05.26.2020PCA Updates
Life is a team sport, and now more than ever, we need to be good teammates to one another.
PCA Updates
Life is a team sport, and now more than ever, we need to be good teammates to one another.
05.26.2020PCA Updates
Schools and youth sports organizations can click below for more information and to sign up for more information about these Zoom workshops.
PCA Updates
Schools and youth sports organizations can click below for more information and to sign up for more information about these Zoom workshops.
05.25.2020PCA Updates
Because of your support, we can now provide an additional $5 toward PCA’s highly-interactive Youth Coaching and Parent Online Courses.
PCA Updates
Because of your support, we can now provide an additional $5 toward PCA’s highly-interactive Youth Coaching and Parent Online Courses.
05.21.2020PCA Updates
Rather than concern with scoreboard wins and losses, PCA hopes that you, as a sports parent, keep your eye on the Big Picture – the life lessons in teamwork, resilience, overcoming...
PCA Updates
Rather than concern with scoreboard wins and losses, PCA hopes that you, as a sports parent, keep your eye on the Big Picture – the life lessons in teamwork, resilience, overcoming...
05.20.2020PCA Updates
PCA breaks down 'The Last Dance' and outlines how key advocates like Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, and Terry Francona influenced Jordan's career.
PCA Updates
PCA breaks down 'The Last Dance' and outlines how key advocates like Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, and Terry Francona influenced Jordan's career.
05.15.2020PCA Updates
As enduring as the COVID-19 pause has been to the lives of young athletes, one thing we know for sure is that sports will be coming back, it’s just a matter of when and how.
PCA Updates
As enduring as the COVID-19 pause has been to the lives of young athletes, one thing we know for sure is that sports will be coming back, it’s just a matter of when and how.
05.04.2020PCA Updates
At PCA, we believe life is a team sport, so we have doubled down on our efforts to meet our coaches and leaders where they are — online.
PCA Updates
At PCA, we believe life is a team sport, so we have doubled down on our efforts to meet our coaches and leaders where they are — online.
05.01.2020Media
It’s still possible for kids to stay involved in sports during COVID-19 isolation, says Spencer Gordon, partnership manager for the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).
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It’s still possible for kids to stay involved in sports during COVID-19 isolation, says Spencer Gordon, partnership manager for the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).
04.23.2020PCA Updates
Because life is a team sport, you as parents are finding yourself stepping into the role of coach and the team you have to manage is your family unit.
PCA Updates
Because life is a team sport, you as parents are finding yourself stepping into the role of coach and the team you have to manage is your family unit.
04.16.2020PCA Updates
This highly interactive course is filled with powerful officiating tools, is based on the latest research from sports psychology, and reflects the "best practices" of elite officia...
PCA Updates
This highly interactive course is filled with powerful officiating tools, is based on the latest research from sports psychology, and reflects the "best practices" of elite officia...
04.16.2020PCA Updates
If our tank is full we can drive anywhere our hearts’ desire and if it is empty we quickly find that we are unable to leave our driveway. As human beings we have our own version of...
PCA Updates
If our tank is full we can drive anywhere our hearts’ desire and if it is empty we quickly find that we are unable to leave our driveway. As human beings we have our own version of...
04.13.2020Media
I hadn't heard of Positive Coaching Alliance prior to receiving an email from the nonprofit organization yesterday. I'm glad they reached out. While I don't have children, I was a ...
Media
I hadn't heard of Positive Coaching Alliance prior to receiving an email from the nonprofit organization yesterday. I'm glad they reached out. While I don't have children, I was a ...
04.13.2020Media
The Portland Pilots' women's head basketball coach Michael Meek joined the Rip City Drive. It's been about a month since his team won the WCC Tournament to earn a NCAA Tournament b...
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The Portland Pilots' women's head basketball coach Michael Meek joined the Rip City Drive. It's been about a month since his team won the WCC Tournament to earn a NCAA Tournament b...
04.09.2020PCA Updates
For athletes, developing a positive and constructive approach to making mistakes is one of the defining attributes that separate those that excel from those that do not.
PCA Updates
For athletes, developing a positive and constructive approach to making mistakes is one of the defining attributes that separate those that excel from those that do not.
04.07.2020PCA Updates
This highly interactive course provides specific tips and techniques for mastery and continuous improvement in any sport, seizing opportunities to encourage and support teammates, ...
PCA Updates
This highly interactive course provides specific tips and techniques for mastery and continuous improvement in any sport, seizing opportunities to encourage and support teammates, ...
04.03.2020PCA Updates
See a list of practical coaching exercises that parents can adapt to ensure positive experiences and positive outcomes for their children while at home.
PCA Updates
See a list of practical coaching exercises that parents can adapt to ensure positive experiences and positive outcomes for their children while at home.
03.31.2020PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2019 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program (Class of 2020), listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2019 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program (Class of 2020), listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
03.31.2020PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance recognizes the challenges and stress impacting student-athletes, ultimately affecting sports performance, academics, and social-emotional development.
PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance recognizes the challenges and stress impacting student-athletes, ultimately affecting sports performance, academics, and social-emotional development.
03.31.2020
by Ben Dudley
Every spring we look forward to hearing those words at the start of each baseball and softball game. It is such a great phrase and I have never had a stronger desire to hear those...
by Ben Dudley
Every spring we look forward to hearing those words at the start of each baseball and softball game. It is such a great phrase and I have never had a stronger desire to hear those...
03.30.2020Media
Franklin HS Track & Field / Cross Country HC Jacob Michaels joined Chad Doing on the Rip City Drive. He is one of the few coaches recognized as a Positive Coaching Alliance Double-...
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Franklin HS Track & Field / Cross Country HC Jacob Michaels joined Chad Doing on the Rip City Drive. He is one of the few coaches recognized as a Positive Coaching Alliance Double-...
03.25.2020PCA Updates
In this time of confinement and reflection, we thought you might enjoy a complete list of our Movie Discussion Guides!
PCA Updates
In this time of confinement and reflection, we thought you might enjoy a complete list of our Movie Discussion Guides!
03.25.2020Media
Executive Director of Positive Coaching Alliance - Portland Ben Dudley joined Chad Doing on the Rip City Drive. He talked about what coaches, parents & athletes can do in this time...
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Executive Director of Positive Coaching Alliance - Portland Ben Dudley joined Chad Doing on the Rip City Drive. He talked about what coaches, parents & athletes can do in this time...
03.04.2020PCA Updates
It was a packed house at the Pilot House on the University of Portland's campus for our 4th Annual Jeans and Jerseys Youth Sports Awards and Benefit night.
PCA Updates
It was a packed house at the Pilot House on the University of Portland's campus for our 4th Annual Jeans and Jerseys Youth Sports Awards and Benefit night.
02.11.2020Media
PCA's Ben Dudley went on the RipCity Drive radio and tv program to talk with the host Chad Doing and our 2020 Excellence in Leadership Award winner, Jack Dunn.
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PCA's Ben Dudley went on the RipCity Drive radio and tv program to talk with the host Chad Doing and our 2020 Excellence in Leadership Award winner, Jack Dunn.
02.05.2020PCA Voices
PCA's Ben Dudley had the chance to sit down with Brad Ford from iHeart radio to talk about the Positive Coaching Alliance.
PCA Voices
PCA's Ben Dudley had the chance to sit down with Brad Ford from iHeart radio to talk about the Positive Coaching Alliance.
01.13.2020
Janay joined the PCA-Portland Chapter as the Chapter Operations Manager in 2020. In this role, Janay will manage and develop PCA-Portland events, working with the board and associa...
Janay joined the PCA-Portland Chapter as the Chapter Operations Manager in 2020. In this role, Janay will manage and develop PCA-Portland events, working with the board and associa...
01.01.2020PCA Updates
The 2020 Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Opportunity is NOW OPEN! High School Juniors graduating in 2021 are eligible to apply.
PCA Updates
The 2020 Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Opportunity is NOW OPEN! High School Juniors graduating in 2021 are eligible to apply.
10.08.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Baseball, for 99% of the players, is a game, an extra-curricular activity, not a career. It is fun, but it is temporary. Its value is in the journey; the details in the process o...
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Baseball, for 99% of the players, is a game, an extra-curricular activity, not a career. It is fun, but it is temporary. Its value is in the journey; the details in the process o...
10.08.2019
We had 22 teams participate this year in the tournament and that is the most we have ever had participate. We raised over $70,000 and that is the most money we have ever raised at ...
We had 22 teams participate this year in the tournament and that is the most we have ever had participate. We raised over $70,000 and that is the most money we have ever raised at ...
09.09.2019PCA Updates
PCA is delighted to announce that youth sports industry veteran Chris Moore will succeed founder Jim Thompson as CEO of the organization.
PCA Updates
PCA is delighted to announce that youth sports industry veteran Chris Moore will succeed founder Jim Thompson as CEO of the organization.
08.15.2019PCA Updates
Following are updates of finalists for PCA's 2019 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
PCA Updates
Following are updates of finalists for PCA's 2019 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
07.24.2019
Each year, PCA’s annual Portland edition of Momentum Magazine recaps the past year’s highlights from the PCA Movement both in Portland and across the country.
Each year, PCA’s annual Portland edition of Momentum Magazine recaps the past year’s highlights from the PCA Movement both in Portland and across the country.
07.09.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
With the end of many youth regular baseball season games, this is the time when youth baseball leagues can easily get caught up in rewarding the few at the expense of the many.
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
With the end of many youth regular baseball season games, this is the time when youth baseball leagues can easily get caught up in rewarding the few at the expense of the many.
06.12.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
The ROOTS of Honoring the Game - A 10-step process to challenge a call by an Official
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
The ROOTS of Honoring the Game - A 10-step process to challenge a call by an Official
06.04.2019PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2018 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program (Class of 2019), listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2018 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program (Class of 2019), listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
05.15.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Becoming a Double Goal Coach – The Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons Within the Game for Beyond the Game – Part III
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Becoming a Double Goal Coach – The Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons Within the Game for Beyond the Game – Part III
05.08.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Becoming a Double Goal Coach – The Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons Within the Game for Beyond the Game – Part II
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Becoming a Double Goal Coach – The Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons Within the Game for Beyond the Game – Part II
04.09.2019PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Should my child play one sport or multiple sports? Adam Sarancik responds to this common question asked by parents by breaking it down to a few questions a parent should ask onesel...
PCA Voices
by Adam Sarancik
Should my child play one sport or multiple sports? Adam Sarancik responds to this common question asked by parents by breaking it down to a few questions a parent should ask onesel...
03.13.2019PCA Updates
Congratulations to each of these National Winners who were selected from nearly 1,000 nominations nationwide!
PCA Updates
Congratulations to each of these National Winners who were selected from nearly 1,000 nominations nationwide!
03.06.2019
PCA-Portland hosted the Third Annual Jeans and Jerseys Youth Sports Awards at the Pilot House at University of Portland. Joe Etzel received the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Award,...
PCA-Portland hosted the Third Annual Jeans and Jerseys Youth Sports Awards at the Pilot House at University of Portland. Joe Etzel received the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Award,...
02.21.2019Media
Huge thanks to Travis and the crew over Rip City Radio 620 and NBC Sports Northwest for having Positive Coaching Alliance - Portland on the show back on February 14th!
Media
Huge thanks to Travis and the crew over Rip City Radio 620 and NBC Sports Northwest for having Positive Coaching Alliance - Portland on the show back on February 14th!
12.12.2018PCA Voices
Earlier this month, PCA-Portland Executive Director Benjamin Dudley and Portland Impact coach Mark Lawton sat down with Lisa Cohn from The Ultimate Sports Parent podcast.
PCA Voices
Earlier this month, PCA-Portland Executive Director Benjamin Dudley and Portland Impact coach Mark Lawton sat down with Lisa Cohn from The Ultimate Sports Parent podcast.
12.11.2018
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2nd for our annual Jeans & Jerseys Event!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2nd for our annual Jeans & Jerseys Event!
09.06.2018
In this year's PCA Momentum “Year in Review,” you can read about the impact of PCA concepts & tools, learn about the specific sports that hosted the most workshops, and more.
In this year's PCA Momentum “Year in Review,” you can read about the impact of PCA concepts & tools, learn about the specific sports that hosted the most workshops, and more.
07.09.2018
PCA-Portland held our third annual Coach-Am Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Jet Industries on June 25th at the Royal Oaks Country Club.
PCA-Portland held our third annual Coach-Am Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Jet Industries on June 25th at the Royal Oaks Country Club.
06.29.2018Media
Ben Dudley, Executive Director for PCA-Portland, was featured on KGW8 in Portland to talk about PCA's Mission and key PCA Principles.
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Ben Dudley, Executive Director for PCA-Portland, was featured on KGW8 in Portland to talk about PCA's Mission and key PCA Principles.
04.12.2018PCA Updates
It was truly an amazing night on April 7th, as over 200 people attended the 2nd annual PCA-Portland Jeans & Jerseys Youth Sports Awards at the Spirit of 77.
PCA Updates
It was truly an amazing night on April 7th, as over 200 people attended the 2nd annual PCA-Portland Jeans & Jerseys Youth Sports Awards at the Spirit of 77.
03.02.2018Media
John Canzano talks with Benjamin Dudley about the positive coaching alliance and youth sports.
Media
John Canzano talks with Benjamin Dudley about the positive coaching alliance and youth sports.
01.16.2018PCA Voices
by Debbie Murphy
In any given moment, it is difficult to find the right words to highlight those areas for growth, especially when my child is disappointed.
PCA Voices
by Debbie Murphy
In any given moment, it is difficult to find the right words to highlight those areas for growth, especially when my child is disappointed.
01.03.2018
This week we joined Coach Joe Bushman from Clackamas HS on Rip City Radio 620 with Travis Demers discussing the Football State Championship and our partnership with Clackamas HS.
This week we joined Coach Joe Bushman from Clackamas HS on Rip City Radio 620 with Travis Demers discussing the Football State Championship and our partnership with Clackamas HS.
12.14.2017
PCA-Portland is starting with soccer. Because so many youth play soccer, what better sport is there to start with in changing youth sports culture?
PCA-Portland is starting with soccer. Because so many youth play soccer, what better sport is there to start with in changing youth sports culture?
10.24.2017PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2017 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
PCA Updates
See updates of winners for PCA's 2017 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
10.16.2017Success stories
Over 141 teams participated, composed of 616 players, 75 coaches and close to 1,000 parents.
Success stories
Over 141 teams participated, composed of 616 players, 75 coaches and close to 1,000 parents.
09.27.2017PCA Updates
We encourage you to think about how the present situation can be used as a teachable moment. In your specific role, why and how might you talk to youth about what they're seeing?
PCA Updates
We encourage you to think about how the present situation can be used as a teachable moment. In your specific role, why and how might you talk to youth about what they're seeing?
04.11.2017Success stories
Curtis Schlunz, who coaches for Clackamas Junior Baseball, has won PCA's coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth athletes.
Success stories
Curtis Schlunz, who coaches for Clackamas Junior Baseball, has won PCA's coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth athletes.
04.11.2017Success stories
Young focuses on capitalizing on the short time he has to influence players before they leave St. Mary’s, less in terms of winning than in becoming strong, confident young men.
Success stories
Young focuses on capitalizing on the short time he has to influence players before they leave St. Mary’s, less in terms of winning than in becoming strong, confident young men.
03.17.2017PCA Voices
This Ultimate Sports Parent Radio podcast, hosted by parenting writer and sports mom Lisa Cohn, features a discussion on why girls drop out of sports at a higher rate than boys.
PCA Voices
This Ultimate Sports Parent Radio podcast, hosted by parenting writer and sports mom Lisa Cohn, features a discussion on why girls drop out of sports at a higher rate than boys.
03.14.2017
Hillsboro School District (HSD) is proud to announce a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance-Portland.
Hillsboro School District (HSD) is proud to announce a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance-Portland.
03.01.2017PCA Updates
Announcing the 2017 Double-Goal Coach award winners.
PCA Updates
Announcing the 2017 Double-Goal Coach award winners.
02.23.2017
Watching PCA-Portland’s six Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship winners take the stage at the Chapter’s inaugural Jeans & Jerseys Youth Sports Awards was a very impactful moment.
Watching PCA-Portland’s six Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship winners take the stage at the Chapter’s inaugural Jeans & Jerseys Youth Sports Awards was a very impactful moment.
02.22.2017
Retired Portland Timber Legend Jack Jewsbury recorded these Public Service Announcements that will be played throughout Portland station's thanks to the Portland Timbers.
Retired Portland Timber Legend Jack Jewsbury recorded these Public Service Announcements that will be played throughout Portland station's thanks to the Portland Timbers.
02.05.2017PCA Updates
PCA received its greatest mass media exposure ever via a public service announcement during Super Bowl LI, thanks to our partnership with FOX Sports Supports.
PCA Updates
PCA received its greatest mass media exposure ever via a public service announcement during Super Bowl LI, thanks to our partnership with FOX Sports Supports.
02.02.2017PCA Updates
Here is the list of the 150 National Finalists for PCA's 2017 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap.
PCA Updates
Here is the list of the 150 National Finalists for PCA's 2017 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap.
01.31.2017Success stories
"It was awesome to see the community starting to form around the lessons learned in the PCA Parent workshop,” said PIL Athletic Director Marshall Haskins.
Success stories
"It was awesome to see the community starting to form around the lessons learned in the PCA Parent workshop,” said PIL Athletic Director Marshall Haskins.
12.13.2016PCA Updates
As 2016 nears its end, we offer these Top 10 conversation-worthy from throughout the year stories to start discussion among coaches, parents and their youth athletes.
PCA Updates
As 2016 nears its end, we offer these Top 10 conversation-worthy from throughout the year stories to start discussion among coaches, parents and their youth athletes.
12.06.2016
Learn more about PCA-Portland partner, Friends Of Baseball, in this in-depth interview.
Learn more about PCA-Portland partner, Friends Of Baseball, in this in-depth interview.
09.16.2016Media
This Op-Ed in The Oregonian written by District Athletic Director Marshall Haskins shows how Portland Interscholastic League is working with PCA-Portland to impact student-athletes...
Media
This Op-Ed in The Oregonian written by District Athletic Director Marshall Haskins shows how Portland Interscholastic League is working with PCA-Portland to impact student-athletes...
08.30.2016
by Jean Ryan McHale
PCA-Portland expanded visibility and accelerated fundraising with its first annual Coach-Am Charity Golf Classic, sponsored by Deloitte.
by Jean Ryan McHale
PCA-Portland expanded visibility and accelerated fundraising with its first annual Coach-Am Charity Golf Classic, sponsored by Deloitte.
08.23.2016PCA Updates
Following are updates of winners for PCA's 2016 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area below.
PCA Updates
Following are updates of winners for PCA's 2016 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area below.
08.10.2016
This is a prime example of how our board members spread PCA’s mission and message to friends and family.
This is a prime example of how our board members spread PCA’s mission and message to friends and family.
04.29.2016
John Arntson, who coaches baseball for Clackamas High School, has won PCA's coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth athletes.
John Arntson, who coaches baseball for Clackamas High School, has won PCA's coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth athletes.
04.21.2016
Margaret Koenig, coach for Hood River Youth Lacrosse, has won Positive Coaching Alliance’s coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap.
Margaret Koenig, coach for Hood River Youth Lacrosse, has won Positive Coaching Alliance’s coveted Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap.
04.05.2016Media
National Double-Goal Coach® Award winner John Arntson is featured in this Fox12 Oregon Sports Final report.
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National Double-Goal Coach® Award winner John Arntson is featured in this Fox12 Oregon Sports Final report.
03.14.2016PCA Updates
Announcing the 2016 Double-Goal Coach award finalists and winners.
PCA Updates
Announcing the 2016 Double-Goal Coach award finalists and winners.
02.18.2016
This new partnership will impact all of the 11,000-plus PPS-PIL student-athletes. Central to the agreement is a series of live, group workshops in separate tracks for coaches, pare...
This new partnership will impact all of the 11,000-plus PPS-PIL student-athletes. Central to the agreement is a series of live, group workshops in separate tracks for coaches, pare...
