Poised For Greater Impact

We are the right organization at the right moment

PCA has a long history in Chicago with a strong focus on training coaches. We have the partnerships, reputation, and platform to transform youth sports in Chicago to be more positive, equitable, and accessible for every kid.
DONATE TO ACCELERATE CHICAGO IMPACT

The Need

Uneven Playing Field: Low-income youth are half as likely to participate and six times more likely to quit sports compared to affluent peers.

Coach Training: Fewer than one in ten coaches are trained in youth development and effective communication, hindering quality coaching.

Negative Youth Sports Culture: Organizations do not prioritize fostering positivity and providing essential training for coaches, parents, administrators, and student athletes.

Partnerships and Collaborations

  • Chicago Public Schools
  • The Chicagoland Youth Football League
  • Chicago Red Stars
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Rockford Public Schools
  • FAAM
  • The First Tee of Greater Chicago

Impact Goals

Increase the number of under-resourced youth impacted to 108,000

Train 15,000 coaches

Provide 240,000 kids with a positive youth
sports experience

CHICAGO FUNDRAISING GOAL

Secure $1,000,000 in funds over three years. This can be achieved for less than $5 per young person reached!

Leveling the Uneven Playing Field: $200,000
Increase access for kids and impact 108,000 under-resourced youth

Addressing the Coach Training Gap: $450,000
Train 15,000 coaches

Transforming the Youth Sport Culture: $350,000
Provide 240,000 Illinois kids with a positive youth sports experience

DONATE TO ACCELERATE CHICAGO IMPACT

Chicago Local Board Members

Tracey Benford

Goldman Sachs

Vaughn Bryant

Executive Director, V. Bryant Enterprises

Jim Coffman

Welles Park Baseball President

Elizabeth Conlisk

Project Partner, M Harris & Co.

Gillian Darlow

Polk Bros. Foundation

Paul Furlow

Dixon Midland

Rich Gallun

Co-Founder & CEO, Bswift

Andrew Goodrich

Director of Commercial Growth Strategies, Abbott