Encourage your child to warmup before exercise this spring 
The First Tee
by mhart
2d ago
For many families, the return of spring means outdoor sports are back in play.   Whether your children play golf or participate in other physical activities, it’s important to keep them safe. Did you know a third of childhood injuries occur during sports?   One of the best ways to make sure your child is prepared to play this spring is by encouraging them to warm up before exercise.  “At First Tee we utilize warmups in a couple different ways,” said Ali Miller, senior manager of programs training at First Tee. “If it has been a little while since your child has been a ..read more
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First Tee Scholar Alexa Vela is building community through golf
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by mhart
1w ago
My name is Alexa Vela, a student at Rice University studying business and sport management.  I am also a proud First Tee alumni and Scholar who has been fortunate enough to grow up playing the game of golf, and as a result have been taught a variety of fundamental lessons and values such as patience, confidence and integrity whether on or off the course.  All of which have been instilled within me by First Tee and have been fundamental in shaping me into the leader that I am today; dedicated to establishing an environment where everyone feels welcomed.  This devotion to creatin ..read more
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Help your child make the most of Spring Break 
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by mhart
1w ago
Just as time off has been shown to improve work performance in adults, Spring Break provides a great opportunity for kids to decompress amid a busy school year. It’s also an opportunity for parents to empower their kids to use good judgment, a focus of the First Tee curriculum.  “Whether you have a vacation planned or are staying home this spring break, there are plenty of opportunities for your child to make thoughtful decisions,” said Lexie Milford, senior director of programs technology and support at First Tee and mother to two boys. “For example, if you’re traveling, empower your kid ..read more
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Coach Enya Alaan loves how First Tee focuses ‘on the whole person’
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by mhart
2w ago
Eyna Alaan’s favorite part of coaching at First Tee – Greater Pasadena is collaborating with her colleagues to make classes fun for kids. “I love working with the other coaches to create games,” she said. Eyna has been coaching since 2015, and in that time, she’s gotten to see participants grow and evolve. “It’s just been amazing to see these kids progress. It’s like I’ve been there from the beginning,” she said. Eyna herself was fresh out of high school when she began coaching at First Tee – Greater Pasadena. She was playing golf at Glendale Community College where her coach was involve ..read more
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Feel confident on your first trips to the golf course 
The First Tee
by mhart
1M ago
At First Tee, we believe golf is for everyone, but the sport can feel intimidating, especially for families who are new to it. That’s why it’s important to remember, golf is meant to be fun, according to Ali Miller, senior manager of programs training at First Tee.   Miller grew up learning the game at First Tee – Quad Cities before playing collegiate golf and joining the staff at First Tee headquarters. She played an important role in developing First Tee’s updated curriculum, which was rolled out in 2023. It uses fun golf activities to teach life skills and help kids uncover their ..read more
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First Tee alumnus Kelly Allen is making an impact as a collegiate coach 
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by mhart
1M ago
Golf has always been part of Kelly Allen’s life. “I’ve had a club in my hand since I was 2. I still have that little cut down 2 iron somewhere,” he said.  Kelly joined First Tee – North Florida at 7 years old, and at 12, he decided to give up football and baseball to focus on golf. His choice coincided with the 2005 Masters, when Tiger Woods famously chipped in from the rough on 16 before going on to win in a playoff. Kelly remembers going crazy in his living room.   “It was just super exciting what he was doing for the game, and I wanted a piece of it,” he said.  As a tee ..read more
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The importance of embracing differences and different experiences 
The First Tee
by mhart
1M ago
February is Black History Month, an important time to recognize the contributions and remember the hardships endured by generations of African Americans. Appreciating diversity and what makes us each unique remains an integral part of First Tee’s DNA year-round.   “When you bring together people with different perspectives and different experiences, the whole becomes stronger than the sum of its parts,” said Pepper Peete, whose career in golf began more than two decades ago when she established the men’s team at Edward Waters College, an HBCU in Jacksonville, Florida. Peete now help ..read more
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Ace alumna Jolie Venable is giving back to her new hometown 
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by mhart
1M ago
From walking scoring to standard bearer to parking and transportation, Jolie Venable has volunteered in just about every role at Korn Ferry Tour events – including the Simmons Bank Open, the Visit Knoxville Open and the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.  The First Tee – Tennessee alumna and Ace graduate got involved with the Tour through her First Tee chapter and made the most of the opportunity. “I’ve really enjoyed all the different jobs I’ve done at tournaments,” she said.  Jolie began participating in First Tee when she was 9 and said it was the coaches who kept her engaged with the ..read more
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First Tee continues to enhance program with updates to Ace capstone project 
The First Tee
by mhart
1M ago
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – (Feb. 5, 2024) – For more than 25 years, First Tee has been helping kids and teens learn important life skills through golf. A lot has changed during that time, and First Tee has grown to meet the needs of children and families. The nonprofit worked with Bridgespan to evaluate its curriculum in 2019, and over the last five years, has rolled out updated branding and technology, including new apps for First Tee coaches and participants. Now, the latest step in this evolution includes revisions to the Ace Program, First Tee’s capstone project for teens.  Thinking ab ..read more
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PING to support First Tee’s efforts to make golf, character education more accessible for future generations
The First Tee
by mhart
2M ago
PING will support First Tee headquarters and local chapters through its donation. Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. and Phoenix, Ariz. – (Jan. 31, 2024) – Youth development organization First Tee is pleased to announce that PING, a premier golf equipment manufacturer, has signed on to support the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to prepare the next generation for life on and off the golf course. “We are very pleased to support the First Tee at the Trustee level,” said Stacey Solheim Pauwels, PING Executive Vice President. “Junior golf has always been important to PING and the Solheim family. Golf is a g ..read more
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