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KIDS 2 KIDS

COACH! Coach Singley
getting his award

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Jerry Singley, everyone’s favorite SCARR

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the unique way he encourages us all to do our very best, not Mary & Mark Scarr, Your Neighbors in The Loop
only in golf but in every aspect of our lives.
We learn not just about golf but also about life and
leadership skills. Coach Jerry always has a new lesson and
story to tell that we always remember. Want more from your Medicare plan? Wish Your Neighbors
Coach Jerry was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and raised
in Salinas, where he attended Lincoln Elementary School, Were Your Customers?
Washington Union Middle School, Salinas High School, and San Whether you're turning 65 or experiencing
Jose State University. Interestingly, he did not play golf in college. a sudden change in coverage, I'm here

He actually started playing golf at the age of 48 (he is now 69). He to help all at no cost you THEY CAN BE!
watched with great admiration the Professional Golf Association
championship winner, Tiger Woods. And in 1989, fell in love with Call Brad at 272-4761
the game of golf. He worked for 25 years as a computer network or Laurie at 272-4620.
technician. When he retired in 2014, he became a coach. Kids if you’d like to be featured or I'll be your Local Licensed Insurance Agent!
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Dental Care He loves coaching at First Tee because he gets to see
in Salinas firsthand how kids learn and develop golf skills and become
leaders in their schools and communities. This is the objective
of First Tee. His message is not to give up on anything unless
they have tried it and truly persevered. in Monterey Bay
Just recently, Coach Jerry was presented the “2024 Youth
Player Development Award” by the Northern California Family owned & operated
Professional Golfers Association. The NCPGA is a branch of
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every state. The chapter’s primary responsibility is to promote
Our dedicated team is committed to providing golf and its professionals in its specific area and participate in
personalized, gentle care to help you achieve and
maintain optimal oral health. the greater PGA of America.
While the NCPGA award is very important, the best award

Coach Jerry has received is the admiration and respect of all

of us kids who attend First Tee programs, whether it is after-

school, summer, fall, winter, or spring break camps. Coach
We welcome new patients Jerry is there for all of these, and if you can get him for a
and look forward to lesson, you are very lucky indeed! Michele Henderson
caring for your smile. REALTOR® & U.S. Navy Veteran
(831) 277-9022
Taddeo Quinn lives in Toro Park with his Michele@TheMicheleHenderson.com
Christopher M. Mulé, DDS Inc., family. He attends Palma Middle School TheMicheleHenderson.com
General, Family & Cosmetic Dentist and loves writing and golfing at First Tee LICENSE NUMBER #01498609
130 E Romie Lane, Suite D | Salinas, CA 93901 Monterey County. 312 West Carmel Valley Rd,
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