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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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Pre-Season Meeting Agenda Template
August 22, 2025
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.
High School Soccer Tryout
Best Practices for Player Tryouts: School Sports
August 22, 2025
Nervous athletes don’t perform their best—here’s how coaches can create a tryout environment that sets them up to shine.
High School Track Athletes
Mental Health Tips for High School Athletes
August 22, 2025
Your athlete struggling to juggle athletics and everyday life? They're not alone — but you don’t have to stay stuck.
Coach in team huddle
Coach Self Reflection – Building Positive Relationships with Athletes
August 4, 2025
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.
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Reframing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
August 4, 2025
There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism.
Coach high five girls soccer
PCA Resource Zone: Optimism
August 4, 2025
There are many life skills that a coach can develop in their athletes if they establish a positive, supportive sport culture by utilizing optimism.
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Getting Parents/Caregivers on Your Side: Turning Challenges into Collaboration in Youth Sports
July 28, 2025
This guide offers practical ways for coaches and parents to work together, creating a positive, supportive environment where young athletes thrive.
Team Parent/Caregiver Role
Role of the Team Parent/Caregiver
June 25, 2025
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.
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Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise – Defining Goals with Your Athlete
June 25, 2025
This 100-point exercise can help parents/caregivers and their children understand each other’s youth sports goal.
High school track athletes
Mental Health Tips for High School Athletes
June 23, 2025
Simple, effective ways for student-athletes to manage stress, stay balanced, and take care of their mental health.
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