First Tee Week: May 19-25

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.

The Unsung Hero

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.

How to Get Involved:

  • Leading up to and during First Tee Week, help our chapter celebrate by sharing your story about a favorite coach. We will be collecting submissions until Friday, May 16th to share on our social channels, newsletters, and at our golf course facilities. Share your story here!
  • In celebration of First Tee Week, First Tee – Greater Richmond is hosting a coffee and breakfast Networking Event on Wednesday, May 21st at 8:00am. Join fellow professionals, community leaders, and golf enthusiasts to learn more about how our chapter is impacting the local community and empowering young people through the game of golf. Register here!
  • During First Tee Week, donate your used golf equipment to include golf clubs, golf balls, and golf bags at any of our three golf course locations (The Tattersall Youth Development Center in Chesterfield, Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range in Richmond, and Belmont Golf Course in Henrico). Learn more here!

 

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.

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.

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