Coaches Keep your team organized and your athletes prepared all season long with these coaching tips, drills, and routines. 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 Presented by Coaching in Blowout Games 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 Coaches Corner "Coaches Corner" articles are written directly by high school coaches, providing a unique perspective on topics both on and off the court that impact the game and prep sports in general. 15 Ways to Cultivate Motivated and Committed Athletes TEST Helping Players Develop Voices of Leadership As a learned trait, leadership must be intentionally and proactively worked on by coaches. To develop leadership, coaches can: Using Veteran Players as Mentors A mentor program empowers team veterans, creates opportunities for stronger relationships among players, and can help prevent issues that erode team chemistry such as cliques, individual agendas, and status gaps based on talent. Planning a Season While things may change over the course of a season and it is important to stay flexible, a basic layout can help keep you on track. Here are some tips to plan your season. Herm Edwards on What Positive Coaching Means Give a listen to former NFL player and Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards talks about what positive coaching means to him and emphasizes its importance. The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. WEBINAR RECAP: The Rise of Girls’ Flag Football The current state of girls' flag, and what has attributed to the growing popularity and visibility of the sport. At What Age Should Young Athletes Start Specializing In One Sport? You asked, and we have answers. Get insights from high school coaches as part of our 'Big Questions' series on when your athlete should start specializing in sports. The All-American Bowl Then and Now The All-American Bowl has an incredible history! Check out NFL players that competed in this game and see the stars of 2023. An Athlete’s Perspective: What Makes a Caring Coach Concepts shared from research by Lori A. Gano-Overway, PhD, CMPC, and PCA National Advisory Board Member What Steve Kerr Wants From Sports Parents Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr discusses the best techniques for a pre-season meeting for coaches dealing with tough parents. Developing Team Leadership with Dan Helfrich Join PCA to get tangible advice from two amazing coaches and a top corporate leader on how to build effective leaders, develop championship culture, coaching the whole person, and more. More From the Coaches Corner From Our Partner, Positive Coaching Alliance Mental Health Tips for High School Athletes Simple, effective ways for student-athletes to manage stress, stay balanced, and take care of their mental health. Let’s Coach Girls Like Everyone is Watching Discover practical strategies to help girls not only join teams, but stay in the game and thrive. Positive Approaches to Provide Feedback Coaches who use positive approaches to feedback provide players with usable information that empowers them to improve. Breathing Exercises for Athletes Teaching your athletes these breathing exercises can help them reduce anxiety, calm their stress response system, focus more clearly on the goals ahead, and improve performance. Coaching Players of Mixed Skill Levels How to create a positive sport experience for athletes of mixed skill levels. Helping Your Athlete Who Is Lacking Playing Time How to help your athlete develop resilience and voice while dealing with adversity. Helping Athletes Identify Life Skills through Watching Sports Learn how asking open-ended questions, and observing social media habits can help. Tricks of the Trade: Strategies for Athlete Engagement Manage unintended and help run a smooth practice with these fun tricks you can implement with your team. Talking to Your Team about Skill Mastery Redefine success around mastery by setting goals, celebrating growth, and learning from mistakes. 4 Ways to Develop Life Skills During Practice Youth sports, under the guidance of a supportive and intentional coach, provide a unique opportunity to help athletes develop both sports skills and essential life skills. Coaches can focus on the these skills: How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments Supporting your young athlete goes beyond celebrating victories—it’s about showing up with empathy, especially during the tough moments when they need it the most. How Parents/Caregivers Can Incorporate Empathy Within the Sports Experience Learn the importance in why showing empathy in sport can help beneficially impact your athletes experience. 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