10.15.2020PCA Updates
Youth-focused foundation Susan Crown Exchange (SCE) announced today its Million Coaches Challenge. This effort will train at least one million coaches in youth development by 2025....
PCA Updates
Youth-focused foundation Susan Crown Exchange (SCE) announced today its Million Coaches Challenge. This effort will train at least one million coaches in youth development by 2025....
10.06.2020PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance, whose mission is to be a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture in all communities across the U.S., and Coaching Corps, an organization that train...
PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance, whose mission is to be a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture in all communities across the U.S., and Coaching Corps, an organization that train...
09.29.2020PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
There’s a new cohort of philosophers appearing on the scene these days, though in disguise, or, more like hidden in plain sight in a medium many consider not just impervious to dee...
PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
There’s a new cohort of philosophers appearing on the scene these days, though in disguise, or, more like hidden in plain sight in a medium many consider not just impervious to dee...
09.28.2020PCA Updates
On Thursday, September 24, PCA hosted our third Sports Can Battle Racism Webinar. The topic of conversation was on college culture and respect. The panelists included Dr. Akilah Ca...
PCA Updates
On Thursday, September 24, PCA hosted our third Sports Can Battle Racism Webinar. The topic of conversation was on college culture and respect. The panelists included Dr. Akilah Ca...
09.21.2020Success stories
Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club Limited has been online partners with PCA since 2017 and have truly embraced the culture-shaping resources PCA provides.
Success stories
Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club Limited has been online partners with PCA since 2017 and have truly embraced the culture-shaping resources PCA provides.
09.16.2020PCA Updates
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize PCA as one of the first organizations to join the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion prog...
PCA Updates
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize PCA as one of the first organizations to join the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion prog...
09.10.2020PCA Updates
Combining the fun and excitement of gaming with positive coaching, social skill building, and core values-based programs, fill a tremendous need in our communities and our kids’ li...
PCA Updates
Combining the fun and excitement of gaming with positive coaching, social skill building, and core values-based programs, fill a tremendous need in our communities and our kids’ li...
09.08.2020PCA Updates
Many first-time coaches find this role harder than they expected, so here are concrete tips to ease matters and help your youth athletes.
PCA Updates
Many first-time coaches find this role harder than they expected, so here are concrete tips to ease matters and help your youth athletes.
09.08.2020PCA Updates
We've put together some guidelines for how sports parents can contribute to a Coach-Parent Partnership that benefits youth athletes.
PCA Updates
We've put together some guidelines for how sports parents can contribute to a Coach-Parent Partnership that benefits youth athletes.
08.24.2020PCA Updates
Recommendations based on a collaborative effort by experts in childhood sports medicine from representative regions around the United States. Keep in mind that some recommendations...
PCA Updates
Recommendations based on a collaborative effort by experts in childhood sports medicine from representative regions around the United States. Keep in mind that some recommendations...
08.11.2020PCA Updates
Following are updates of finalists for PCA's 2020 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
PCA Updates
Following are updates of finalists for PCA's 2020 Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program, listed by PCA Chapter or Area.
08.10.2020PCA Voices
by Linda Flanagan
Now more than ever, children and teenagers need responsible adults in their lives who can model good behavior and act as bulwarks against the chaos. Here are ten ways coaches can s...
PCA Voices
by Linda Flanagan
Now more than ever, children and teenagers need responsible adults in their lives who can model good behavior and act as bulwarks against the chaos. Here are ten ways coaches can s...
07.31.2020PCA Voices
by Brett Nichols
PCA training is great for PE teachers because coaching and teaching are extremely similar, some might say they are the same, they just exist in slightly different environments.
PCA Voices
by Brett Nichols
PCA training is great for PE teachers because coaching and teaching are extremely similar, some might say they are the same, they just exist in slightly different environments.
07.29.2020PCA Updates
On Tuesday, July 28, PCA hosted our second Sports Can Battle Racism Webinar. The topic of discussion was how sports can define us, unify us, and empower us. The webinar is part of ...
PCA Updates
On Tuesday, July 28, PCA hosted our second Sports Can Battle Racism Webinar. The topic of discussion was how sports can define us, unify us, and empower us. The webinar is part of ...
07.21.2020PCA Voices
In our Commitment to Change, we promised to amplify voices from the Black community at PCA sharing how sports has impacted their lives.
PCA Voices
In our Commitment to Change, we promised to amplify voices from the Black community at PCA sharing how sports has impacted their lives.
07.20.2020PCA Updates
This is an ongoing process and we are committed to improving our community. View to see progress about PCA’s next steps on the commitment we made to battle anti-Black racism.
PCA Updates
This is an ongoing process and we are committed to improving our community. View to see progress about PCA’s next steps on the commitment we made to battle anti-Black racism.
07.17.2020PCA Updates
Marti Reed, PCA’s National Partnership and Marketing Manager, joined US Club Soccer’s Facebook Live webinar on July 16th to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in you...
PCA Updates
Marti Reed, PCA’s National Partnership and Marketing Manager, joined US Club Soccer’s Facebook Live webinar on July 16th to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in you...
07.13.2020PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
Youth sports coaches assume a uniquely prized position: one based on trust, mentorship, and couched in leadership. As we all work through the country’s recently heightened battle ...
PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
Youth sports coaches assume a uniquely prized position: one based on trust, mentorship, and couched in leadership. As we all work through the country’s recently heightened battle ...
07.07.2020PCA Updates
Partnership to Help 400,000 Youth Coaches Support the Social and Emotional Needs of Young Athletes
PCA Updates
Partnership to Help 400,000 Youth Coaches Support the Social and Emotional Needs of Young Athletes
07.06.2020PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
Just as someone committed to a daily knitting club can still be deeply concerned about social justice, a sports fan can commit time and energy to their passion, while upholding the...
PCA Voices
by Jack Bowen
Just as someone committed to a daily knitting club can still be deeply concerned about social justice, a sports fan can commit time and energy to their passion, while upholding the...
07.02.2020PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance is proud to announce our 2020 Double-Goal Coach® National Coach of the Year and winner of the $10,000 Taube Family Prize in Recognition of Excellence in ...
PCA Updates
Positive Coaching Alliance is proud to announce our 2020 Double-Goal Coach® National Coach of the Year and winner of the $10,000 Taube Family Prize in Recognition of Excellence in ...
07.01.2020PCA Updates
On Monday, June 29, PCA hosted a Virtual Roundtable titled "Sports Can Battle Racism: How Coaches, Parents, and Administrators Can Play a Positive Role." The conversation was moder...
PCA Updates
On Monday, June 29, PCA hosted a Virtual Roundtable titled "Sports Can Battle Racism: How Coaches, Parents, and Administrators Can Play a Positive Role." The conversation was moder...
06.24.2020PCA Updates
In the coming weeks and months we will see some areas and organizations returning to play and others cancelling youth sports. In both situations, we need to be ready to support kid...
PCA Updates
In the coming weeks and months we will see some areas and organizations returning to play and others cancelling youth sports. In both situations, we need to be ready to support kid...
06.22.2020PCA Voices
by Dr. Erin Grieb
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a sudden change in everyone’s lives, including students and student-athletes. Athletes suddenly found themselves at home without access to their...
PCA Voices
by Dr. Erin Grieb
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a sudden change in everyone’s lives, including students and student-athletes. Athletes suddenly found themselves at home without access to their...
06.11.2020PCA Updates
As a force in education through sports, we vow not to stop at condemnation, but to strive to be a force for reconciliation, through the collaborative actions with coaches throughou...
PCA Updates
As a force in education through sports, we vow not to stop at condemnation, but to strive to be a force for reconciliation, through the collaborative actions with coaches throughou...
06.01.2020PCA Updates
Educating individuals on the process to discover recruitable athletes and align on key information to ensure the best fit.
PCA Updates
Educating individuals on the process to discover recruitable athletes and align on key information to ensure the best fit.
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
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.
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 ...
04.09.2020PCA 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.
04.03.2020Media
No one can plan for setbacks. No one likes it. But, we can grow from it. We can be resilient and stronger on the other side of it. Our guest this week, Scott Secules, talks to us a...
Media
No one can plan for setbacks. No one likes it. But, we can grow from it. We can be resilient and stronger on the other side of it. Our guest this week, Scott Secules, talks to us a...
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.
03.25.2020PCA 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!
03.04.2020Media
The Quarterback Room podcast delivers insights, analysis, insider information, and discussion about the “signal-callers”, one of the most talked-about positions in the game: Quarte...
Media
The Quarterback Room podcast delivers insights, analysis, insider information, and discussion about the “signal-callers”, one of the most talked-about positions in the game: Quarte...
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.
09.18.2019PCA Updates
The event featured recognition of our local Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship recipients and Double-Goal Coach Award winner as well as the presentation of a special Community Im...
PCA Updates
The event featured recognition of our local Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship recipients and Double-Goal Coach Award winner as well as the presentation of a special Community Im...
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.
08.14.2019
When it comes to “sports done right”, few organizations do it better than Forney ISD’s athletic program.
When it comes to “sports done right”, few organizations do it better than Forney ISD’s athletic program.
07.11.2019PCA Updates
In the past year, PCA impacted over 5 million youth. In this year in review, you can read about PCA's impact on Border Youth Athletic Association, how the LADF supports PCA, and se...
PCA Updates
In the past year, PCA impacted over 5 million youth. In this year in review, you can read about PCA's impact on Border Youth Athletic Association, how the LADF supports PCA, and se...
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.
05.21.2019PCA Updates
On May 17, PCA-North Texas held their Big League Chalk Talk Luncheon at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Texas Rangers President Jon Daniels and St. Louis Cardinals Infielder, Paul De...
PCA Updates
On May 17, PCA-North Texas held their Big League Chalk Talk Luncheon at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Texas Rangers President Jon Daniels and St. Louis Cardinals Infielder, Paul De...
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!
03.04.2019PCA Updates
As of March 2019, Jason Skaer joined PCA as the new Regional Executive Director for Development in Texas. He will mostly be responsible for PCA-Houston and PCA-North Texas by build...
PCA Updates
As of March 2019, Jason Skaer joined PCA as the new Regional Executive Director for Development in Texas. He will mostly be responsible for PCA-Houston and PCA-North Texas by build...
09.11.2018
The inaugural PCA-North Texas Positive Impact Awards, held at Las Colinas Country Club on August 9th and presented by Insperity, gave us the opportunity celebrate all the best in t...
The inaugural PCA-North Texas Positive Impact Awards, held at Las Colinas Country Club on August 9th and presented by Insperity, gave us the opportunity celebrate all the best in t...
08.02.2018Success stories
Throughout the day, five dynamic speakers, including PCA Trainer Matt Grahn, presented messages and strategies to help students learn best practices and gain sharp leadership tools...
Success stories
Throughout the day, five dynamic speakers, including PCA Trainer Matt Grahn, presented messages and strategies to help students learn best practices and gain sharp leadership tools...
04.03.2018PCA Updates
Dove Men+Care teamed up with basketball legends David "The Admiral" Robinson, Shane Battier, commentator Seth Davis, and PCA to bring the "Real Strength Manifesto" to life.
PCA Updates
Dove Men+Care teamed up with basketball legends David "The Admiral" Robinson, Shane Battier, commentator Seth Davis, and PCA to bring the "Real Strength Manifesto" to life.
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.
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?
07.30.2017PCA Voices
by Lauren Hering
Beltre doesn’t technically wear a “C” on his uniform or have it next to his name on the line-up card, but his teammates often call him The Captain.
PCA Voices
by Lauren Hering
Beltre doesn’t technically wear a “C” on his uniform or have it next to his name on the line-up card, but his teammates often call him The Captain.
07.10.2017Success stories
Forney ISD Athletic Director Neal Weaver has been instrumental in growing the PCA movement in the Forney community.
Success stories
Forney ISD Athletic Director Neal Weaver has been instrumental in growing the PCA movement in the Forney community.
07.10.2017
We seek individuals committed to the PCA mission to conduct workshops for coaches, athletes, parents and organizational leaders for schools and youth sports organizations.
We seek individuals committed to the PCA mission to conduct workshops for coaches, athletes, parents and organizational leaders for schools and youth sports organizations.
07.10.2017
PCA-North Texas prevailed despite the torrential downpour that occurred just before Putt-Putt ‘Fore’ PCA was to tee off.
PCA-North Texas prevailed despite the torrential downpour that occurred just before Putt-Putt ‘Fore’ PCA was to tee off.
05.08.2017
PCA-North Texas hosted an informal gathering on April 12 as the first step in launching an Associate Board.
PCA-North Texas hosted an informal gathering on April 12 as the first step in launching an Associate Board.
05.02.2017
This public service announcement about our scholarships was produced and is airing on FOX Sports Southwest at no cost to PCA, thanks to our partnership with FOX Sports Supports.
This public service announcement about our scholarships was produced and is airing on FOX Sports Southwest at no cost to PCA, thanks to our partnership with FOX Sports Supports.
04.05.2017
One great positive impact – among many that PCA-North Texas creates for youth – is felt every year when we honor our Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship winners.
One great positive impact – among many that PCA-North Texas creates for youth – is felt every year when we honor our Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship winners.
03.03.2017Success stories
Read this in-depth Q&A with long time PCA-North Texas partner, Irving Independent School District.
Success stories
Read this in-depth Q&A with long time PCA-North Texas partner, Irving Independent School District.
03.03.2017
Julius Thompson steps aside as PCA-North Texas Board Chair and Paul Stewart steps into familiar shoes.
Julius Thompson steps aside as PCA-North Texas Board Chair and Paul Stewart steps into familiar shoes.
03.02.2017Success stories
“Katie helps her athletes win on and off the pitch,” said Danielle Moorman, Executive Director of PCA-North Texas, the local Chapter of Positive Coaching Alliance.
Success stories
“Katie helps her athletes win on and off the pitch,” said Danielle Moorman, Executive Director of PCA-North Texas, the local Chapter of Positive Coaching Alliance.
03.02.2017Success stories
Like many coaches, Dahlander entered coaching intent on offering youth a more positive sports experience than the one he had endured as a child.
Success stories
Like many coaches, Dahlander entered coaching intent on offering youth a more positive sports experience than the one he had endured as a child.
03.01.2017PCA Updates
Announcing the 2017 Double-Goal Coach award winners.
PCA Updates
Announcing the 2017 Double-Goal Coach award winners.
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.
01.25.2017
Read this in-depth Q&A with long time PCA-North Texas partner, Spring Valley Athletic Association.
Read this in-depth Q&A with long time PCA-North Texas partner, Spring Valley Athletic Association.
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.
11.16.2016Today's take
by David Jacobson
Tony Romo’s courageous and eloquent message in the video from his Nov. 15 press conference may turn out to be a career-defining moment.
Today's take
by David Jacobson
Tony Romo’s courageous and eloquent message in the video from his Nov. 15 press conference may turn out to be a career-defining moment.
11.15.2016
The hottest ticket in North Texas is for the 8-1 Dallas Cowboys. But for an elite slate of golfers, the chance to play golf and raise money for PCA-North Texas was a bigger draw.
The hottest ticket in North Texas is for the 8-1 Dallas Cowboys. But for an elite slate of golfers, the chance to play golf and raise money for PCA-North Texas was a bigger draw.
09.26.2016Today's take
by Lauren Hering
PCA Partner Parish Episcopal School Football Coach goes beyond the football field to teach his players about the reality of sex trafficking and how men are key to ending it.
Today's take
by Lauren Hering
PCA Partner Parish Episcopal School Football Coach goes beyond the football field to teach his players about the reality of sex trafficking and how men are key to ending it.
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.
06.02.2016
Our Third Annual Coffee with the Coaches presented by Insperity – May 27 at the Hall of Fame at Globe Life Park in Arlington – celebrated some of the best in North Texas sports.
Our Third Annual Coffee with the Coaches presented by Insperity – May 27 at the Hall of Fame at Globe Life Park in Arlington – celebrated some of the best in North Texas sports.
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.
