making a difference

At the First Tee we strive to not only make good golfers, but better people. Participants and alumni across the country talk about what First Tee means to them, how the program has influenced them and how they plan to give back. In this blog, you will find out why golf is truly different than other sports by seeing it through the eyes of our participants and mentors who make our mission a reality.

3 Goal-Setting Steps to Make Dreams a Reality

| By Lauren Taylor
Categories: Blog, Life Skills
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Setting goals and working hard is the only way to make dreams a reality. At The First Tee, we encourage youth to dream big and practice effective goal-setting techniques they can use for life. For anyone who has ever broken a new year’s resolution, here are a few tips you can learn from golf to &h…

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How to Practice Perseverance in the Midst of Failure

| By Lauren Taylor
Categories: Blog, Life Skills
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It’s no secret perseverance is key to achieving your goals. Even the most successful individuals face their share of defeat – it is part of the journey in reaching goals. One of the most valuable lessons youth can learn in their pursuit of success is to learn how to react to failure and to p…

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9 Questions You Should Ask About After-school Programs

| By Chace Breitmoser
Categories: Blog, Life Skills
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It’s no surprise that after-school programs can do much more than keep your children occupied during the afternoon. After-school activities can help them in a variety of ways. In addition to providing a safe space with caring adult mentors, after-school programs help children develop time-manageme…

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7 Ways to Prepare Teens for Success in Life

| By Lauren Taylor
Categories: Blog, Life Skills
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We know when youth are successful, everyone wins. It is our responsibility as parents and mentors to help teens achieve success by growing socially, athletically, emotionally and academically. How do you know if your child is prepared to succeed? Here are seven ways to equip youth for life: 1. …

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5 Traits to Look for in a Mentor for Your Child

| By Lauren Taylor
Categories: Blog, Mentoring
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A mentor can play a variety of roles in a young person’s life – a teacher, a friend, an advocate, a coach. At The First Tee, we believe all young people should have access to safe places and caring adults who help them grow socially, athletically, emotionally and academically. Yet, rese…

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