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Classes & Instruction
2010 Fall - San Jose & Palo Alto

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Overview

The First Tee of San Jose is to develop youth through golf throughout the South Bay. Our mission is 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.

Participants learn to appreciate diversity, resolve conflicts, build confidence and set goals for their future. Programs focus on Nine Core Values – honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

The key components of our programming consists of classes, certification, outreach, instruction, events, and opportunities.

 
Classes

We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall over a 9-week period and 1-week camps in the summer. Classes are from an hour to an hour and a half long. The cost is $60 for each class session and $75 for each camp. Contributions are welcome. The First Tee does not turn away any student because they can not afford the class.  Scholarships are available upon request.

The Summer 2010 Class Schedule will be released May 1, 2010.

Learn more by viewing/printing our Class Descriptions.


 
Certification

At each level of the Life Skills Experience - PLAYer, Par, Birdie and Eagle - participants should complete a consistent certification process as indicated in the Certification Summary. This process increases the probability PLAYer, Par, Birdie and Eagle certified participants have not only been exposed to core lessons, but also can demonstrate and apply golf and life skills taught at each level.

Learn more by viewing/printing our Certification Summary.


 
Outreach
In addition to the classes that we offer at golf courses, we conduct Target Classes and Target Demos at schools and other locations as an introduction to our programs. Target Classes and Demos promote curiosity about the game in a safe and fun environment.

Learn more by viewing/printing our Target Classes & Demos handout.

 
Private Instruction

We strongly encourage participants to play, practice and take private lessons to improve their golf skills. Green fees for 9 holes at Rancho del Pueblo are only $2; green fees for 18 holes at Los Lagos Golf Course are only $4. A small bucket of range balls is only $2. Please contact any of our coaches to arrange for private lessons. Pricing and availability will vary per instructor.

Learn more by viewing/printing our Private Instruction handout.


 
Events & Opportunities

The First Tee Home Office and The of San Jose offer additional events & opportunities to eligible participants.

Learn more by visiting the Events & Opportunities page of the web site.


 
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 San Jose at george@thefirstteesanjose.org

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