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
In TFTP, at the end of an activity, coaches ….
link the skill to other life domains
In TFTP, coaches are trained and certified to…
effectively deliver the life skills curriculum in a developmentally appropriate way
In TFTP, life skills taught vary by…
level in the progarm
Beginner level in TFTP:
- Par
- learn interpersonal and self-management skills
Intermediate level in TFTP:
- birdie
- learn goal setting and build upon previous skills
Advanced level in TFTP:
- eagle
- advanced interpersonal and personal skills
Purpose of Weiss’ study:
- What impact does TFTP skills program have on PYD?
- What components of the program contribute to positive change in youth development?
Weiss’ study focused on 3 life skills:
- meeting and greeting
- showing respect
- managing emotions
Meet and Greet results (how do you get to know people?):
- introduce myself
- ask questions
- talk with each other
- other
Meet and greet coach teaching strategies:
- role playing
- using humour
- using peer mentors
- coach modelling
- designing games
- setting goals
Showing respect results (respect what?):
- respect others
- respect yourself
- respect your surroundings
- respect the game
Showing respect results (where else do they show respect?):
- at school
- at home
- in sport
- public places
- workplace
- adults
- at church
Showing respect coach teaching strategies:
- instructing
- coach modelling
- role playing
- peer modelling
- using coachable moments
- reinforcing rules and etiquette
- using humour
4 Rs of emotion management:
- replay
- relax
- ready
- redo
Emotion management skills results (what have they learned?):
- 4 Rs
- be patient, positive, ask for help
- let anger out
- do not let anger out
STAR:
- stop
- think
- anticipate
- respond
Managing emotions coach teaching strategies:
- teaching curricular concepts
- using peer models
- create coachable moments
- emphasizing what is under their control
- providing social support
TFTP was effective because of _____ among context, program _____, _____ curriculum.
- synergy
- delivery
- intentional
TFTP was effective because of clear and consistent ____ ______ of core values and life skills by well trained coaches.
role modelling
Seamless integration of ____ skills and ____ skills within the same activity, with clear/direct links to applications beyond the context of golf.
- golf
- life
_____ ______ between the youth and coaches.
good relationships
Mastery-oriented learning climate focus on…
- self improvement
- high effort
- process (improvement)
- enjoyment
- learning/contribution
Motivational climate is primarily influenced by _____ and _____ through…
- coaches and parents
- the feedback and/or tasks they typically give children and youth
Weiss’ study provides evidence that TFTP is having a _____ impact on promoting ____ ____ and ____ ____ among youth participants within the golf context and in the transfer to other domains.
- positive
- life skills
- core values
Type of life skills you would teach to children and youth of different ages?
- friendship
- responsibility
- confidence
- decision-making
- discipline
- leadership
- self-awareness
- communication
- commitment
_____ can be difficult with younger kids. So we need to …
- communication
- make it simple (use simple terms)
