability to communicate with and motivate young people. He is honest, fair and knows how to get the most out of young people who are truly interested in the game. We have been fortunate to have Ted recruit and coach our sons at the college and high school level and he can be a "force multiplier" for any parent trying to help their son or daughter attain their dream of playing college golf."

"Ted has been an immense help in navigating the maze that is the college recruiting process. He was completely honest about my daughter's talent to play at the level she was pursuing. There are doors that he opened that we didn't even consider. He has spent the time to not only explain the process, provide guidance on how to tackle the process, but has also provided advice on creating productive practices, tournament preparation and mental game solutions. It has been a pleasure having a "college coach" that will answer the questions that (most) college coaches won't answer or answer with minimal information. I would highly recommend Ted and Road to College Golf to any junior player who has a desire to play golf in college."

"Ted Gleason has been a tremendous asset to our family throughout this difficult process of finding the right place for our son to pursue golf at the collegiate level. We can't thank him enough for all his help. Coach Gleason and Road To College Golf definitely assisted our son in attaining his dream of playing Division I golf. We certainly appreciated Coach Gleason's help throughout this process and feel we have also developed a friendship that will last for many years. His service is an invaluable resource to any family and Jr. Golfer with ambitions of playing collegiate golf and earning a degree."

"Ted has been a great advisor for our family in our search for a university for our son. Our goal was to encourage our son to choose a college that would offer both a great education and the ability to play on a nationally competitive golf program. With Ted's experience as a former golf coach and his many contacts at the university level, he became a great resource and friend. With Ted's guidance, our son was able to evaluate the alternatives and successfully choose a school that fits his golf and academic ambitions."

"Our only regret is that we didn't have access to Ted's services until our son’s senior year! Ted is simply a special young man that understands every single aspect of the game of golf and more importantly how it relates to your golfer child. Just walking the holes with Ted while watching our son play was extremely comforting and informative. Our son has always had a very strong relationship with Ted even before he started Road to College Golf, so, once Ted formed the company we immediately contracted his services. Their friendship is a union that our son will have for many years to come. As parents of a Junior Golfer entering the collegiate golf world we could not have dreamed up a better partner for our son. Ted understands the youngster inside the junior golfer and that is what is SO special. Our world of competitive golf found a lifelong partner! We wish Ted and his Road to College Golf nothing but continued success. We have everything to thank Ted for as our son enters his freshman year of college next fall."

"The world of competitive junior golf and the process of identifying and securing the right college and college golf program are no doubt both complex and challenging.

We were fortunate to be referred to Ted Gleason, who helped us immensely.  Ted understands the process of college recruiting inside and out and is a great communicator.  He has provided us with valuable guidance throughout the college contact and recruiting process, as well as keen insight into numerous college golf programs.  Ted is well known in college golf circles and has succeeded at the highest levels, both as an NCAA collegiate coach and player.  Ted enjoys great relationships with and is universally respected by a broad array of college coaches at important universities both large and small, across the nation.

Ted has also provided our son with consistent positive encouragement and support.  He has shared important practice drills and techniques and has spent time discussing and analyzing tournament play.  He has also advised on tournament selection, both before and after college signing.  In our case, our son was fortunate enough to sign with his #1 choice.

After signing, Ted has continued to be proactive, sharing insights about the college golf experience, advising on the necessary physical and mental preparation, and helping to build the right pre college tournament schedule. Ted is not only a great resource, but someone we will call a friend for years to come.  We recommend him wholeheartedly."

"Ted Gleason has been a tremendously valuable asset to our family and son. He is extremely knowledgeable about the college golf world and has a special ability to find what is right for your child. His attributes of realism and optimism, along with a caring and warm demeanor make working with him a real delight. His guidance was invaluable as we navigated the often-confusing world of tournaments, lessons, colleges and golf programs. We would recommend him without hesitation."