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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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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?
Age-Oriented Tips for Helping Girls Build an Athlete Identity in Sports
Age-Oriented Tips for Helping Girls Build an Athlete Identity in Sports
March 24, 2024
Girls that develop athlete identities with support are more likely to stay in sports through their lives. Here are age-oriented tips for getting and keeping girls in the game.
Coaching Girls: 4 Action Steps
Coaching Girls: 4 Action Steps
March 19, 2024
Follow these four actions to foster a sport experience where every girl feels respected, included, and engaged.
Webinar Recap: What Our Bodies Experience in Sport: Appreciating Our Unique Bodies
Webinar Recap: What Our Bodies Experience in Sport: Appreciating Our Unique Bodies
March 19, 2024
Dive into a conversation for coaches and leaders on helping athletes embrace their unique abilities and be attuned to their bodies' needs during sports.
Designing Welcoming, Equitable, and Positive Girls’ Sports Programs
Designing Welcoming, Equitable, and Positive Girls’ Sports Programs
March 15, 2024
Designing youth sports programs with girls central and in mind is key to making youth sports welcoming, equitable, and positive for all. Check out these nine tips!
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