Positive Coaching Alliance

We're partnering with @ESPN and @Disney on Take Back Sports, a national campaign to bring joy and fun back to youth sports. Too many kids are leaving sports at an early age. It’s time to put them first. bit.ly/4lYl4EN #TakeBackSports #YouthSports #PCA

The best leaders don't just improve their own game. They help everyone around them get better. Hear PCA CEO @jrsacks22 and New York Knicks veteran @RealCharlieWard discuss @jalenbrunson1 and how athletes can take the same approach. #PositiveCoaching #YouthSports

Athletes aren't the only ones learning and growing. As coaches, parents, and caregivers, we're learning too. What matters most is being willing to reflect, learn, and keep showing up with our athletes' best interests at heart.

The final whistle doesn't have to mark the end of your growth as a coach. The offseason is a chance to reflect with intention and identify ways to make a greater impact next year. This self-assessment is a simple way to help guide you. Check it out here: bit.ly/44N07FR

We're excited that PCA's Daycia McClam will moderate a panel at NCCOR's Defining Quality Youth Sports Environments workshop! The virtual event brings together youth sports leaders, practitioners, and researchers to explore what helps create quality youth sports environments.

Great coaches recognize that every athlete is an individual. By meeting athletes where they are and supporting their unique goals, coaches create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and enjoy the game.

Girls stay in sports when they feel like they belong. Join PCA, @Dove, and @GothamFC on July 7 for a FREE webinar to learn how to build confidence and keep girls playing. Register: hubs.ly/Q04n93BT0

Growth often happens when athletes are given the opportunity to learn for themselves. By creating an environment where mistakes are part of the process, coaches can help athletes build confidence and a deeper understanding of the game.

How coaches respond to big emotions from athletes can have a lasting impact on an athlete's development. This week's resource introduces responsive coaching, an approach that provides the support and understanding athletes need to succeed. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04mQJ2-0

ESPN, @DisneyJr & @everykidsports team up to expand youth sports access & cover registration fees for income restricted families With @PositiveCoachUS, 'Me & Mickey: Let's Play Sports' (June 29 | Disney+, Disney Jr.) inspires an early love of sports 🔗bit.ly/4b3Frgk

What does positive coaching mean to you? During our recent Youth Sports to the World Cup webinar, we posed that question to former @USMNT Head Coach and current @NashvilleSC Head Coach B.J. Callaghan. Check out his answer.

The best teams are built by athletes who put the group ahead of themselves. When players focus on contributing to the success of the team, not just their own achievements, they help create a culture of connection and shared purpose. #MondayMotivation #YouthSports #FIFA

Mistakes happen. The next play matters more. Jalen Brunson explains how teammates who lift each other up after setbacks help build confidence and keep teams moving forward. 🎥: @ESPN @JalenBrunson1 @NYKnicks

The strongest teams aren't the ones that never face challenges. They're the ones that face challenges together. When athletes trust and support one another through setbacks, they build stronger connections and learn that they don't have to navigate adversity alone. @KarlTowns

What if the most impactful thing a sports parent can do is say less? @‌nyknicks Head Coach Mike Brown reflects on a lesson many parents can relate to: the support that motivates one athlete may not be what another needs, even when that athlete is your own child.

@BillieJeanKing’s impact goes far beyond tennis. After winning 20 Wimbledon Championships, 39 Grand Slam titles, and the "Battle of the Sexes," she has spent decades advocating for LGBTQIA+ athletes and youth and helping create sports environments where everyone can belong.

Growth happens when athletes feel safe to try new things without added pressure. By creating positive environments for athletes to be themselves, we encourage them to become unique individuals and athletes.

Nominate an outstanding Little League coach for the 2026 Coach of the Year Award, supported by @PositiveCoachUS! Winning coaches receive a $5,000 grant for their league! Nominations close June 15. positivecoach.org/cp/little-leag…

One simple rule: hats on = coach and athlete. Hats off = dad and son. Creating clear boundaries after games helps young athletes feel valued for more than their performance and strengthens the relationships that matter most.

Athletes thrive when they feel safe being themselves. When coaches and leaders foster environments where every athlete feels valued and respected, they help young people grow not only as athletes, but as people.

Healthy social media habits should be a family conversation. Set boundaries together and create space to talk about how social media impacts emotions and everyday life. From Helping Youth Navigate Social Media with @kevinlovefund, @CommonSense, and @JEDFoundation.