Meet The Team

MATT DEJOHN
Academy Founder & PGA Tour Coach
Matt has been recognized by GOLF DIGEST for being a Top Teacher in American Under 40 and A Golf Digest Top Teacher in the State of Florida from 2019 to present. He is regarded as one of the top junior golf coaches in the world. His students are from all corners of the world and include Players on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Epson Tour, and Top College Programs.
He is an expert in golf techniques, motor learning, skill development and peak performance coaching. His mission and passion is to help give golfers of all levels the direction they need to play their best golf, find more enjoyment in playing and practicing golf, and achieve their goals. The results from the students that have gone through his development programs speak for themselves including, 2023 NCAA National Champion, 2024 Western Jr Champion, 2022 U.S Girls Junior Champion, 2021 Florida Amateur Champion, 2016 & 2017 Florida Boys Junior Champion. Over 100 of his junior students have also gone on to play golf in college.
Matt's teaching philosophy focuses on measurable differences between skill & handicap levels and laying out a systematic approach that is highly adaptive and individualized for each specific student based on their level, pattern, and current overall golf game. His goal is to help the student develop a better understanding of their own tendencies, swings, process, and overall golf game to help them play their best golf.
Matt's instruction with high level junior golfers focuses on establishing tour level short games, proper mental and emotional management in order to perform at a high level, and building a technique that is efficient, repeatable, and reliable under pressure.
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There is no coach that dedicates more time to their players success than Matt.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Mike Berger, P.G.A
Director of Player Development
Mike is a PGA member, 16 year coaching veteran and has always been a student of the game. In 2022 he was awarded the Youth Player Development Award by the SFPGA section. Mike has developed many of the top players in the Treasure coast area and continues to help golfers ranging professional to beginner. Mike uses his vast knowledge and experiences from his junior, collegiate and professional playing career to help develop high level players. He is proficient with technologies such as TrackMan, FlightScope, SAM Puttlab, and V1. He also uses the DECADE golf system and statistical analysis to help players learn to manage themselves around the golf course. His competitive nature combined with a passion for the game reflects on his students, their success, and how much they improve. Using a systematic approach, Mike can identify weaknesses and apply solutions to any part of a player’s game to see faster results. Mike & Matt have been a coaching team for over 10 years and together have helped develop more junior golfers into college players than any other due in South Florida. Before turning professional, Mike played on the golf team and graduated from Florida Atlantic University.​ Mike still enjoys competing in PGA section events and is one of the top players in the SFPGA section. Just recently him and M.D.G.A student Jeremy Hsu won the SFPGA Pro-Junior.​​​
“Mike is one of the top teachers in the United States. He has my complete trust and confidence in working with any student. His knowledge and instruction delivery allows him the ability to effectively coach players of every level.” - Matt DeJohn
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CONTACT MIKE:
PHONE: 772-519-6868
EMAIL: Bergerman27@yahoo.com
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Dal Daily, PGA
Senior Instructor & Lead Junior Golf Coordinator
Dal Daily brings over four decades of teaching expertise and a passion for the game of golf that is unmatched. Dal has been shaping golfers skill and love for the sport at Hammock Creek Golf Club since 2021 and has probably introduced golf to more people in the Treasure coast area than any other instructor in that time. Prior to joining our team at M.D.G.A, Dal served as Head Golf Professional at four prestigious golf clubs in New York and New Mexico.
A collegiate golfer at University of New Mexico, Dal’s competitive career has included an incredible eleven Player of the Year titles, a testament to his skill and dedication to the game of golf. His teaching philosophy centers on mastering the fundamentals while keeping the game enjoyable, ensuring golfers of all levels can grow their abilities and their love for the sport. Dal has also recorded an astonishing 9-hole in one! - A true testament to his remarkable precision and expertise.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Dal Daily’s blend of technical knowledge, decades of experience, and emphasis on fun makes him a sought-after instructor who inspires golfers to reach their potential.
“Dal is one of the best at introducing new players to the game of golf that I have ever seen. His humbleness allows him to continuously be on a quest to learn and improve his trade and his passion for the game brings the enthusiasm new golfers need to fall in love with the sport. That along with his four decades in the sport brings the perfect blend of new school and old school to his teaching.”
- Matt DeJohn
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Contact Dal:
Phone: 505-235-7293
Email: ddailygolf@yahoo.com

Jamie Sindelar
Golf Instructor / Academy Coach
Jamie is a life-long student of the game and for over the past decade has focused on chasing his dream of playing on the PGA Tour. He has competed in over 400 professional golf events across various tours, including the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Americas, and the Minor-League Golf Tour. He has won 26 professional events and is currently ranked 13th in career earnings on the Minor-League Golf Tour. Before turning professional, Jamie was an accomplished junior golfer from Horseheads, New York. He played his college golf at The Ohio State University.
Jamie is also the son of 7-time PGA Tour winner, Joey Sindelar. Jamie brings a knowledge of the game and tour level experience that is rare to find in many coaches.
“I am excited to help you understand and use the techniques trusted by the best players in the world to enhance your skills, make your practice more productive, and your time on course more enjoyable.”
- Jamie Sindelar
“I could not be more excited to add Jamie to our staff! He is not only one of the nicest humans on the planet, but he possesses a knowledge and understanding of how to play the game of golf that is difficult to match.” - Matt DeJohn
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Contact Jamie:
Phone: 607-731-8297

Caleb Scorsone
Senior Instructor / Academy Coach
Caleb Scorsone is a nationally recognized leader in junior and collegiate golf development. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, Coach Caleb has guided some of the country’s top junior golfers from raw talent to elite performance, helping them rise through the ranks and achieve their collegiate and professional dreams.


Caleb has coached multiple Professional Wins on Various Tours, 2 Individual National Collegiate Championships,
Was rated a top Elite Junior Coach with Thrive Sports.

His current students include nationally ranked juniors competing in AJGA Tournaments and National Invitationals and has helped over 175 junior golfers get placed in college golf programs & 300+ national junior wins since 2007
With a reputation for precision, preparation, and player transformation, Coach Caleb continues to inspire the next generation of golfers to pursue greatness.
Caleb’s motto: Precision Coaching with Results that Matter!
​"Caleb brings incredible high performance experience to our program. Along with his exceptional coaching, he brings experience building academies. He'll be a large part of our continued growth" - Matt DeJohn
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Admin Team

Chief Operations Officer
Victoria Crawford
Victoria is a life-long athlete and graduate from Auburn University with a degree in Business Administration. She has worked in the golf industry for over five years in different compacities, running golf tours, junior programs, membership sales, and golf course operations.
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Victoria covers many roles at the academy including admin, transporting, house-parenting, scheduling, sales, and all aspects of day to day operations. You may even see her assisting in our after school program and constantly making little people smile!
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If you need information or something resolved Victoria is your best contact!
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College Placement Specialist
Elrick Van Eck
Elrick is from South Africa and played college golf in America. He was a two time All-American and graduated with two bachelors degrees in marketing and advertising. After graduation he became the assistant coach for the Men's and Women's programs at Florida Institute of Technology.
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After Florida Institute of technology, Elrick became the Men's assistant coach at Colorado State University where he helped turn the program into a top 25 division 1 program in the country.
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After his collegiate coaching career Elrick took a job as the Director of college placement at one of the largest recruiting firms in the world and helped find scholarships for more than 200 golfers.
"Elricks contacts with college coaches and knowledge and experience with the recruiting process and obtaining scholarships is second to none. He adds tremendous value to our academy students and families." - Matt DeJohn
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"I am excited and thrilled to join the team at The Matt DeJohn Golf Academy. Being around some of the best junior players and coaches in the world is something I have always wanted to do and be a part of. I cant wait to help Matt, his staff, and his players bring an element of excellence to South Florida and expand on the services the academy has to offer. Over seeing the placement aspect and helping these talented young players find great schools and programs to excel at after high school is a privilege."
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We are happy to welcome Elrick and his family to our Academy and we look forward to the value that he will add to our families and athletes.




