The Academy exists to try and support and grow our industry

speaking about the knowledge and experiences that I have gathered throughout my career and my life.”

When discussing his own development, Craig tips his hat to mentorship: “You don’t really recognise a great mentor when you are being taught. However, you can look back and think ‘That mentor was really ahead of his time’. For example, when I was in the Middle

East, my general manager at the time was Michael Braidwood - he was a great mentor. He gave me the opportunity to develop and, if I hadn’t had those opportunities, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Craig brings a vast amount of experience to the Academy - from working in the scorching sun in the Middle East, to dealing with the harsh cold in his previous role

THE BERNHARD ACADEMY LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT SERIES EXPLAINED

• Due to launch in Autumn.

• A series of workshops aimed at the supervisor level, management level and middle management level.

• A series of courses focused on management in a workshop environment. This will most likely run for no more than two days.

• Building some great partnerships within the industry. The aim is to get a vast amount of people who can deliver information at the Academy.

• Content on mower set-up training and sharpening techniques to be redefined and improved.

• Teaching about a positive image for the modern greenkeeper.