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PLAYer Yardage Book
Download the "NEW" PLAYer Yardage book.
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Membership & Program Levels
Benefits: Learning the game of golf through fun activities
Learning to use character values related to those in school.
Meeting new friends and coaches
Membership to “Youth on Course” Initiative by NCGA
Eligibility for national and local scholarships
The programming has recently expanded to include a new level called PLAYer in July 2009. There are currently over 3500 Stanislaus County youth that have been exposed and/or enrolled into The First Tee of Modesto In 2009. Our programming goal for this year is “quality over quantity” with diversity in participants.
2010 Registration Packet - Click here to download
The First Tee Life Skills Experience is one of the unique features that differentiates The First Tee from many other successful junior golf programs. Through the Life Skills Experience, participants learn valuable lessons about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude; how to make decisions by thinking about the consequences; how to define and set goals; and how to transfer values such as honesty, integrity, responsibility, confidence and sportsmanship from the golf course to everyday life. These lessons for life are taught through a variety of golf related exercises designed with the primary goal of having fun. Participants learn about themselves and others through a range of experiences that enhance their golf fundamentals as well as their fundamental values for life. As their opportunities on the golf course expand, so do the opportunities for their futures.
About: The First Tee Nine Core Values:
The First Tee has established Nine Core Values that represent some of the many inherently positive values connected with the game of golf. These Nine Core Values have been incorporated into The First Tee Experience and have been used to name golf holes at several of The First Tee facilities.
Honesty - the quality or state of being truthful; not deceptive Golf is unique from other sports in that players regularly call penalties on themselves.
Integrity -strict adherence to a standard of value or conduct. Personal honesty and independence. Golf is a game of honesty, etiquette and composure. You are responsible for your actions and personal conduct on the golf course.
Sportsmanship- observing the rules of play and winning or losing with grace. You must know and abide by the rules of golf and be able to conduct yourself in a respectful manner.
Respect- to feel or show deferential regard for; esteem. In golf, it is important to show respect for yourself, your partners, your opponents and the golf course as well as for the honor and traditions of the game.
Confidence- reliance or trust. A feeling of self-assurance Confidence plays a key role in the level of play that you achieve. You must have confidence in your abilities every time you play.
Responsibility- accounting for one’s actions; dependable. In golf, you are responsible for yourself and your actions on the golf course. It is up to you to keep score, repair divots, rake bunkers, repair ball marks on the green and keep up with the pace of play.
Perseverance - to persist in an idea, purpose or task despite obstacles. To succeed in golf, you must learn to persevere through bad breaks and your own mistakes.
Courtesy - considerate behavior toward others. A polite remark or gesture. A round of golf should begin and end with a handshake between fellow competitors. Show courtesy toward others by remaining still and quiet while they prepare and execute a shot.
Judgment - the ability to make a decision or form an opinion. A decision reached after consideration. Using good judgment is critical in golf. It comes into play when deciding on strategy, club selection, when to play safe and when to take a chance, the type of shot you consider executing, as well as understanding and abiding by etiquette.
The First Tee Levels & Curriculum:
The Introductionary level is called "PLAYer" and creates a learning environment for kids of all ages to build upon as they progress through and advance to the next level within the program.
The "PAR" level emphasis is on learning interpersonal and communication skills. Core lessons involve building upon character traits such as, Respect, Courtesy and Responsibilty.
Respecting the rules (The First Tee Code of Conduct)– Respect for myself I will dress neatly I will try my best and have a positive attitude I will take care of myself Respect for others I will be friendly courteous and helpful I will follow instructions and safety rules I will be honest and a good sport Respect for my surroundings I will keep the golf course and practice areas in good shape I will clean and take care of my golf clubs I will be careful not to damage anything that belongs to others.
Meeting and greeting – Face the other person Smile and look him or her in the eye Give a firm handshake State your name clearly and loud enough to be heard If you need information ask a question The three tips for having fun – Be patient Be positive Ask for help.
The 4 R’s – The 4 R’s (replay, relax, ready, and redo) are a way to deal with your emotions in challenging situations. When you find yourself in a situation where you are upset or angry you can: Replay the situation in your head. What really happened? What did you want to have happen? Relax by taking a deep breath or counting to ten in your head. Ready yourself by thinking about what you can do better next time, or what you need to change. Redo by trying again, or imagining yourself doing it better.
Personal Par – In golf, shooting par is a standard of measure for all golfers, but one that few players attain. Personal Par is a measure that varies from person to person dependant on each person’s abilities. You can apply personal par to golf by setting a target score for yourself that is different than par but still a challenge for you to achieve. For any activity in which you want to improve you can apply the Personal Par method. Say you get decent grades in class but you want to do better, you can determine your Personal Par for your grades (all C’s or all B’s or you can even use your grade point average) and try to improve, or shoot under par, the next quarter.
Birdie Level - Helps participants learn how to create goals and how to acheive them through goal setting activities. PLAYers will practice techniques using golf drills and other challenging activities.
Dreams and goals – Dreams are stories we tell ourselves about the things we wish for. Goals are things we actually have to do to make our dreams come true.
Positively stating goals – You identify what you want to achieve. You do not focus on what you don’t want to have happen. You avoid words and phrases like “don’t” or “avoid” or “stop doing”. Negative goal = “Don’t hit the ball in the water”. Positive goal = “I want to hit the ball in the fairway”.
Setting specific goals – The goals you set need to have some measurable indication of when the goal will be reached. Specifically stated goals do not use general comparative words like “good” or “better”. Non specific goal = “I want to be a better putter” Specific goal = “I want to sink 75% of all of my putts from inside four feet by July 12th”.
Goals that are under your control – It is important to set goals that the outcome of which are primarily under your control, and can be reached by the things that YOU do and not by something that you have no control over. Goal that is not under your control = “I want my teacher to be an easy grader”. Goal that is under your control = “I want to become certified at the Birdie level”.
The goal ladder – A goal ladder is a plan of action, or series of steps, to reach your goals. Think of your plan like a ladder. Your goal is at the top, and you have to climb each rung one step at a time until you reach your goal. You begin at the bottom with the most basic steps and progress to more difficult steps as you move up the ladder.
STAR – STAR is an acronym for STOP, THINK, ANTICIPATE, and RESPOND. The First Tee participants use it, as a problem solving technique. For example, when you are faced with a difficult problem the first thing you need to do is : STOP and take a deep breath. THINK about your choices. ANTICIPATE what could happen as a result of each choice. RESPOND by picking the best choice.
Eagle Level - Wellness – The concept of overall health and well being or “wellness.” Wellness includes physical, mental, emotional, and social components.
Go to team – This Life Skill points out the value of building a support network or “go to team” that provides positive reinforcement, helps solve a problem, provides a listening ear, supplies information or points to other helpful resources. The team may be composed of family members, guardians, teachers, coaches, beekeepers, clergy, friends, or others involved in your life.
Appreciating diversity – This Life Skill teaches how individual differences and viewpoints can contribute to a richer life experience. CARE conflict resolution – CARE is a conflict resolution skill designed to help young people work out disputes themselves. When you apply this process you Communicate, Actively listen, Review options, and End in a win-win situation.
Be a go to person – Young people often turn to their peers for support when they are faced with a problem or feeling frustrated, unhappy, or concerned about something. Planning for the future – Self exploration (your needs, values, interests, and skills) Job exploration (types of work, requirements) Implementation (selecting a career, preparation, job search, interviews, etc.)
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Assistant Coach Training |
| The First Tee Assistant Coach Training for individuals who want to be more involved with the ongoing coaching and mentoring of The First Tee participants at the Chapter level but may not be able to spend the time required to become recognized as a The First Tee Coach. |
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