Meet the
Coaches
World-class instruction from coaches who've competed, won, and dedicated their careers to helping every level of golfer reach their potential.
Derek Schnarr
Derek Schnarr is the Founder of Balance and Believe and the lead instructor. Over the years Derek has had players win the Wisconsin State Open, State Amateur, State Match Play, 11 High School State Championships both team and individual along with Players of the Year and over 100 students playing college golf. Derek uses a holistic approach partnered with his knowledge of the golf swing, club fitting and biomechanics.
Matt Hartmann
Matt is a PGA Member and Head Golf Professional at Blackhawk Country Club in Madison, WI. He is the current President of the Balance & Believe Foundation. Matt teaches everyone from beginners to professionals, and brings a wealth of knowledge from being a good player himself.
Blake Jens
Blake was part of the 2011 state championship team at Middleton. He continued his competitive golf through college at the University of Wisconsin, then pursued a professional golf career. Along with teaching individuals, Blake has coached girls and boys golf at Middleton High School.
Emmet Herb
My name is Emmet Herb, and I'm from Madison, Wisconsin. I began playing golf as a toddler and have spent my life competing at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels. In high school, I was named Wisconsin State Player of the Year. I went on to play at the University of St. Thomas, where we qualified for the National Championship in three of my four seasons. During my senior year, I was ranked 3rd in the country, and our team achieved the #1 national ranking in Division III. While in college, I developed a passion for coaching, often helping teammates with their swing and on-course strategy. After graduating, I turned professional and competed on mini tours across the country. Today, I apply over 20 years of tournament experience to help players—especially juniors—develop efficient, effective strategies for on-course performance. I've worked with individuals and programs that have advanced to state championships and successfully transitioned to collegiate golf.
Jeff Kaiser
Jeff Kaiser is a skilled golf instructor who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Balance and Believe. His dedication to player development and personalized approach make him a valued member of the teaching staff.
Christina Schnarr
Christina brings a holistic approach to athletic performance, focusing on the fitness and wellness side of the game. Her programs are designed to complement golf-specific movement patterns, building strength, flexibility, and mental resilience that translate directly onto the course.