When coaches are trained in youth development, something shifts—for them, and for the kids they work with. That’s not just our experience at Positive Coaching Alliance, it’s what the data shows.
We’re proud to share the release of Winning Beyond the Game, the Million Coaches Challenge Implementation Study conducted by the American Institutes for Research.
As a proud Partner of the Million Coaches Challenge, PCA has been part of this collective effort from the beginning—training coaches, contributing data, and helping advance what quality coaching looks like in practice alongside 17 other organizations.
OF THE COACHES SURVEYED AFTER COMPLETING A TRAINING…
The findings reinforce something the Million Coaches Challenge Partners have seen firsthand: training works best when it’s supported by strong systems—ongoing mentorship, peer learning, and organizations that prioritize youth development.
These numbers represent real coaches, real relationships, and real impact for young athletes nationwide. We hope you’ll explore the findings and help us continue building a stronger, more supportive youth sports ecosystem for all kids.