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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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Honoring the Game — Life is a Team Sport
June 2, 2023
“Honoring The Game,” is one of the most sacred of principles we teach for athletes, coaches, parents and leaders.
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10 Tips for Emotionally Supporting Athletes, Right Now
June 2, 2023
As much as the uncertainty rattles coaches, it’s even more challenging for kids, many of whom rely on their sports teams for…everything: friendship, exercise, consistency, fun, motivation, competition, and for some, a sense of family.
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Choosing to Do Youth Sports Better When They Reopen
June 2, 2023
Youth and high school sports have been put on hold because of the devastating Coronavirus global health pandemic
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Coaches: Six Reasons to Discuss Anti-Racism With Your Team
June 2, 2023
Youth sports coaches assume a uniquely prized position: one based on trust, mentorship, and couched in leadership
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12 Coaching Tips for the Post-Lockdown Return to Sports
June 2, 2023
As some areas and organizations return to play in the coming weeks and months, coaches and parents need to find ways to support kids emotionally whether they remain at home or on the field.
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COVID-19 Return to Youth Sports Guidelines
June 2, 2023
The following recommendations are based on a collaborative effort by experts in childhood sports medicine from representative regions around the United States
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Supporting Each Other Through Tough Times
June 2, 2023
As human beings, we have our own version of this called an Emotional Tank. If our tank is full of positive inputs and encouragement the better positioned we are to achieve success
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Youth Athletes Reflection Questions During Their Sports Hiatus
June 2, 2023
Athletes: check out some of these handy reflection questions and practices you can use during these times.
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Concepts, Behaviors, and What Youth Sports Leaders Can Learn from the NBA
June 2, 2023
Certain behaviors, concepts and characteristics can help leaders as they seek to do their best for their communities
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Sports Can Teach Us to Overcome Hardships
June 2, 2023
COVID-19 has sidelined thousands of youth sports teams, programs, schools and millions of young athletes.
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