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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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End of Season Reflections: What Really Matters
June 2, 2023
Sports can provide so much more beyond the field. They can give us opportunities to grow as people.
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Using the Sports Shutdown to Recover the Joy of Sports
June 2, 2023
The shutdown is discouraging BUT we can use it to rekindle our original love of sports
Let Kids Learn Sports By Watching, Rather Than Detailed Explanations
Let Kids Learn Sports By Watching, Rather Than Detailed Explanations
May 27, 2023
Matt Kata is a former Major League Baseball player and the Cleveland Guardians Manager of Youth Baseball Development & Initiatives. Kata talks about using imitation to teach younger athletes.
Preventing Hazing And Bullying On Your Team
Preventing Hazing And Bullying On Your Team
May 26, 2023
Hazing is the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group. Often held up as tradition, coaches may feel pressure to allow these rituals in the name of team bonding
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Positively Chart Your Players’ Success
May 12, 2023
Coaches often think they add value only by pointing out players’ flaws and trying to correct them. Positive Charting will help you “catch players doing things right.”
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Get To Know You Activities
May 10, 2023
As a coach, it's important to help the players on your team build supportive relationships with each other. These Get to Know You Activities can help players build those relationships.
How to Conduct Post-Season Coach Evaluations
How to Conduct Post-Season Coach Evaluations
May 9, 2023
Helpful tips on how to conduct a positive coach evaluation
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Safety Tips for Times When Parents Do Not Accompany Their Youth Athletes
April 24, 2023
A checklist for parents to prepare kids before they go anywhere without adult protection
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Takeaways From Panel with USA Gymnastics — What Counts As Abusive Coaching
April 13, 2023
There is often a fine line between conditioning-style punishment and abusive behavior from a coach. Hear from coaches and Olympians on tips to make sure your child is safe.
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Discussion Guide: Her Best Move
March 21, 2023
Her Best Move is the story of soccer player Sara Davis, a high school girl trying to balance teenage life with the chance to join the US National Team.
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