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…

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…

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…

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…

Positive Coaching Alliance has answers. Great coaching looks effortless from the sidelines. Great parenting, too, for that matter. But everyone involved in youth sports knows it’s a lot more complicated…

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…

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…

Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend some time…

Take a walk through your local park, and you will probably find 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds playing organized sports. There’s a coach, cones, and they’re running drills. Parents sign their…