Dylan Chang from First Tee – Silicon Valley is 1 of 48 participants selected from across the country to the First Tee Leadership Academy in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore. The Leadership Academy provides selected teens insight on how successful teams perform. The curriculum explores leadership concepts focusing on…
(1) building a successful team by recognizing values and identifying strengths/weaknesses
(2) leading a team by developing authentic relationships and empowering others
(3) supporting the team by developing awareness and acting with humility
(4) assessing based on comprehending and identifying the teams need and supporting through innovation and advocacy.
The academy provides an opportunity for teens to explore team dynamics that enhance their future performance as they collaborate with peers and adult mentors. Activity- based workshops are facilitated by leaders from the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes Benz Stadium, and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
Meet our Leadership Academy Participant!
Dylan Chang is a rising Junior at Carlmont High School in Belmont. He is a model for First Tee engagement and commitment. He has been in the program for over 8 years, achieving all of our past levels, and participating in every season. Additionally, he has been volunteering at our admin table for 2 years and coaching as many as 3 classes each season on Saturdays. Recently, he was awarded the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for the amount of volunteer hours served at FTSV.
“Upon learning that I’ve been accepted into the Leadership Academy, I felt a mixture of excitement and a sense of pride in that I am able to share the values and experiences that I have learned through FTSV with peers from around the country, “ said Dylan. “I am also elated knowing that the skills and experiences from this coming opportunity will follow and guide me throughout the rest of my life.”
“FTSV has always been a home to me. I have the luxury of meeting many wonderful people who I can consider as part of my second family. Beyond family, FTSV has always been an amazing growing environment where I can absorb and use the experiences of those around me to help develop the best version of myself that I can be.”
“Dylan is what First Tee is all about. He is a person of high character and looks out for others,” says FTSV Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt. “He is a team player who we are grateful to have in our program, leading our younger participants. Congratulations Dylan!
