On The First Tee

On The First Tee
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Promoting First Tee's mission to teach life skills through the game of golf. Updating listeners on First Tee — Upstate South Carolina's programming, events, and ways to help our youth.
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Dedicated to life skills development through golf, with episodes covering goal-setting techniques, personal success stories from participants like Paul Ancona, and expert insights from industry leaders such as Jim Hackenberg. Specific themes explore First Tee's core commitments and their practical application in both golf and personal growth.

Promoting First Tee’s mission to teach life skills through the game of golf. Updating listeners on First Tee — Upstate South Carolina’s programming, events, and ways to help our youth.

Welcome back to On the First Tee with Michael Pius and Jared Crane! In Episode 3, we dive deep into one of First Tee’s most impactful Key Commitments: Building Positive Self-Identity
. This episode is all about helping young people develop the confidence, resilience, and self-worth they need to succeed—on the golf course and in life.
We’re thrilled to be joined by two inspiring guests:
Mark Good – 2024 Young Professional Council Member of the Year, First Tee – Upstate South Carolina. Mark shares how his journey with First Tee and the Young Professionals Council has helped him grow personally and professionally, and how he now pays it forward.
Steve Goforth – PGA Professional and host of the Goforth and Golf podcast. Steve brings a wealth of experience from both the teaching and playing sides of the game and offers valuable insight into how golf can shape character and build strong identities in youth.
Together, we unpack real stories, personal growth moments, and practical ways to support positive self-identity in young people. Whether you’re a coach, parent, supporter, or young professional, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to help others believe in themselves .
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