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Windmill Golf Center

The First Tee of Cleveland will now offer programming at Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia.
Thank you to everyone who attended our OPEN HOUSE on April 13th and to all our TFTC volunteers and guests who supported us.
There is still time to sign-up!
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Windmill in the News Leader

Thank you to Jeff Saunders at The News Leader for the fantastic article about The First Tee of Cleveland at Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia.
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2013 Programming - REGISTER YEAR ROUND!

Thank you to everyone for making our 2012 Programming Season so successful.
Our 2013 schedule for Washington Park, Newburgh Heights, is now out!
Please complete the attached forms as soon as possible since some classes are limited.
If you have any questions, please call 216.641.7799.
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Participant Opportunities 2012 Calendar of Events

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The First Tee Certification Requirements Quick Glance

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The First Tee of Cleveland Parent Handbook 2012

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Food, Fun and the 9 Healthy Habits

Find out more about our winter programming!
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Byron Scott, Cavs' Coach, comes to TFTC

Click on "Learn more" to see The Plain Dealer's article and link to video when Coach Byron Scott came to TFTC ...
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Programming Frequently Asked Questions

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Life Skill Modules

Learn more about The First Tee’s Life Skill Modules:

PAR - Fundamental Communication and Self-Management Skills
Golf Skills: Putting and Chipping, Grip Stance and Posture, Pre-shot Routine

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Respecting the Rules
3. Meeting and Greeting
4. Having Fun While You learn
5. Staying Cool
6. Finding Your Personal Par

BIRDIE - Goal Setting and Dealing with Challenges
Golf Skills: Full Swing, Importance of Practice, Motivation Drills

7. Dreams and Goals
8. Positively Stating a Goal That is Important to You
9. Stating Goals Specifically
10. Setting Goals That Are Under Your Control
11. Getting to Your Goal
12. Dealing With Challenges

EAGLE - Group and Community Interaction
Golf Skills: On Course Play, Club Selection, Shot options

13. Stay Well For Life
14. Building a Go-To Team
15. Appreciating Diversity
16. Dealing With Conflicts
17. Be a Go-To Person
18. Planning for the Future

A Glimpse of Your Impact

Our participants say " Thank you"
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Program Developments

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Department of Defense

Please click on Learn More to get a Program Overview
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Home Office Highlights

Life Skills Experience™

Developed with the help of academic experts and delivered by trained coaches, the program helps young people learn life skills and core values through the sport of golf. Find out why it’s different that other programs.
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Golf in Schools

The First Tee National School Program introduces the game of golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits to elementary students during physical education classes.
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A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.
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