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None of this progress would be possible without you. Your support is the heartbeat of our mission%u2014powering every partnership we build, every coach we train, and every opportunity we create for kids who might otherwise be left on the sidelines. Because you believe in what is possible, we are transforming youth sports into a place where every child%u2014no matter their background or zip code%u2014can discover connection, confidence, and pure joy in the game.As we look to the future, we know our work is not finished. Too many kids still lack access to the teams, mentors, and moments that help them grow. But together, we can change that. Every coach we train becomes a catalyst for dozens of young lives%u2014opening doors, building character, and inspiring belief.Your generosity and partnership are shaping something bigger than the game itself: A brighter, more inclusive future where every young person can find belonging, purpose, and the courage to dream.In Partnership,Jason Sacks, Chief Executive OfficerRobert Marcus, Chief Strategy & Impact OfficerCourtney Pollack, Chief Education & Product Officer5Youth sports don%u2019t just develop athletes%u2014they develop character, confidence, and connection in kids. When done right, sports spark joy, belonging, and belief in what is possible. At Positive Coaching Alliance, we believe every young person deserves that experience%u2014and in 2025, we took bold steps toward making that vision real for all.LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE TEAMCarrie Milligan, Chief of StaffJake Wald, Executive Vice President, National Advancement Luis Rodriguez, Chief Finance OfficerBig Wins & Dynamic Partnerships%u2022 Take Back Sports, launched with ESPN, amplified our vision to ensure youth sports live up to their promise: A place where kids feel supported, included, and inspired.Collaborations with Gatorade, Eat.Learn.Play Foundation,and the Million Coaches Challenge expanded our reach and impact nationwide.%u2022 Our first annual National Sports Equity Convening brought together leaders and partners to reimagine access to youth sports in communities across the country.%u2022 PCA was awarded a five-year grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc which will support the enhancement and expansion of our programs to help millions more young people benefit from life-changing character education through sports.%u2022 PCA%u2019s enduring partnership with the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund remains vital to increasing positive youthsports experiences with caring coaches for children who would not otherwise have access.Impact in Action%u2022 Nearly 3 million kids reached through PCA-trained coaches and over 45,000 new youth sports opportunitiescreated for children in under-resourced communities.%u2022 We have helped nearly 200,000 coaches, leaders, parents, and caregivers create more positive, respectful, andsupportive experiences in every practice, game, and conversation.%u2022 Our 30+ coach recruitment symposiums and community roundtables strengthened the pipeline of mentors guidingyoung athletes in under-resourced communities.Celebrating Champions%u2022 Across the country, our signature programming and events%u2014from National Coach of the Year to Bay Area GameChanger Awards & Benefit to Tampa Bay Inside the Lines%u2014honored the everyday heroes who shape younglives through the power of coaching, including Jareem Gunter.%u2022 These events raised awareness and critical funding while celebrating the extraordinary impact coaches have onyoung people in our communities.