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High school sports go by fast, and the environment matters. Today, PCA and @NFHS_Org are launching Before It’s Over to build sports cultures with more of what matters. Read our latest blog post for full details: hubs.ly/Q04yCKHH0
We teamed up with @AZCardinals, @DesertFinancial & @MesaThingsToDo for a Youth Football Clinic focused on skills, teamwork & character.
While athletes ran drills, PCA Trainer Ben Nelson led a parent workshop & shared resources for an empowering sports experience!
Immediate post-game debriefs can easily become a source of stress for young athletes. Connecting with unconditional support, rather than tactical critiques, protects their love for the game.
Read our complete guide for parents and caregivers: hubs.ly/Q04CRqSP0
When the plan fails, the instinct is to push harder. But after back-to-back losses, Coach @NatalieNakase realized the strategy wasn’t missing but the clarity was.
Real improvement happens when coaches have real conversations with their athletes.
“The decline in Black youth sports participation is not a failure of interest or ambition. It is a failure of access and investment.”
PCA’s Rob Marcus shares his perspective in Project Play’s latest participation report in youth sports.
Read the article: hubs.ly/Q04CHf3g0
High school sports go by faster than you think. Before it’s over, let’s make sure we’re showing up as our athletes' biggest supporters.
Download the free Before It's Over Toolkit: hubs.ly/Q04CGMWh0
#MoreThisLessThat @NFHS
Getting cut while watching all your friends make the roster is discouraging. Kevin Cash turned that exact high school setback into the blueprint for his work ethic.
#Rays #TampaBay #WorldSeries
Diana Flores has never let barriers define her. As the only girl in an all-boys league at 14, she showed the world what determination and courage look like. Now, she's creating opportunities for the next generation of girls to dream bigger and play fearlessly. @dianaflres33
No matter how high the stakes get, even on the biggest stage in professional sports, the core of the game never changes: sports are meant to be fun.
#GabbyWilliams #WNBA #Valkyries
Sportscaster and former football coach Nick Saban breaks down why focusing on process over outcome is what truly prepares young athletes for life.
Join us and @ESPNCitizenship in an effort to #TakeBackSports. hubs.ly/Q04CcpXl0
True leadership isn't loud. It is showing up, doing the work the right way, and treating your athletes with respect. When you set that standard consistently, it spreads to the entire team. Lead through your actions.
SAVE THE DATE: The PCA Sports Done Right Summit is coming to Arizona State University on February 18, 2027. Join coaches and youth sports leaders as we collaborate to remove barriers and increase access in youth sports.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details.
We recently teamed up with the @49ers for a high impact athlete Mentorship Academy. Student athletes learned lessons on becoming young coaches, connected with the 49ers rookie class, and applied their learnings through community mentorship initiatives.
On July 9, leaders gathered to align statewide priorities like AB 1626 and the 2026 CA Play Equity Report with local needs for safer, equitable youth sports. On Sept 30, AB1626 was signed into law, requiring behavioral and mental health training for coaches across CA.
Bad days are often hard in the moment and can leave athletes feeling frustrated or unmotivated. As coaches, it’s important to remind athletes that the bad days are temporary and help us grow so we can appreciate the good days.
#MondayMotivation #PositiveCoaching
Transactional leaders focus only on the outcome. Transformational leaders focus on the process, turning every mistake into a teaching moment. Nick Saban explains the shift that changed his career to transformational leadership.
#collegegameday #collegefootball #saban
Only 1 MONTH LEFT to nominate! Nominations close Nov. 16 for our Coach of the Year Award presented by @teamsnap ONE!
The winner receives: $5,000 for their program & a trip for 2 to the Game Changer Awards & Benefit. Nominate: hubs.ly/Q04BrRM50
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Look into an evening with the Positive Coaching Alliance @PositiveCoachUS Game Changer Awards, honoring our Hall of Famers, @PepperdineMWP alumni and @TeamUSA Olympic athlete and coach, Terry Schroeder and 5x Olympian and Coronado coach, Jesse Smith. 🇺🇸 🤽🏻♂️
Creating a team culture where every player belongs starts with self-reflection. Pause and examine your coaching habits with these 3 questions.
Access our complete self-reflection exercise for coaches: hubs.ly/Q04BrQ4Q0
NFL pros get it: youth sports should focus on fundamentals, fun, and player development over wins.
Check out the insights from a recent @ESPN article, and see how we are teaming to @ESPNCitizenship for our #TakeBackSports: mypca.me/4hOsFX6
Why does community play infrastructure matter in youth sports?
Join PCA, Oakland United, and the Oakland Sports Equity Coalition for a Youth Sports Advocacy Briefing on Oakport Field and local sports equity data.
Register here: hubs.ly/Q04BbLP_0
