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Positive Coaching Alliance

PCA’s vision is to build a world where every child benefits from a positive youth sports experience with a coach who inspires them to become the best version of themselves in the game and in life. PCA trains coaches and partners with youth sports organizations, parents, sports leaders, and communities to make youth sports more positive, equitable, and accessible to all kids regardless of social or economic circumstances. 

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Coach Self Reflection – Building Positive Relationships with Athletes
August 4, 2025
Reflection helps you identify where you can be doing more to connect and celebrate what is working. Use this worksheet to guide your reflection after practices and games.
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Reframing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
August 4, 2025
There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism.
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PCA Resource Zone: Optimism
August 4, 2025
There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism.
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Getting Parents/Caregivers on Your Side: Turning Challenges into Collaboration in Youth Sports
July 28, 2025
This guide offers practical ways for coaches and parents to work together, creating a positive, supportive environment where young athletes thrive.
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Role of the Team Parent/Caregiver
June 25, 2025
Learn how a “Team Parent/Caregiver” program can support athletes, coaches, and families by creating a welcoming, respectful, and values-driven team culture from the sidelines.
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Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise – Defining Goals with Your Athlete
June 25, 2025
This 100-point exercise can help parents/caregivers and their children understand each other’s youth sports goal.
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Mental Health Tips for High School Athletes
June 23, 2025
Simple, effective ways for student-athletes to manage stress, stay balanced, and take care of their mental health.
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Let’s Coach Girls Like Everyone is Watching
June 23, 2025
Discover practical strategies to help girls not only join teams, but stay in the game and thrive.
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10 Injury Safety Tips for Parents
June 1, 2025
The best defense is a great offense – for parents, that offense is being proactive in setting up your child for safety success by following these procedures:
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Helping Athletes Identify Life Skills through Watching Sports
June 1, 2025
Learn how asking open-ended questions, and observing social media habits can help.
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