What makes The First Tee effective in building positive character traits in young people is The First Tee Life Skills Experience™, a teaching curriculum developed by experts in the field of positive youth development and delivered by caring coaches. Through this experience, participants learn to transfer the positive values of golf to everyday life.

In addition to the parallel learning opportunities available for participants and coaches, The First Tee University provides formal training for Chapter management, staff, board members, and others. Training goals include assisting Chapter leaders in creating sustainable youth development organizations, and to enhance program quality and impact.

Participants learn to-

• Appreciate diversity
• Introduce themselves
• Manage emotions
• Plan for the future
• Resolve conflicts
• Set step-by-step goals

Coaches-

• Empower youth to make their own decisions by thinking about the consequences
• Build rapport and establish positive relationships
• Nurture golf and life skills development
• Promote a fun learning environment

Additional Information
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