Coaches Keep your team organized and your athletes prepared all season long with these coaching tips, drills, and routines. 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. Read Positive Coaching Alliance stories Presented by Coaching in Blowout Games 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 Coaches Corner "Coaches Corner" articles are written directly by high school coaches, providing a unique perspective on topics both on and off the court that impact the game and prep sports in general. 15 Ways to Cultivate Motivated and Committed Athletes TEST Helping Players Develop Voices of Leadership As a learned trait, leadership must be intentionally and proactively worked on by coaches. To develop leadership, coaches can: Using Veteran Players as Mentors A mentor program empowers team veterans, creates opportunities for stronger relationships among players, and can help prevent issues that erode team chemistry such as cliques, individual agendas, and status gaps based on talent. Planning a Season While things may change over the course of a season and it is important to stay flexible, a basic layout can help keep you on track. Here are some tips to plan your season. Herm Edwards on What Positive Coaching Means Give a listen to former NFL player and Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards talks about what positive coaching means to him and emphasizes its importance. The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. More From the Coaches Corner From Our Partner, Positive Coaching Alliance Coach Self Reflection – Building Positive Relationships with Athletes 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. Reframing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism. PCA Resource Zone: Optimism There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism. Getting Parents/Caregivers on Your Side: Turning Challenges into Collaboration in Youth Sports This guide offers practical ways for coaches and parents to work together, creating a positive, supportive environment where young athletes thrive. Role of the Team Parent/Caregiver 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. Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise – Defining Goals with Your Athlete This 100-point exercise can help parents/caregivers and their children understand each other’s youth sports goal. 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