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.
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Click on the photos below and read the first-hand stories of how First Tee – Metropolitan New York coaches have impacted our participants, alumni, staff and supporters.
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Dear Coach Lizzy,
Thank you for opening up my world. I found an unexpected love in golf and also a community from all your support through the years I’ve been able to grow and lear to welcome the challenges that come my way. Thank you for making me the person I am today.
– Zay
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Dear Coach Justin,
First Tee has taught me a lot. They taught me how to hit the ball further, how to have a better swing, and how to correctly hold my golf clubs. I am getting stronger and building my endurance. The coaches are teaching me to focus better and to be patient. I like the time I can spend with all the coaches and other kids.
Thank you for everything you’ve taught me through the years and I hope I can learn even more!
Sincerely,
Farrah Morgan
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Dear Coach Arod,
Thank you so much for being an incredible coach the past 9-10 years of my life. I have had plenty of great memories here at Mosholu and really appreciate the amazing opportunities and events you have set up for me. I can’t wait to keep coming back even when I am an adult and continue to make memories. I hope that you continue an amazing program and we keep this amazing community.
– Leon Bri
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Dear Coach Pete,
Thank you for making me a better golfer. You have helped me improve in every possible way and I am really grateful for it. Thank you for playing a few holes with me during my spring break and for helping me improve my mental game, short game, and my long game. While playing those few holes, you taught me how to chip with my 9 iron, and now it is one of my favorite shots to hit.
Thanks to your guidance, I made varsity as a freshman. Now, I am enjoying golf more than I ever have.
Thank you!
Navi
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Dear Coach Callen,
Thank you so much for teaching me the fundamentals of golf, and helping and helping me retain the nine core values of First Tee. Thank you so much for giving me the resources and community to help grow me into a person that is strong, passionate, and courteous. Thank you so much for being a funny and goofy person and someone who I can talk to. Finally, thank you so much for being you, thank you for helping me and obtaining my first job, and thank you for changing my life. – Connor
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Dear Coach Lizzy,
Thank you for heling me play and improve my golf and social skills. I have met so many new friends here and think I will make more. First Tee is like another home, even if I’ve only been here about a year. You were the first gold coach I had here, and also the first one who actually taught me useful things that my help my golf. Thank you, Coach Lizzy!
– Riley
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When I first came to First Tee I didn’t know how to golf until Coach Lizzy taught me how to golf. Over the past few years I became better and better thanks to Lizzy. If Coach Lizzy wasn’t here I would not be good at golf. So I want to say thank you to Coach Lizzy.
-Chad
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Ms. Donna makes golf fun and enjoyable especially for younger kids such as Linden. She also uses may different methods to make our swings better. Ms. Donna is genuinely a good teacher and puts a lot of effort into what she does. She uses rewards such as games and competitions to keep us involved in what we are learning and in golf. Overall Ms. Donna has a big passion for golf and uses that in her lessons to give kids good experiences with the sport and keeps us engaged in all of the activities and techniques of golf.
Nancy and Linden
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Dear Coach Pete,
Thank you for everything that you’ve done for me. Ever since I’ve begun playing and practicing golf, you’ve guided me in every way possible. You have granted me many opportunities as well. From PGA Jr League, to caddying, to even volunteering to help professionals prepare for a tournament. You were one of my biggest fans, and I appreciate that so much. To me, you are my favorite coach because of all of the things I mentioned and more.
Thank you, Coach Pete.
Zachary Battiste
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Dear First Tee – Metropolitan New York Coaches…….
WE LOVE YOU!!!
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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.
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!
