Nick brings more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry. He founded Ascend Golf Academy in 2023 and currently serves as Tour Director for the Under Armour Junior Tour — Houston, as well as Head Golf Coach at The Woodlands Christian Academy.

A dedicated junior-development coach, Nick has helped numerous players secure college scholarships and has guided athletes to collegiate rosters, national championships, and world championship competition. He was recognized as an Operation 36 Top 50 Coach in 2024 and 2025.

Outside of golf, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children.

Originally from Anniston, Alabama, Kaine discovered his passion for golf after switching from baseball due to injury. Through disciplined training and perseverance, he earned a golf scholarship to Point University in West Point, Georgia, where he developed a deep understanding of the golf swing and solidified his commitment to the game.

Kaine began his coaching career at Cider Ridge Golf Club, where he found purpose in helping others improve their play. He was mentored by Steven DeBoer, recipient of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher (2021–2022) and the 2020 Alabama NW Florida Section Teacher of the Year award. Kaine has been a member of Ascend Golf Academy since 2023.

Jackie brings more than 25 years of golf experience and 19 years of professional service within the golf industry. A Houston native, she earned a golf scholarship to Texas Tech University while pursuing studies in Landscape Architecture. After three years in Lubbock, she transferred to Sam Houston State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture and a minor in Political Science.

Following a two-year professional playing career, Jackie joined High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, where she progressed through multiple roles and served nine years as Tournament Coordinator. She became a member of Ascend Golf Academy in 2025.

Outside of golf, Jackie volunteers as a dog handler with Abandoned Animal Rescue in Magnolia and enjoys time with her four dogs.

Jonathan is a model of passion and community service, using golf as an inclusive outlet for people of all ages and backgrounds. He believes anyone can learn the game if given the opportunity, and he encourages others to “be all that you can be to everyone you encounter—serve, give, and bring joy to as many people as possible.”

Jonathan serves as Ascend Golf Academy’s PGA HOPE Coordinator and has been a PGA member since 2016. He was named a US Kids Top 50 Instructor in both 2023 and 2024, earned the 2023 South Texas PGA Patriot Award, and was a 2024 nominee for the National Patriot Award. In addition to his roles at Ascend, Jonathan manages the Houston sector for U.S. Kids Golf and oversees activities in San Antonio.

Jonathan joined Ascend in 2025 and continues to advance the academy’s mission of making golf accessible, welcoming, and transformative for all.

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