The First Tee Program Flashcards
The First Tee program started with one question:
why don’t more kids play golf?
The First Tee Program =
PYD in golf
TFTP est. in _____.
1997
TFTP started as a way to…
bring an affordable junior golf program to communities, especially in economically disadvantaged areas
TFTP partners with:
- LPGA
- Masters tournament
- PGA
- PGA Tour
- USGA
Blend _____ of the game with ______ skills.
- rules
- life and leadership skills
TFTP = more than just ____ lessons; _____ lessons.
- gold
- life
TFTP builds ______.
character
In 2004, TFTP expanded to…
- elementary schools
- The First Tee National School Program
9 core values of TFTP:
- honesty
- integrity
- sportsmanship
- respect
- confidence
- responsibility
- perseverance
- courtesy
- judgement
Why golf?
- values honesty and responsibility, accountability (calling penalties on themselves, reporting own score)
- highs and lows of the game
Honesty in TFTP:
- being truthful
- follow the rules and etiquette in the game of golf
Integrity in TFTP:
adhere to a set of standards upon which their behaviour will me judged
Sportsmanship in TFTP:
- observing the rules of play
- winning or losing with grace
- respect towards others in the game
TFTP views ____ as the context and ____ as the external assets for teaching youth ____ assets (___ ____) so that positive psychological and behavioural outcomes are realized.
- golf
- coaches
- internal
- life skills
In TFTP, golf and life skills are taught in a _____ _____.
integrated manner
In TFTP, systematic and progressive lessons address:
- interpersonal
- self-management
- goal setting
- personal skills