Poised For Greater Impact

We are the right organization at the right moment

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is the result of a 2022 merger between Coaching Corps and PCA – Uniting expertise, networks, and strategies. This merger empowers PCA as the sole national non-profit dedicated to fostering positive, equitable, and accessible youth sports experiences. PCA is poised to multiply our collective impact across San Diego County so that all kids have access to a positive youth sports experience regardless of economic or social circumstance.
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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

  • SDUSD – 114K Students
  • 64K Eligible for FRL (56%)
  • Number of PCA Training Partners: 8
  • Number of PCA Recruitment Partners: 49
  • Community Partners: 45

The San Diego Sports Equity Coalition has 45 active members, including: San Diego United School District, San Diego Recreation and Parks Department, The YMCA, San Diego Wave, City Council, and others are in the process of co-creating a local Sports Equity Agenda that will be designed to increase access to youth sports for low income families in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO FUNDRAISING GOAL

Secure $1,500,000 in funds over three years.

Investment Opportunities

Leveling the Uneven Playing Field: Sports Equity Coalition Goal- $525,000
Recruit 500+ Coaches and increase access for kids, impacting 30,000 low-income youth.

Training, Recruiting, and Supporting Coaches: $675,000
Train 1,500+ Coaches.

Transforming the Youth Sport Culture: $300,000
Provide 45,000 San Diego kids with a positive youth sports experience.

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