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
At First Tee — San Francisco, our coaches and staff do more than teach golf — they inspire, mentor, and build lasting relationships with every participant. Through caring guidance and a lot of heart, they help young people grow both on the course and off, preparing them for school, life, and everything in between. Our coaches are the difference-makers who strengthen our community every day.
This week, we’re proud to celebrate First Tee Week with special events, inspiring stories, and a few surprises along the way!
Click here to see all the exciting ways we’re bringing our community together!
Dear Coach…
Click on the photos below and read the first-hand stories of how coaches have impacted our participants.
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Dear Coach Melony,
Thank you for teaching me how to swing very good!
Anthea
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Dear Coach Kelly,
Thank you for teaching me how to use the putter.
Cailey
Chelsea for Jon
Dear Coach Jon,
Thank you so much for making many differences in my life! I really enjoyed meeting you last year, and you’ve made a big impact on my life with many things! You always say hi whenever you see me, and I love talking to you and Coach Kai!
Chelsea
Declan RD
Dear Coach Reagan,
Thank you for helping and teaching me how to hit the “flop shot.” It helped me play better on the golf course and off.
Declan
Eben Simpson
Dear Coach Reagan,
You taught me to slow down when setting up and not rushing.
Eben
Jackie Zuo
Dear Coaches,
Thank you for teaching golf to kids and encourage us even if I do bad. You guys keep on going even if we fail real bad. Thank you for what you do.
Jackie
Lucas Luu
Dear Coach Reagan,
Thank you for helping me with my club selection. It really helps and I appreciate you for that.
Lucas
Ryan Hu
Dear Coach Clive,
Thank you for your valuable bunker lesson at Golden Gate. With that lesson I was able to get out of the bunkers at Fleming and lower my scores.
Thank you!
Ryan
Suri Tejano
Dear Coaches,
Thank you for giving me tips on my golf game. It has helped me a lot. You have all encouraged us to keep moving on and helped us never give up.
Suri
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Dear Coach Miguel,
Thank you for giving us challenges.
Drew
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Dear Coach TK,
Thank you for being my teacher.
Emma
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Dear Coach Jasna,
Thank you for teaching me.
Hansel
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Dear Coach Hannah,
Thank you for all you done! When I first came here I had no friends in my group. So thank you for helping me with making new friends!
Love,
Hayley
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Dear Coach Miguel,
Thank you for teaching me how to collaborate with others. Thank you also for answering my questions.
From,
Isaac
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Dear Coach Melony,
I like playing golf.
Job
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Dear Coach Katrina,
You always make me laugh.
Katy
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Dear Coach TK,
Sadly, we don’t see each other that often but I do like to talk to you when we do. I love the conversation and what we talk about but I miss you. I miss you a lot.
From,
Keira
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Dear Coach Jason,
Thank you for alway believing in me. I remember I used to overthink my swing until you told me to take it easy and relax. You also made me feel more confident, and not I can express myself freely.
Your favorite student,
Kellan
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Dear Coach Miguel,
Thank you for being my coach.
Love,
Leighton
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Dear Coach Jasna,
Thank you for helping me when I need so much help.
From,
Leo
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Dear Coach TK,
Thank you for helping me with my chipping and putting when I look up too fast. Since then my chipping and putting has improved.
Luca
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Dear Coach Kelly,
Thank you for always being at First Tees golf course.
Rinya
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Dear Coach Hannah,
Thank you for being a really good golf teacher, and always making me smile all the time.
Robyn
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Dear Coach Jasna,
Thank you for being the best teacher for helping me when I need to get clubs.
Love,
Sydney
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Dear Coach Teya,
I learned a lot from you the past 3 weeks! Thank you for teaching me the basics of golf. Thank you for being my coach!
From,
Thomas
… Thank You!
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.