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Andy Bean
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Andy Bean, Honorary Chairman of The First Tee of Lakeland

His best finish on the Champions Tour in 2004 is T2nd at the Commerce Bank Long Island Classic.
He ranks 26th in Charles Schwab Cup Points on the Champions Tour.

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Brad Bryant
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His best finish on the PGA TOUR in 2004 is T37th at the Valero Texas Open.
He ranks T15th in Current Par or Better Streak on the PGA TOUR

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Stacy Walsh
Executive Director
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John Copeland
Program Coordinator
Level 2 Coach
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John Copeland

John is our First Tee Program Coordinator, a lesson instructor at our facility and a certified First Tee Level 2 Coach. A life-long Coach of various sports, John most recently coached Varsity Men’s & Women’s Basketball in Sacramento, California. After 31 years in education between Sacramento and Lakeland, John retired from his Principal position in 2000 and became a certified instructor through the US Golf Teachers Federation. John’s natural ability to mentor young people has also lead him to become a Motivational speaker, Radio Talk show host, and he has authored a book, “Come to The Edge…Lessons on 21st Century Education”.

AnnaLeis Caldwell
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FirstTee Recognized Coach
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AnnaLeis Caldwell

AnnaLeis Caldwell grew up playing many sports but when her dad signed her up for First Tee programming in Monterey County, she fell in love with the game of golf. AnnaLeis flourished and became a familiar face at First Tee National Events as she participated in the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, attended multiple First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academies, was a First Tee Scholar and even spoke at The Players Championship Dinner as a spokesperson for the First Tee program.

AnnaLeis attended North Greenville University on a golf scholarship and recorded the most top 10 finishes in NGU women’s golf history, was All-Conference all four years, and was the captain her Junior and Senior year. Throughout her college career she remained involved with First Tee of Greenville, helping with classes and events.

Since graduating, AnnaLeis has worked Tournament Operations with the American Junior Golf Association, as an Assistant Golf Professional at Champion Hills Club in Hendersonville, NC and as the Director of Player Development with First Tee – Upstate South Carolina.

AnnaLeis is a First Tee Recognized Coach and in addition to First Tee classes she has also directed many other junior programs; including, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, PGA Jr. League, Operation 36 and many other junior golf initiatives.

AnnaLeis lives in Tampa with her husband, Brad, USF Men’s Assistant Golf Coach, and their 4-year-old son Tate, who also loves the game of golf.

TJ Wright
Senior Program Director
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