This week, we’re celebrating coaches and their impact on our participants and their communities. The incredible coaches and the meaningful relationships they foster have always been the heartbeat of First Tee.
Our team of trusted, trained and caring coaches and staff develop meaningful relationships with participants that prepare them for what’s next – on the course, at school and in daily life. First Tee coaches and mentors set our program apart and change the landscape of their communities every day.
First Tee has 150 chapters across the globe, and they are celebrating First Tee Week with events, storytelling and programming. Find your nearest chapter to learn more about enrolling your child, volunteering as a coach and more!
Dear Coach, you taught me…
Click on the photos below and read the first-hand stories of how coaches have impacted our participants, alumni, staff and supporters.
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Coach Sydney, you’ve been good to me whenever the other kids weren’t there, and I had really fun going on the big course with you. Thank you so much!
~Willa Mae Hearn
Dear Coach Sydney, you have taught me so much about golf, like to work hard, how to putt correctly, how to keep my arm down with the towel drill, and how to chip! When this program is over, I am going to be very sad because I won’t have you as a coach anymore 😭. Thank you for teaching me these things!
~Lilyann Williams
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Coach Alex taught me good things, and I love that.
~Willa Mae Hearn
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Dear Coach Sarge and Joanne,
This season has flown by, and I have enjoyed every single second. Thank you for your time and determination to teach us your ways.
Golf is funnn!!! Can’t wait for next season.
~Sincerely, Ava Kate Newman
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Dear Coach Adrian,
Thank you for making your lessons extra fun!
~Eli Diamond
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Dear Coach Allie,
Thank you so much for coaching me through my mistakes. And, this is so fun!
~ Love Tripp
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Dear Coach Don,
Thank you for pushing us all to be our best selves. The lessons you’ve taught me have lasted a lifetime.
Larry Fitzgerald Former National Football League Professional
Parents believe coaches are essential to youth development
A finding with The Harris Poll shows parents turn to coaches to help build their kids’ character, self-confidence, determination and leadership.
Ninety-one percent of parents agree that sports coaching should inspire their child to excel both on and off the field.
