First Tee of Greater Wilmington Expanded Youth Reach
Executive director Brittany Zachrich has grown the program to serve 700 children annually through local schools.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Golf
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First Tee of Greater Wilmington has significantly increased its youth development efforts under executive director Brittany Zachrich. The organization now provides golf-based programming and equipment to 32 elementary schools across the area.
Why it matters
The organization uses golf instruction to teach essential life skills like integrity and respect to local youth. By expanding its network of community partners, the program aims to broaden its character-building impact.
The organization currently serves 32 elementary schools and collaborates with 25 community partners to provide programming for children starting at age 5. Participation has climbed from 120 children annually in 2020 to 700 this year.
The players
Brittany Zachrich
She serves as the executive director of First Tee of Greater Wilmington and has led the organization since 2020.
First Tee of Greater Wilmington
This local organization provides youth development programs through golf instruction for children in the Wilmington area.
The details
Brittany Zachrich utilizes the individual nature of golf to foster character development in students. She is currently working on plans to increase staff size to eliminate wait lists and develop a dedicated learning center to serve more children.
Timeline
Brittany Zachrich became the executive director of the organization in 2020.
Approximately 700 children are expected to participate in after-school programming throughout 2026.
Season Trajectory
The Wilmington chapter's recent growth in participation and infrastructure follows the expansion patterns established by the First Tee national youth development model. This momentum positions the local branch to increase its footprint as it works toward building a centralized learning center.
Families interested in youth development can now access programming at one of 32 participating elementary schools in the area. The planned staff expansion and new learning center aim to reduce current program wait lists for interested applicants.
The takeaway
The program demonstrates how sports-based initiatives can effectively scale to provide life skills training to hundreds of students. Local families should monitor the organization's progress on the new learning center for future enrollment opportunities.
Further reading
Learn more about local programs by visiting the Golf section.
More information
For more information on programs and schedules, visit the First Tee of Greater Wilmington website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWAYTV3.
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