Self-Esteem Grows When Strengthened and Developed by Mentors

Low Self-Esteem = Low Self-Worth

A variety of factors contribute to low self-esteem including External Expectations. External Expectations impact our identities by affecting our ability to be the person that we want to be VERSUS the person that society demands us to be. For example, when guardians assume that there is only one way to learn, youth may feel trapped and afraid to ask for help due to fear of rejection. Changing ourselves to meet External Expectations can be extremely damaging to our self-esteem and thus, our overall well-being. Low self-esteem commonly leads to being self-critical, focusing on the negatives, giving into peer-pressure, and making poor choices. First Tee commits to: “Helping youth on and off of the course to find their self-confidence, discover what they’re capable of, and feel safe being themselves by encouraging ongoing discussions and providing consistent support as they explore who they are and who they will become”.

Happier and Healthier Existence

First Tee believes that Self-confidence grows when we work to strengthen and develop it, through the cycle of trying, failing and trying again until the goal is achieved”. It is our mission to create a safe and compassionate space for youth to learn, to make mistakes, to ask questions, and to embrace their uniqueness. As guardians, coaches, and mentors, we are in the position to model and to teach positive support and self-confidence by treating ourselves, others, and our surroundings with respect. By empowering youth to make meaningful decisions, we are sharing power and providing them with the opportunity to grow and to succeed. By teaching youth to set and follow-through with attainable goals that are important to them, we are providing a sense of responsibility, control, and hope for the future. Work with youth to find a level of success that will help them develop confidence, and most importantly, have fun and enjoy the game of golf! By exposing youth to mindfulness practices (ex: deep breathing) and coping skills (ex: painting), we are utilizing their unique skills and interests while supporting them with emotion regulation and management. Be a Go-To Person by listening to and seeking to understand our youth and by supporting them through ongoing challenges- this is one way to build a brighter and stronger future!

Join our team of supportive coaches, mentors, and volunteers today by clicking here! Let’s be the change that we hope to see in our youth and in our communities! Be part of a team that works to equip our youth with the knowledge and skills to overcome challenges and to lead through respect and empathy.

Meet Coach Alex – A Committed Mentor

Alex Wrobel joined First Tee – Silicon Valley as a volunteer coach and Board Ambassador in 2021 and has made a positive impact on his participants and on our entire organization.

Alex works for SAP Labs as a Principal Solution Architect. Since he joined FTSV, he has emersed himself fully and made a positive impact. Alex has coached every season since he started and has been one of our most active and reliable volunteer coaches. He works full time and still manages to find time to coach 3-4 classes each season.

“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to be part of such an amazing organization and I enjoy the time with everybody involved: staff, coaches, board members, participants and their families.” Says Alex. “It is fantastic to see what a great, positive impact the program has on its participants – not only on golf skills, but also especially on the life skills we teach and the opportunities like college scholarships it helps to provide. As a coach it is a very rewarding experience to be part of this program.”

“We are grateful to have Alex on our team. He goes above and beyond our expectations.”  says Manny Gallardo, FTSV Program Coordinator. ”For example, Alex often arrives early and before the other volunteers to assist in setting up for our classes and is the last one to leave in order to help ease the transition for our staff.  He also introduces new golf and life skill strategies to help create the best learning environment for our participants.  Alex believes in building meaningful relationships. The participants speak very highly of him and about how he makes them feel heard and listened to. In addition, Alex always takes the time to speak with the junior coaches about their next major steps in life and always provides thoughtful and genuine advice about how to prepare for those next steps. He truly is not just a coach, but a mentor. His contributions and experience he offers to the program are invaluable.”

In addition to his coaching, we can always count on him to assist at our tournaments and fundraising events. As a board ambassador, he has perfect attendance at our meetings and always finds ways to add value and research for various projects without even being asked. It is a great combination when Ambassadors also volunteer as coaches to establish a true connection with our youth development program.  We are thankful for his contributions and grateful to have him on our team.

We are looking for additional coaches like Alex. If you are interested in making a positive difference, being part of a supportive community, and building your coaching and leadership skills, please apply to join our team.

How to get started

  • Visit our volunteer page and click on the volunteer form.
  • Or contact Julie Donnellan at 408-508-4882 or [email protected]
  • Click here for our volunteer tri-fold for more information
  • We are accepting volunteers year-round, but to be able to coach in the next season you will need to complete the on-boarding steps by 2/15 for Spring, and 5/15 for Summer, 8/15 for Fall, and 11/15 for Winter
  • Training provided (golf and life skills)

First Tee 2021 Annual Review Features FTSV’s Nancy

First Tee’s 2021 Annual Review features FTSV participant Nancy Rivera.

The Annual Review is a high-level snapshot of how the combined chapters within the First Tee Network positively impacted the lives of youth. Very few participants are featured, so we are very proud of Nancy and all her accomplishment that made her an obvious choice to include.

View the full FT 2021 Annual Review.

FTSV’s Participants Selected for First Tee Leadership Summit

Isabella Herrera and Katelyn Chan from First Tee — Silicon Valley have been selected to attend the First Tee Leadership Summit in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore in West Creek Ranch, Montana, August 1-5 and 8-12. They will join a cohort of 20 teens from across the First Tee network. Over the course of the 5 days, they will be provided an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills through dynamic outdoor and team-building activities. They will also participate in collaborative workshops which will challenge their conceptions of transformational leadership. First Tee’s core competencies of building character, self-confidence and resilience will be a part of the experience, combined with a robust curriculum which explores the concepts of building authentic relationships, growing through challenge, and building positive self-identity.

Meet our Game Changers Participants:

Isabella is going to be a sophomore at Notre Dame High School in San Jose and has been part of FTSV for 9 years. She is an Ace participant and volunteer coach for our chapter. She is one of our go-to volunteers at our community outreach events where she assists in Spanish translation and delivers our activities. Outside of FTSV she is an e-Leader for LPGA Girls Golf, is on the Youth on Course Leadership Council, and is a member of the YOC DRIVE Club that works to improve diversity in golf.

Katelyn is a raising senior at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino and has been in our program for 10 years. She completed all four of our Ace classes/projects and is one of longest standing participants in our program. She began volunteering as a junior coach this year and participated in our 2022 Leadership Series. Outside of FTSV she is a treasurer for a school club that donates arts and crafts to charities.

Isabella and Katelyn are representatives of the leadership qualities that we espouse. They know when to step back in order to help others step up. They show empathy to others and exhibit strong interpersonal skills,” says FTSV Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt. “We are proud of who they are and we are excited for their opportunity to continue developing their leadership skills at the summit.”

First Tee Leadership Summit is one of several national opportunities provided by First Tee. Isabella and Katelyn join our other Ace participants that have applied and been selected based on their outstanding work in our program and in their communities. To find out more regarding our national, regional, and local opportunities please visit our youth opportunity page.

Interested in starting the journey as a FTSV participant? Please visit our Youth Classes Page. Lastly, if you are interested in coaching and developing the leadership qualities in our youth please visit our volunteer page.

Congratulations Isabella and Katelyn!

Thank You Open Sponsors – See Results

It was a great (but very warm) day on June 10th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club with 160 golfers supporting the First Tee – Silicon Valley Open!  Thanks to all our sponsors we were able to raise $140K to underwrite financial aid for class participants.  We’re especially grateful for our Hosting Sponsors: EmmaLily Vineyards and PwC, our Contributing Sponsors: Emerson Street Ventures, IBM, Hallagan Huston Family Foundation, PGA TOUR Superstore, our Beverage Sponsors: Reyes Coca Cola Bottling and Body Armor and our Hole Sponsors and Foursome Sponsors all listed in on our program. All foursome pictures are posted soon on our Facebook page #FTSVOpen

Scramble Tournament Results:

First Place – Scoring an impressive 52  –  Andrew Bowdish, Doug Lung, Matt Leslie and Joe Calhoun

Each Player Won a $100 Cinnabar Hills Gift Certificate, a Dozen Titleist ProV1 Golf Balls, and a Bottle of EmmaLily Laura’s Love Wine

Second Place – Scoring a 58 (winning a 5-way scorecard playoff with an Eagle on Lake #4 and Canyon #6) – Lorin Alusic, Jon Dickenson, Al Amiri, and Arshad Khan

Each Player Won a 100 Cinnabar Hills Gift Certificate, a sleeve of Titleist ProV1 Golf Balls, and a Bottle of EmmaLily Madeline Wine

Closest to the Pin: Each player won a $50 Cinnabar Hills Gift Certificate

Lake #8: Jackson Thoreson 2’2”

Mountain #2: Chris King 0’8”

Canyon #8: Jack Dibachi 5’0”

Live Action Supporters:  Special thanks to MC Dan Rusanowsky

  1. CordeValle Resort Getaway – Rick Anderson, UC Components
  2. Dan Rusanowsky Go Teal Experience (2)– K.V. Rao and Jim Cilker
  3. EmmaLily Winemakers Dinner for 10 (3) – Ron Hallagan, Steve Guerrero, Chuck Vargas
  4. 49er Tickets & Parking/McGlinchey Singed Helmet (2) – Sione Hautau, Mike Montgomery
  5. Monterey Bay Golfers Dream: MPCC/Links at Spanish Bay/Dinner at Roy’s – Jody Ho
  6. Golden State Warrior Tickets/Warrior 2015 Limited Edition Memorbilia – Rick Anderson

Raffle Prize Winners: Foursome plus Carts unless noted
1)  Almaden Golf & Country Club – Jeremy Townsend

2) Silver Creek Valley Country Club – Tony Coleman

3)  San Jose Country Club – Lionel Yee

4)  Stanford Golf Course (3some playing with host) – Al Amiri

5)  Cinnabar Hills Golf Club & Coyote Creek Golf Club – Douglas Wheeler

6)  Shoreline Golf Course & Presidio Golf Course – Steve Guerrero

7)  Pacific Grove Golf Course & Laguna Seca Golf Ranch – Tanner Arrizabalaga

8)  Callippe Preserve Golf Course & Los Positas Golf Course – Dylan Chang

9)  Betina’s of Los Gatos $250 GC & Aldo’s Ristorante $250 GC – Chris Lopez

Thank you to our Board Members for their support, especially Co-Chairs Steve Guerrero, Jr. and Evan Rosenberg, and additionally to Steve Petersen, Ron Hallagan, Sarah Beelaard, Steve Almassy, J. Ernesto Moreno, Victor Arrañaga, Frank Wilde, Jackson Thoreson, Dick Budelli, Jeffy Chang, Alex Wrobel, and Tiffany Tai.

Thank you to our Participant Speakers:  Rachana Ajjarapu, Franky Sumcad and Steven Pan plus all the volunteers.

Proceeds from the Open will help us impact the lives of youth by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. We believe that all kids deserve the chance to grow in a supportive environment with mentors guiding them. We are dedicated to building programs that are accessible, welcoming and as impactful as they are fun.  

Please contact our Development Director, Judy Dixon Deaton 408-508-4881 – [email protected]  to discuss sponsorship or underwriting opportunities for our Classic Tournament on September 12, 2022.  

Congratulations to our High School Seniors!

Congratulations to our 15 seniors on their accomplishments in high school and on their admission to college! Here is where they are going to school next year.

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AthinaChinBrown University
CaeleighRichGeorge Washington University (studying abroad in Paris)
CalvinKongUC Santa Barbara
DanielPagatpatanUniversity of Colorado, Boulder
DylanMackCal Poly SLO
JeremyWeiUniversity of Utah
JustinSongCMU
KevinKiatsupaibulUC Berkeley
NancyRiveraMiddlebury College, Vermont
RachanaAjjarapuUC Merced
ShivaniPatelUC Berkeley

We have been fortunate to have many of them in our program between 4 and 12 years. While they are leaving our program as participants, we are excited for them to continue their journey in college and be game changers within their communities.

Thank you seniors!

Interested in starting the program and taking part in what our seniors experienced?

  • Visit our youth classes page to learn more.
  • Registration for the Summer is now closed, but you can join us in the fall with registration opening August 11th at 10am.
  • The fall season begins 9/6 and ends 10/29.
  • Questions? Email [email protected] or call 408-508-4880

Summer of Opportunity!

Every year participants from our Ace level, which is the highest in our program, are selected to apply for First Tee National opportunities. Competition for the opportunities is high and spaces are limited. To be selected, applicants must meet the requirements set forth by First Tee National, and must write several short essays, add in their accomplishments in and out of the classroom, and include letters of recommendation. Applicants from across the country apply for the limited spaces and recipients get to experience opportunities of a life time. We are thrilled to announce the acceptance of 5 of our Ace participants:  Franky Sumcad, Salma Rivera, Nancy Rivera, Norah Yang, and Sophie Thai (pictures shown left to right) to various First Tee National opportunities.

Franky Sumcad, Norah Yang, and Sophie Thai were accepted to the First Tee National Championship to be held at Warren Golf Course in South Bend Indiana on June 27th – July 1st. Click here for the full story

Salma Rivera and Nancy Rivera  were all accepted to the Game Changers Academy to be held July 19th-23th in Philadelphia, PA. Participants will take part in workshops exploring topics that encourage personal growth and promote understanding of diversity, equality and inclusion that foster positive change in the community. Click here for the full story

Nancy Rivera was one of 25 high school graduates selected from around the country (over 250 program locations nationwide) to the First Tee College Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program supports alumni throughout their college career in an effort to further their life skill development and mentorship. The need and merit-based program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of college admission. The program also provides professional development workshops and access to internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation. Click here for the full story

“We are proud and excited to have Franky, Salma, Norah, Sophie and Nancy represent our chapter at these national opportunities,” says First Tee – Silicon Valley Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt. “We are grateful to have had them in our program and be able to watch them give back and develop strong interpersonal skills. They make our program a better place. Congratulations Franky, Salma, Nancy, Norah, and Sophie!”

Please join us in congratulating our participants for their outstanding achievement. Acceptance to these opportunities is a product of their character, the work they put in, and the commitment they demonstrated to progress through our program.

To find out more regarding our local, regional, and national opportunities please visit our youth opportunity page.

FTSV Participants Accepted for the 2022 First Tee National Championship!

First Tee – Silicon Valley Ace participants Franky Sumcad, Norah Yang, and Sophie Thai will compete in the second annual First Tee National Championship in South Bend Indiana on June 27th to July 1st. First Tee National Championship brings together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level. The winners of each male/female division will be awarded with the Tattersall Cup named after First Tee Trustee, Fred Tattersall. Each winner will earn an exemption into the PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

First Tee National Championship is a 54-hole stroke-play event featuring a Girls and Boys division for high school participants ages 14-18. The field includes 24 boys and 24 girls, ages 14-19, who are selected based on their golf skill, competitive golf experience and handicap.

Meet Franky:

Franky is a terrific FTSV participant since 2012 and is a dedicated FTSV volunteer since 2020. She has volunteered as a coach in classes and at our Girls Golf events, and assisted at our fundraisers. She is also a high-performing competitive golfer. She is number 1 on her high school team and a +1 handicap. She was recommended, interviewed, and was selected as an honorary junior member at Silver Creek Valley Country Club, chosen for her skill level and for her character. She played in their inaugural Thanksgiving skins game featuring Franky, who won the most skins, and their other junior honorary members: 

Sabrina Iqbal – TCU / California CIF High School Champion, NCGA Champion, SF City Champion, CA Women’s Amateur Champion

Katherine Zhu – CAL / Rolex All American, two-time AJGA Champ, #1 player at CAL

Caleb Shetler – SJSU / Mountain West Freshman of the year, 2021 US Amateur participant at Oakmont, Santa Clara County Champion, Course Record Holder Cinnabar (60) and San Jose Country Club (59). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW483rVg_q4

Meet Norah

Norah is a leader and role model in her classes as a FTSV participant and as a coach. She has been active as a participant since 2015 and began volunteering as a FTSV coach last season. As it relates to her golfing acumen, she led her high school golf team as a freshman to a league championship and was awarded MVP of the league in 2021. She has qualified for both the USKids World Championship twice and the IMG Junior World at Torrey Pines. Additionally, she has placed high in several AGJA tournaments.

Meet Sophie:

Sophie has been an outstanding participant in our program for 10 years and has been an active public speaker for our chapter. She represented FTSV at the 2021 Pure Insurance Open and placed tied for 2nd at the 2021 National Championship. She is highly ranked and is a 2-time Girls Golf Champion, has 3 top 3 finishes in the AJGA, and is first team all-league in high school.

Franky practices out of Silver Creek Country Club, Norah and Sophie practice at Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto.  

“We were proud to see Franky, Norah, and Sophie compete in this event, which provides them with a college level experience on and off the course.” said George Maxe, President & CEO of FTSV. “All three participants have been part of our chapter for over 5 years. We have been delighted to see them grow in character over the years and play at such a highly competitive level.”

Best of luck to all three!

FTSV’s Participants Selected for Game Changers Academy

Salma Rivera and Nancy Rivera from First Tee — Silicon Valley have been selected to attend the First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. in Philadelphia, July 19-23, 2022. They are 2 of 72 teens from the First Tee network who have been selected for the five-day learning and empowerment academy and will participate in critical conversations around issues of identity, racism, equity and empathy. RISE, a national leader in the sports community championing social justice and working to improve race relations, will facilitate engaging and interactive workshops paired with introspective activities and reflections led by our nationally trained First Tee coaches. The Academy builds throughout the week into a final outreach project in DE&I (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion).

Meet our Game Changers Participants:

Salma is a junior at University Preparatory Academy (UPA) in San Jose and has been part of FTSV for 5 years. She is an Ace participant. She was a participant in our 2022 Leadership Series and has assisted our outreach efforts recruiting participants, assisting games and translating. Outside of FTSV she volunteers for the City of San Jose, picking up litter and volunteering at her local foodbank.

Nancy is a graduating senior at UPA and has been in our program for 5 years. She is an Ace participant and has assisted with FTSV outreach events, speaking with families and spreading the word about our program.  Outside of our program she is the founder of her school’s Latinx club and volunteers for Cycle of Hope through Habitat for Humanity. At the 2021 First Tee Innovators Forum, Nancy developed the idea to provide educational support and workshops for her community. The workshops are offered in Spanish and include resources on how to effectively support their child as they pursue post-secondary education, such as the process of completing the FAFSA, SAT/ACT and scholarship opportunities, how to navigate online resources, and more.

Salma and Nancy are leaders in and outside of our program and are taking action in their communities to be positive difference makers,” says FTSV Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt. “Acceptance in the Game Changers Academy will provide valuable lessons and experiences which will equip them with the tools to give back and make positive change. We are proud of who they are and how they want to make this world a better place, and we are excited to see them pursue their goals in order to shape the future.”

The event will be held at Villanova University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Selected participants will be housed at the Good Counsel Hall dormitory at Villanova and golf programming will take place at Walnut Lane Golf Club and Merion Golf Club.

First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. is one of several national opportunities provided by First Tee headquarters designed to inspire and encourage high school students on a deeper level as they progress through the program and toward higher education opportunities. The Academy honors First Tee’s former CEO, Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., who led the organization from 2000 until his retirement in 2017.

Congratulations Salma and Nancy!

Nancy Selected to First Tee College Scholarship Program

Nancy Rivera is one of 25 high school graduates selected to the First Tee College Scholarship Program based on academic performance, length and involvement in First Tee programs, financial need and commitment to volunteerism. She joins a class of 25 Scholars in the First Tee College Scholarship Program’s Class of 2022. This is the largest class to date and a significant milestone as the youth development organization celebrates 25 years of helping young people build their strength of character through golf.

Meet our scholar!

Nancy Rivera, First Tee – Silicon Valley

Graduating from University Preparatory Academy in San Jose, CA

  • 18-year-old incoming college freshman at Middlebury College in Vermont, where she plans on pursuing the pre-med track
  • Nancy has been involved with First Tee Silicon Valley for five years. She attended the 2021 First Tee Leadership Summit and 2021 First Tee Innovators Forum.
  • At the 2021 First Tee Innovators Forum, Nancy developed the idea to provide educational support and workshops for her community. The workshops are offered in Spanish and include resources on how to effectively support their child as they pursue post-secondary education, such as the process of completing the FAFSA, SAT/ACT and scholarship opportunities, how to navigate online resources, and more.
  • She is a first-generation college student.
  • Founder of her high school’s LatinX club
  • Nancy volunteers every weekend preparing and serving meals for her community, having been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for the number of volunteer hours she had in 2021.
  • Aspires to become an OBGYN.
  • 3.6 GPA
  • “My parents taught me the importance of superación, which has two meanings: to overcome and to improve oneself. My parents exemplified it and First Tee – Silicon Valley helped me exhibit it. I am driven by superación, to overcome challenges and help create a future for myself and family. Through my experiences with various First Tee coaches, I realized I did not have to face challenges alone.”

First Tee College Scholarship Program extends its impact to First Tee alumni across the U.S. by providing support throughout their post-graduate careers. Nancy will be paired with a dedicated, trained adult mentor who will help encourage and guide her throughout the college experience, including virtual and in-person meetups. The program also provides professional development workshops held in person throughout the year, and up to $5,000 per year toward tuition.

“I offer congratulations and a warm welcome to our Class of 2022 First Tee Scholars,” said Greg McLaughlin, CEO of First Tee. “With the support of our donors, we’re able to provide this ongoing support as they matriculate through college and prepare for future careers. These outstanding young leaders have bright futures ahead, and we believe the skills and values developed through First Tee will empower them throughout their collegiate journey and beyond.”

Applications for the Class of 2022 were received from participants across the First Tee network. Following an online application process, Nancy participated in one-on-one interviews and was selected by a national committee. In addition to academic performance, applicants were considered based on financial need, chapter involvement, volunteerism, and other criteria.

Congratulations Nancy on your well-deserved honor! We are fortunate to have you in our program. Thank you for giving back and being a role model for us all! We are excited for your academic future.

Caddy Club Majors Continues with US Open on June 16th

It’s not too late to join the Caddy Club as a way to support our Financial Aid Program and meet the needs of providing a nurturing environment for the young people in our community.

It kicked off with the Masters on April 7th – but it is not too late to join in the fun for the US Open (pick deadline is Thu, Jun-16 6:45 AM Pacific. This year’s competition continues next month with the Open Championship July 14-17. When you join as a recurring donor you will be signed up for next year too. All Caddy Club members receive invitations to our free Donor Appreciation events which includes our Caddy Club Majors Competition.

  • Every $240 donation allows FTSV to offer financial aid to a new under-served, at-risk youth participant to attend an 8-week program.
  • Become a Caddy Club member by making a minimum $20 monthly donation for at least 12 months or a one-time donation of a minimum of $240Click Here to Join!

CONGRATULATIONS to Caddy Club Majors PGA Championship WINNERS:

1st Place – AALLIONE – Alexander Allione

2nd Place –  EIGHT BALL HELEN – Helen Ziemann

3rd Place – BABY NEEDS SHOES – Kate Huston

4th Place – PACIFIC DREAMS Ron Hallagan 

5th Place – DJW10788  DJ Wheeler 

Together, We’re Building Game Changers!

Our kids and teens are facing challenges unseen by previous generations. Many lack access to safe opportunities that foster a culture of acceptance and provide mentorship. They live in a world where social pressures are always on, calm and confidence are hard to access, and perseverance is a required superpower every day.

Spring Girls’ Golf Play Day

First Tee – Silicon Valley hosted our Summer Pre-Season Girls Golf Play Day on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at Rancho del Pueblo. The theme of the event was Carnival Fiesta with a Twist of Encanto.

Twenty-five of FTSV’s youth participants enjoyed a fun and collaborative day of games and activities at the course. This event provided a safe and welcoming environment for participants to build their self-esteem, social connections, and life skills. For the first time in FTSV history, two male participants joined in on the event and were received positively by the group. We hope that this positive experience will pave the way for continued inclusion of diverse groups at this event.  

The participants were encouraged to engage in both the carnival-style games and the Encanto-related activities. Carnival-style games included: corn hole, ring toss, hula-hoop race, photobooth and putt bowling. Encanto-style activities included: whisper challenge, obstacle course, flower-crafting, fortune-telling, and freeze-dance mindfulness. Specifically, the purpose of the mindfulness activity was to encourage the participants to live in the present moment by focusing on their physical and emotional well-being. Our seven amazing volunteer coaches supported participants throughout the event by emphasizing the integration of core values such as confidence, respect, and sportsmanship. The event concluded with participants trading in their raffle tickets for fun prizes, building strong social connections, and preparing for another wonderful season here at FTSV!

All FTSV Girls in PLAYer Part 2 and above interested in joining, or learning more about our next Girls Golf event on August 20th, 2022 may contact Gabby Ruiz at [email protected] or call (650) 887-7104. We will release our next event flyer on our youth opportunity page around mid-July. Stay tuned!