This week, we’re celebrating coaches and their impact on our participants and their communities. The incredible coaches and the meaningful relationships they foster have always been the heartbeat of First Tee.
The Unsung Hero
Our team of trusted, trained and caring coaches and staff develop meaningful relationships with participants that prepare them for what’s next – on the course, at school and in daily life. First Tee coaches and mentors set our program apart and change the landscape of their communities every day.
First Tee has 150 chapters across the globe, and they are celebrating First Tee Week with events, storytelling and programming. Find your nearest chapter to learn more about enrolling your child, volunteering as a coach and more!
Dear Coach, you taught me…
Click on the photos below and read the first-hand stories of how coaches have impacted our participants, alumni, staff and supporters.
Melody
Dear Coach Charma,
Coach Charma Regena Bell is the reason we love First tee Delaware so much. Not only is she encouraging to the kids but even to the adults. The kindness she shares with all the families is unmatched. There is not a better representative of what First Tee – Delaware stands for. She is a shining example of what it means to be a team player, a woman golfer and a great coach! Thank you for all you do Charma! Thank you to all the coaches that keep the program going!
Melody Elgesem Parent
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Dear Coach Donald,
Thank you for being the head coach of First Tee. You are also a good listener!
Dear Coach Heidi,
Thank you for giving us snacks at the end of practice. Thank you for being kind!
Jack & Patrick Tully Participants
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Dear Coach Austin,
Thank you, Coach Austin, for showing me how to fix and fill divots with seed/sand mix and for teaching me how to play fling golf!
Margaret Adkins, Participant
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Dear Coach Becky,
Thank you for being fun, being kind and teaching others.
Harper Collins Participant
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Dear Coach John,
Thank you coach John for taking the time to work with us. You bring lots of fun activities to make golf fun while teaching us to be great people in our communities. We love when you, Coach Joe and Coach Charma come and make our days so much brighter!
Nativity Preparatory School 7th & 8th Grades Wilmington, DE
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Dear Coach Donald, John & Brian,
Thank you for giving your time to us to have so much fun.
Frog Hollow Spring 2025 Class
Parents believe coaches are essential to youth development
A finding with The Harris Poll shows parents turn to coaches to help teach their kids character, self-confidence, determination and leadership.
Ninety-one percent of parents agree that sports coaching should inspire their child to excel both on and off the field.
