2. Welcome to The First Tee of The Triangle This is a brief introduction to The First Tee. Over the course of this presentation, we will review four basic areas:

3. Course Overview What is The First Tee? What is The First Tee? Research-proven Success Core Values & Life Skills National School Program

4. What is The First Tee? Our Mission To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf

5. What is The First Tee? First and foremost The First Tee is a Youth Development Organization

6. THE FIRST TEE Honorary Chairman Former President George Bush Founding Partners © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

7. What is The First Tee? The First Tee trademarks are the Nine Core Values® and the Life Skills Experience.

8. What is The First Tee? The First Tee Nine Core Values® are traits that are exhibited through personal behavior by coaches, staff and volunteers. A value can be taught only through example. The First Tee Life Skills are very specific lessons geared to teach young people effective habits that, when incorporated on the course and in daily life, can lead to positive decisions and outcomes.

9. The First Tee Nine Core Values The Nine Core Values ® The First Tee embraces are inherent to the game of golf. These values have been incorporated into The First Tee Life Skills Experience and the National School Program.

10. The First Tee Nine Core Values The First Tee Nine Core Values® Honesty - the quality or state of being truthful; not deceptive Golf is unique from other sports in that players regularly call penalties on themselves and report their own score. Integrity - strict adherence to a standard of value or conduct; personal honesty and independence Golf is a game of etiquette and composure. Players are responsible for their actions and personal conduct on the golf course even at times when others may not be looking. Sportsmanship - observing the rules of play and winning or losing with grace Players must know and abide by the rules of golf and be able to conduct themselves in a kind and respectful manner towards others even in a competitive game. Respect - to feel or show deferential regard for; esteem In golf it is important to show respect for oneself, playing partners, fellow competitors, the golf course, and 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 one achieves. Players can increase confidence in their abilities by being positive and focusing on something they are doing well, regardless of the outcome.

11. The First Tee Nine Core Values The First Tee Nine Core Values® Responsibility - accounting for one’s actions; dependable Players are responsible for their actions on the golf course. It is up to them 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, players must continue through bad breaks and their own mistakes, while learning from past experiences. Courtesy - considerate behavior toward others; a polite remark or gesture A round of golf should begin and end with a handshake between fellow competitors. Players also should be still and quiet while others are preparing and performing a shot. Judgment - the ability to make a decision or form an opinion; a decision reached after consideration Using good judgment is very important 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 players consider executing, as well as making healthy choices on and off the golf course.

12. Life Skills Experience While The First Tee uses golf as an instructional platform, the keystone of our program is the Life Skills Experience. The First Tee is proactive in reaching youth and giving them sound, fundamental life skills to manage their life. In a sense, we tackle all problems of youth today, as we empower young people to achieve their dreams and give them a skill set to do so.

13. Life Skills Experience The First Tee participants will be well prepared to manage their life by the time they reach the “at-risk” years. We do this by teaching them: Interpersonal skills & self-management skills – how to interact with others, how to communicate, and how to manage their emotions. This gives youth the skills to present themselves to others in a positive manner and techniques to manage their emotions when others do not treat them in the same positive manner.

14. Life Skills Experience Goal setting skills – What are their dreams? Where do they want to go in life? We ask young people to dream and then teach them how to set goal ladders to be able to reach their dreams. Resilience skills – we teach young people skills to overcome challenges and obstacles. Once you set goals, there are going to be barriers which prevent you from achieving them. The First Tee provides a wide variety of tools and techniques which allow participants the best opportunity to overcome these challenges and ultimately achieve their goals.

15. Life Skills Experience Life Skills lessons are taught in a seamless approach while participants are working on golf skills. It’s more than a game

16. Life Skills Experience Life Skills are skills for life The First Tee wants everyone who completes the program 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.

17. Life Skills Experience Life Skills Categories PLAYerParBirdieEagle Interpersonal Skills Self-management Goal Setting Resilience Skills

18. # Par # Birdie # Eagle 1010 Explore the Game 1616 Dreams and Goals2 Stay Well for Life 11 Respecting the Rules 1717 Positive and Important to You 2323 Building a Go-to Team 1212 Meeting and Greeting w/ A-L-R 1818 Specific 2424 Appreciating Diversity 1313 Having Fun While You Learn 1919 Under Your Control 2525 Dealing with Conflicts 1414 Staying Cool 2020 Goal Ladder 2626 Be a Go-to Person 1515 Personal Par 2121 Dealing with Challenges 2727 Planning for the Future PLAYerPLAYer Life Skills Experience

19. Certification The Life Skills Experience moves participants through five levels of certification - PLAYer, Par, Birdie, Eagle and Ace. Each level focuses on increasing golf skills and Life Skills which are age-appropriate for physical and cognitive abilities.

21. Activity

22. What Does A The First Tee Class look like? Formal lesson plan Class length generally one hour long Classes meet once per week for 8 weeks Activities set up prior to class start Parents observe but not involved

23. Core Lesson Plan Components Establish Objectives Life Skills Golf Skills Etiquette and Rules of Golf 1.Warm-up 2.Seamless Games / Activities 3.Wrap-up Good-Better-How © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

24. Good-Better-How The First Tee method used for providing feedback Catch others doing something right Utilized with participants and coaches. © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

26. Life Skills Experience PLAYer The First Tee has an innovative program called PLAYer. PLAYer is a unique aspect of teaching golf. Instead of learning the swing at the driving range, we introduce young people to the game where it is played - on the course. Young people learn the concept of the game and become comfortable with, and respectful of, the course and course etiquette first. This method is similar to how young people learn other sports like soccer, football, baseball and basketball.

27. #PLAYer 1 Welcome and Showing Respect 2 Courtesy toward Others 3 Responsibility for the Course 4 The Honesty of PLAYers 5 Modeling Sportsmanship 6 Developing Confidence 7 Using Good Judgment 8 Playing with Perseverance 9 Living with Integrity

28. The “What” and “Who” of The First Tee 1.The required entry level of the Life Skills Experience; for young people ages 7 and older 2.Any person who plays the game of golf PLAYer

29. The PLAYer Paradigm Introduces PLAYers to the game on-course Creates opportunities to play the game FIRST - – “What to do” Uses purposeful games to help PLAYers develop golf and life skills Creates curiosity about golf and life skill development SECOND - – “How to do it”

30. Predicted Impact of PLAYer on The First Tee More PLAYers who have fun and are comfortable within the golf environment – More PLAYers who commit to learning and applying golf and life skills – Higher levels of retention and progression through the Life Skills Experience Greater levels of impact on and off the course – Life-long PLAYers – Future leaders

31. #Par 10 Exploring the Game 11 Respecting the Rules 12 Meeting and Greeting with A-L-R 13 Having Fun While You Learn 14 Staying Cool 15 Personal Par #PLAYer 1 Welcome and Showing Respect 2 Courtesy toward Others 3 Responsibility for the Course 4 The Honesty of PLAYers 5 Modeling Sportsmanship 6 Developing Confidence 7 Using Good Judgment 8 Playing with Perseverance 9 Living with Integrity © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

32. Positive Youth Development through The First Tee Life Skills Education Golf Context External Assets Internal Assets The First Tee Nine Core Values Positive Youth Development The First Tee Coaches The First Tee Life Skills Experience

33. The First Tee Coach Building Blocks Activity- Based Mastery- Driven Empower Youth Continuous Learning © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

34. Activity- Based Doing vs. Telling Fun & Seamless Building Block Strategies © 2010 World Golf Foundation, Inc.

35. Research Does The First Tee program work? In 2003, The First Tee developed a strategic plan for ongoing research to: Measure the impact of the Life Skills Education programs on participants Examine how and why The First Tee is a valuable youth development organization Enable The First Tee to improve its programs for participants

36. Research Independent research was conducted by University of Nevada - Las Vegas, University of Florida and University of Virginia. Results after two years of the longitudinal study show: 90% of participants in the study transfer life skills to school, home and other areas 90% retained life skills over time Of the participants in the study, The First Tee had an 83% retention rate compared to 50% average for other youth- serving organizations

37. Research When comparing The First Tee participants with youth in other sports: The First Tee participants scored higher on meeting and greeting, managing emotions, resolving conflicts, appreciating diversity and getting help from others Youth in The First Tee also scored higher on goal setting, initiative, emotional regulation, pro-social norms and positive relationships The First Tee youth scored higher on perceived academic competence (confidence), moral conduct (responsibility, honesty, integrity), self-efficacy to resist peer pressure (judgment), and preference for challenging skills (perseverance)

38. National School Program The Nine Core Values® are also introduced in elementary school Physical Education classes through The First Tee National School Program. The National School Program teaches physical educators to teach golf to elementary-age children while incorporating the Nine Core Values® into each lesson.

39. Three Types of Programs Traditional (Core) Programs Outreach Programs National School Program

40. Traditional (Core) Programs Local green-grass golf facilities used to help administer The First Tee Life Skills Experience – Fall 2010 locations: Brier Creek CC, Hedingham GC, Hillandale GC, Knights Play Golf, Meadowbrook GC, Triangle Golf Center, – 208 participants served in 2009 – 266 participants served in 2010 Growth in the number of volunteer coaches has allowed us to increase participation by 20%! Classes usually begin by 5:30pm

41. Outreach Programs Partner with other organizations to help deliver a version of The First Tee Life Skills Education to participants in the Triangle. – 4-week sessions – Classes happen at partner location, not at a golf facility – 650 participants reached through outreach programs in 2009 – Goal to reach 725 participants in 2010

42. National School Program PE teachers cited the positive changes in their students’ behavior as a result of the Nine Core Values® delivered through the National School Program. The National School Program is in 34 elementary schools in Wake County. In 2009, served over 23,000 participants through NSP.

43. Conclusion The First Tee is a youth development organization that uses proven methods to teach young people Life Skills and Core Values through the game of golf. When these lessons become life-long habits, they help The First Tee participants be successful on and off the golf course. (i.e. PLAYer’s for Life)

44. Welcome to The First Tee of The Triangle Please be confident that the time and effort you devote to The First Tee is appreciated not only by your Chapter staff, but by the young people in your community whose lives you will impact. Thank you for joining us!