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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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Jason McCourty Talks About How Sports Helped Him Build Resilience
August 6, 2024
Jason McCourty shares how sports helped him work through down moments and continue fighting to be his best.
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Olympic Distance Runner on Being a Teammate in an Individual Sport
July 9, 2024
In this clip, Tollefson reflects on the nature of "individual" sports, such as track and field, that still have athletes as members of a team.
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The Coaches’ Guide to Supporting High School Athlete Mental Health
July 2, 2024
Sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens and young adults feel safe, seen, heard, and valued, and coaches are ideally positioned to provide that support. You can be the first to notice when an athlete is struggling emotionally.
Mike Brey on How Coaches Can Correct Athletes' Bad Body Language
Mike Brey on How Coaches Can Correct Athletes’ Bad Body Language
June 16, 2024
Mike emphasizes here how attuned he is to players' body language.
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Empowering Athletes: Listening to Our Bodies in Sport
April 25, 2024
In PCA's ongoing collaboration with Dove BODY CONFIDENT SPORT, PCA recently conducted the third and final session of a three-part webinar series.
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Why Girls and Women in Sports: 10 Benefits
April 25, 2024
Substantial research reveals direct links between girls who participate in sports and stronger educational attainment, positive health outcomes, and improved adult employment results.
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Coaching in Blowout Games
April 24, 2024
Blowout games are a big frustration for players, coaches, and parents/caregivers. For the losing team, they can take the joy out of playing the game. For the winning team, they deny players the mental & physical challenges that contested games present
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How Kids Learn Best: Key Elements for Learning & Development
April 24, 2024
This resource shows that understanding how kids learn best can help coaches intentionally design sport programs through which their players will not only grow but thrive.
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What Makes A Great Teammate? Here Are 12 Qualities
March 30, 2024
Mike Klintzing, the Founder and Executive Director of Head Start Basketball, shares 12 characteristics that make a great teammate.
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Advocating For Your Athlete’s Playing Time
March 27, 2024
Playing time is probably the biggest source of frustration and anger among sports parents. What is a parent to do when your child does NOT have a good coach who gets kids into games?
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