Sponsored Content 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 5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Team’s Morale by PCA Trainer Molly Hellerman The Ladders, via Positive Coaching Alliance September 21, 2020 | 0 minutes, 42 seconds read Imagine two soccer teams. The first is a professional team and extremely skilled. They know every technique, they practice endlessly, and they win most of their games. The second team has never actually played soccer before. They show up to practice in sandals, fumble to get the ball across the halfway line, and mostly lose every game. Which of these teams would you say has higher team morale? The answer might surprise you. It’s the second one – and I know this because I’ve been a part of both. The first was a team I played with during my professional soccer career. We were all talented players, but our coach was never satisfied with our effort. And the second? It was a team of seven-year-olds I coached that focused on simply enjoying the game rather than beating every competitor. Read the Original Article at The Ladders tags in this article Coach Positive Coaching Alliance Return to Play