About

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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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• 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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Program Coordinator

First Tee – Lakeland

Phone: 863-577-0236
Email: john.copeland@ymcawcf.org

John is our First Tee Program Coordinator, a lesson instructor at our facility and a certified First Tee Level I 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”.

Program Coordinator

Phone: 863-267-9622
Email: annaleis.dibert@ymcawcf.org

member services rep coordinator

Phone: 863-577-0236
Email: barbara.castro@ymcawcf.org

Barbara has been with the YMCA Par 3 since 2005. Barb and her husband, Mauricio, have been married for 20 years. Barb has 3 sons named Brandon, Mauricio & Marvin. The year her son Marvin started pre-school, Barb wanted to find a job near home and close to the school. She says she found exactly what she wanted in her position at the YMCA Par 3. She has grown into our family comfortably and loves working with our members and guests.

Director of Golf

Phone: 863-577-0236
Email: gerald.richardson@ymcawcf.org

Gerald is a native Lakeland-er who attended and graduated from Lake Gibson High School. After High School he moved on to attend the San Diego Golf Academy where he received his degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management where his area of emphasis was Golf Professional and General Management. He was previously the Assistant Golf Professional at Lake Jovita Golf Club in Dade City, Florida and at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Florida. Gerald is married, has two sons and a daughter. Gerald enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and cheering on the University of Miami Hurricanes in his spare time.

Course & Facilities Director

Phone: 863.367.9622
Email: roy.horbett@ymcawcf.org