Chapter participants Annika Collado and Matthew Jimenez along with chapter alumni and Manager of Operations Savannah Mansueti (on zipline) were selected to attend the First Tee Leadership Academy in Atlanta.
In partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore, First Tee Leadership Academy builds on the 5-week local Leadership Series and provides selected teens insight on how successful teams perform. The curriculum explores leadership concepts focusing on
- building a successful team by recognizing values and identifying strengths/weaknesses,
- leading a team by developing authentic relationships and empowering others,
- supporting the team by developing awareness and acting with humility, and
- 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.
48 teens were selected to attend the leadership academy. 30+ leaders from the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses facilitated 18+ hours of activity-based leadership programming throughout the academy week.
Some highlights included a self-guided tour at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, a team scavenger hunt at the College Football Hall of Fame, golf programming at the PGA TOUR Superstore’s Store Support Center that included a putting competition and the opportunity to explore the latest technology and test equipment at their state-of-the-art fitting studio, Skyline Park at Ponce City Market, soccer programming at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, and high/low ropes course and zipline at Treetop Quest.
48 teens were selected to attend the leadership academy. 30+ leaders from the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses facilitated 18+ hours of activity-based leadership programming throughout the academy week.
Some highlights included a self-guided tour at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, a team scavenger hunt at the College Football Hall of Fame, golf programming at the PGA TOUR Superstore’s Store Support Center that included a putting competition and the opportunity to explore the latest technology and test equipment at their state-of-the-art fitting studio, Skyline Park at Ponce City Market, soccer programming at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, and high/low ropes course and zipline at Treetop Quest.