*The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits were created through a collaboration among The First Tee, ANNIKA Foundation and Florida Hospital for Children to promote healthy, active lifestyles for youth. Back to School
August is the appropriate time to feature one of the The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits*: School. As part of our youth development curriculum, The First Tee of Silicon Valley not only teaches youth how to play golf but we promote healthy, active lifestyles and we stress the emotional and social benefits of golf that can also be incorporated into one’s daily life.
School is a place to build healthy relationships by supporting teachers, asking for help and pursuing mentoring opportunities with other students. Our coaches/mentors have our participants specifically discuss and list the different types of relationships that are necessary to have at school. We also ask them to identify ways the support form students and adults in school can contribute to having a healthy heart. Our participants learn that success in school – learning, building relationships and contributing to the school environment – leads to success in other areas of life.
The First Tee of Silicon Valley is a safe haven that provides structure, direction and mentorship to many children who never dreamed of playing golf. Our participants are behaving better, are getting better grades and are healthier on the golf course, in the classroom, and in their local communities.
Consider registering your child in a class, becoming a volunteer or supporting our non-profit youth development organization.
*The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits were created through a collaboration among The First Tee, ANNIKA Foundation and Florida Hospital for Children to promote healthy, active lifestyles for youth.
*The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits were created through a collaboration among The First Tee, ANNIKA Foundation and Florida Hospital for Children to promote healthy, active lifestyles for youth.