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The Positive Coach Job Description
As coaches, you determine the kind of experience our athletes have with sports. We are committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to ensure our athletes have a…
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Self-Care for Coaches
Creating a positive youth sports culture that sets your players up to succeed both on and off the field requires time, effort, consistency, and intention. It’s important for coaches to…
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5 Ways to Prevent Coach Burnout
Chris Duplex is probably the last guy you’d imagine succumbing to burnout. As coach of his then 9-year-old son Kasra’s flag football team, he led his players to consecutive championships…
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9 Signs Your Child Has Sports Burnout
A study from the American Academy of Pediatrics confirms the alarming statistic that 70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13. There are several reasons why this number is so…
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Got Questions About Coaching?
Where can I read Ask PCA ? Ask PCA is available in the TeamSnap app. Just scan here. Positive Coaching Alliance has answers. Great coaching looks effortless from the sidelines….
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Tips for a Positive Parent-Coach Partnership
Parents and coaches should be on the same team, says the Positive Coaching Alliance. Following our guidelines for how sports parents can contribute to a Coach-Parent Partnership that benefits youth…
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How to Motivate Kids In Youth Sports
Youth sports and sports parenting are hard. We often walk a fine line between supporting and pressuring our athletes. But finding that sweet spot, where they stay motivated and in…
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