First Tee - Salina
Ken Stonebraker has joined First Tee - Salina’s leadership team as the executive director, the youth development organization announced today.
“We are excited to welcome Ken as our new executive director,” said First Tee-Salina Board President Larry Showalter. “He has a proven track record of positively impacting our Salina youth. The board is looking forward to working with Ken and confident that the First Tee chapter will be well positioned under his guidance to thrive in the years to come.”
Since 2000, First Tee —Salina, a local non-profit group has had success in capitalizing on golf’s ability to teach core character values to the local youth. Each year, approximately 400 children take part in the program. Its character-building programs are geared toward kids and teens ages 5 to 17, helping build their inner strength, self-confidence and resilience to prepare them to tackle all of life’s challenges.
Using the game of golf as the platform, participants learn critical life skills to help them grow socially, emotionally and academically.
Stonebraker comes to First Tee from Salina South High School where he most recently served as the athletic director. Since 1992, Stonebraker has been involved in Salina South High School athletics (15 years as a coach/15 years as athletic director).
“I am very excited to begin my new position and help grow the First Tee of Salina. The fundamental core values that are taught through the game of golf at First Tee align well with developing character in our young people as well as improving their abilities in golf. I look forward to working with many businesses and individuals who will be vital to our success and carrying out the mission of the First Tee of Salina,” Stonebraker said.
For more information about First Tee - Salina, check out the organization's website at www.firstteesalina.org.