Checklist for Positive Coaches by Guest Post Positive Coaching Alliance January 7, 2026 | 0 minutes, 47 seconds read Positive Coaching Alliance Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel Positive Coaches strive to develop their athletes as competitors and ensure the development of life skills by creating a positive sports culture. Here are simple but powerful things you can do to have a lifetime impact on your athletes as a Positive Coach: Prioritize Building Trusting Relationships Check-in with athletes as they arrive at practices and games Plan games/activities that help players connect with one another Listen to understand the perspectives of your athletes, and validate them Adopt a Mastery-Focused Skill Development Mindset Praise effort over results Reframe mistakes as learning opportunities Provide truthful, specific feedback Create a Positive Team Culture Encourage teammates to celebrate and acknowledge each other’s successes Give athletes the opportunity to voice their opinions and shape team values Acknowledge that athletes come to practice in the context of their day and provide any support they may need About 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. For more information, go to positivecoach.org > Read the full article at Positive Coaching Alliance tags in this article Coaches Corner Positive Coaching Alliance