Making Your School Community a More Inclusive Space by Guest Post Positive Coaching Alliance October 5, 2025 | 1 minute, 13 seconds read Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel A Triple-Impact Competitor® recognizes the power and influence an athlete has and seeks ways to use that to improve the school community. There are a number of ways, large and small, that you can enhance your impact and contribute to your school being an inclusive space. These include: Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance Connect with a local program and volunteer: Mentoring, coaching, or running clinics for younger athletes help you create great leadership skills and give young athletes someone to look up to. Look out for those who aren’t included. Like former professional football player Joe Ehrmann says, “No one eats alone.” Get involved with anti-bullying activities. Model inclusive and kind behavior. Support other classmates’ activities by showing up and cheering them on. This works best at events few attend, like junior varsity games. Participate in community service activities as a team or on your own Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance To take action now, athletes can: Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance List what you, your team, or you and a group of teammates can do this season to make a positive contribution to your school community. Create an Athlete Action Plan – what steps can you take to make your list come to life? Some examples: Talk to your coach. Bring this topic up at a team meeting. Involve teammates; you’ll make a bigger impact with more people involved. Volunteer to look up opportunities and handle the logistics. Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance Download the Resource from Positive Coaching Alliance 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 > .se-text { padding-top: .25rem; } tags in this article Issues & Advice Positive Coaching Alliance