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. Developing Your Coaching Philosophy How Coaches Can Build Safe, Trusting Relationships Pre-Season Meeting Agenda Template A well-run pre-season meeting sets the tone for a successful season—here’s how to align coaches, parents, and athletes from day one. Best Practices for Player Tryouts: School Sports Nervous athletes don’t perform their best—here’s how coaches can create a tryout environment that sets them up to shine. 15 Ways to Cultivate Motivated and Committed Athletes Science-backed methods to foster motivation and commitment in young athletes/participants. 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: More From the Coaches Corner From Our Partner, Positive Coaching Alliance Reinforcing Team Culture with Targeted Symbolic Rewards Positive Behavior Guidance: Prevention Strategies Making Your School Community a More Inclusive Space Age Appropriate Coaching, Developmental Characteristics and Coaching Strategies Maintaining a Positive Sports Culture Pre-Season Meeting Agenda Template A well-run pre-season meeting sets the tone for a successful season—here’s how to align coaches, parents, and athletes from day one. More from Positive Coaching Alliance More Coaching Articles Medical Expert: Kids Need Gradual Return to Sports After COVID-19 A Letter to Youth & High School Coaches: The Gruden Incident Creative Ways Teams Are Practicing Sportsmanship During COVID-19 Virtual Training of Youth Athletes Explodes During COVID-19 Shutdown Basketball Player Trey Jenifer Grateful to Coaches for Helping Him Push for Another Paralympics 11 Tips for the First Time Coach The First Step Is to Take the Bat, Ball and Glove Out of Their Hands – Part I the Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons within the Game Dure: Machiavelli’s guide to winning in youth soccer Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities Training the Mind for Growth Learn How NFL Teams Use Running Backs in the Passing Game Ask PCA: Tools for Discouraged Athletes? View all coaches articles Programs Near You Change Location Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Champlin Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 13 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Apr 9, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 13 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Jun 21, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 13 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Aug 23, 2026 Youth Basketball Hub Sports Offered Basketball Basketball About 1 mile from you University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Men's Rugby Sports Offered Rugby Union About 2 miles from you Affiliations Lobos Aurora Sports Offered Volleyball About 2 miles from you Affiliations Minnesota Valkyries Rugby Sports Offered Rugby Union About 1 mile from you Minnesota Amateur Soccer League Sports Offered Soccer About 1 mile from you Synergy Sports Volleyball Club Sports Offered Volleyball About 1 mile from you Affiliations View all programs Beginner Guides Learning a New Sport? View our guides for beginners and learn the basics of some of the world's most popular sports. New to Volleyball? New to Dance New to Golf? New to Basketball? New to Diving? New to Water Polo? View More