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THE FIRST TEE OF SALINA YOUTH GOLF PROGRAMS

To sign up for our award-winning Junior Golf program, stop by the Salina Municipal Golf Course starting May 4th. Three-time Midwest Section PGA Junior Golf Leader, Steve Hardesty, and PGA Professional, Mike Hargrave, will supervise all instruction. Click "LEARN MORE" for specific class times. For more information contact Steve or Mike at 826-7450. Visit us on the web at www.thefirstteesalina.org
  Program Developments
The First Tee of Salina has 1 ½ hour classes for each session. Students will learn a variety of Life Skills and golf skills into a seamless approach. Practice will take place on the driving range, putting green, short game facility, and short course. At least three instructors will be available for each class lead by PGA Professionals Mike Hargrave and Steve Hardesty.
 
  The Life Skills Modules
PAR – Fundamental Communication and Self-Management Skills
Golf Skills: Grip, Stance and Posture; Putting, Chipping and Pitching.
Life Skills:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Respecting the Rules
3. Meeting and Greeting
4. Having Fun While You Learn
5. Staying Cool
6. Finding Your Personal Par

BIRDIE – Goal Setting and Dealing with Challenges
Golf Skills: Full Swing, Importance of Practice, Motivation Drills and Games.
Life Skills:
7. Dreams and Goals.
8. Positively Stating a Goal that is Important to You.
9. Stating Goals Specifically
10. Setting Goals that are Under Your Control
11. Getting to Your Goal
12. Dealing With Challenges

EAGLE – Group and Community Interaction
Golf Skills: On course play, Club Selection, Good Decisions
13. Stay Well For Life
14. Building a Go-To Team
15. Appreciating Diversity
16. Dealing With Conflicts
17. Be Go-To Person
18. Planning for the Future

 
The First Tee Life Skills Experience

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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 possible consequences and how to define and set goals from the golf course to everyday life.
The First Tee Certification Process

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The First Tee wants everyone who completes The First Tee Experience to have acquired basic golf skills and to be able to demonstrate certain fundamental life skill concepts – such as interpersonal communication and the importance of rules and etiquette.
The First Tee Coach

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The First Tee Coach Program is an educational training program that prepares staff and volunteers at Chapters of The First Tee to deliver The First Tee Life Skills Experience, which includes the TARGET program, as well as the Par, Birdie, Eagle and Ace levels of certification.
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.
Contact The First Tee of Salina at steve.hardesty@salina.org

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