First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere is a female empowerment event recognizing young women who are motivated to influence positive impact at their chapters, schools and communities. The five-day academy experience focuses on the importance of building a strong network and how to approach mentorship opportunities, navigating post-graduation and career planning, and appreciating the value/impact of volunteerism.
Key Commitments
Collaborating with Others
Building Positive Self-identity
Learning Objectives
- Leverage relationships to build a successful network
- Embrace a positive self identity and build confidence through lived experiences
- Appreciate the impact of volunteerism and seek opportunities to demonstrate this in their communities
Event Info
Date: November 6-10, 2025
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
Selected Participants
Selected Field
| First Name | Last Name | Chapter |
| Marley | Walters | First Tee — Benton Harbor |
| Aliya | Carmino | First Tee — Central Florida |
| Lilyanna | Hathaway | First Tee — Colorado Rocky Mountains |
| Bailey | Webb | First Tee — Colorado Rocky Mountains |
| Brooklyn | Pfeiffer | First Tee — Eastern Michigan |
| Camila | Obando | First Tee — Florida Gold Coast |
| Kennedi | Brice | First Tee — Greater Baltimore |
| Kaitlyn | Hines | First Tee — Greater Dallas |
| Sabrina | Tam | First Tee — Greater Dallas |
| Abigail | Cockerham | First Tee — Greater Houston |
| Allison | Brown | First Tee — Greater Philadelphia |
| Addison | Murphy | First Tee — Greater Philadelphia |
| Jewel | Basilan | First Tee — Greater Richmond |
| Kendri | Ayers | First Tee — Greater Richmond |
| Khloe | Chao | First Tee — Greater Sacramento |
| Arden | Han-Wei | First Tee — Greater Sacramento |
| Tristyn | Myrick | First Tee — Greater San Antonio |
| Josephine | Sanchez | First Tee — Greater Washington, DC |
| Xena | Sehgal | First Tee — Greater Washington, DC |
| Isabella | Kornmeyer | First Tee — Indiana |
| Addison | Salais | First Tee — Jersey Shore |
| Wrenn | Burton | First Tee — Manhattan |
| Jessica | Kim | First Tee — Manhattan |
| Pooja | Jade | First Tee — Metropolitan New York |
| Noelle | Gagnon | First Tee — New Hampshire |
| Zoe | Kim | First Tee — Orange County |
| Hannah | Speizer | First Tee — Orange County |
| Hailie | Hensley | First Tee — Pine Mountain |
| Jennifer | Barrientos | First Tee — Silicon Valley |
| Alexis | Chu | First Tee — Silicon Valley |
| Rowan | Huls | First Tee — Southern Colorado |
| Sophia | Cortes | First Tee — Triangle |
| Julia | Conroy | First Tee — Upstate South Carolina |
| Taylor | Fresh | First Tee — Utah |
| Lyla | Chrisman | First Tee — West Michigan |
| Ximena | Knittel | First Tee — West Michigan |
Selection
Up to 36 female participants will be selected from the chapter network for the four day academy experience. Participants will submit, essays, activities chart and a chapter letter of recommendation.
How to Participate
This event is only available to teens involved in chapters of First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please inquire at your chapter.