Positive Coaching Alliance

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is an American non-profit organization which strives to create a positive youth sports environment.[1]

Positive Coaching Alliance
Founded1998
FounderJim Thompson
FocusPositive Youth Development (athletics)
HeadquartersSuite 100, 1001 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View, California
Area served
United States
ProductsWorkshops, Scholarships, Books, Online Resources
Websitepositivecoach.org

Founded in 1998,[2] PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide and has delivered more than 20,000 live group workshops to over 19.2 million youths.[3] PCA offers interactive online courses and provides tools for coaches, parents, and athletes. PCA also runs two annual awards programs: a scholarship program for high school student-athletes and a coach award program.

PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics. PCA partners with more than 50 national governing bodies, organizations and professional leagues and teams including Boys & Girls Club of America, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and US Lacrosse.[4]

PCA Impact

PCA programming is research-based. Data indicate that as a result of PCA programming youth experience improved life skills and character development; coaches become more positive and increase their focus on using sports to teach life lessons; youth sports organizations and schools see their cultures become more positive.[5]

Awards

The Positive Coaching Alliance gives out the Ronald L. Jensen award for Lifetime Achievement. The winners include:

References
  1. "What is the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)?". Vienna Youth Soccer. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  2. "Positive Coaching". Orland Youth Association. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  3. Jonker, William F. Meehan III and Kim Starkey. "A Better Approach To Winning: Lessons From The Positive Coaching Alliance". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  4. Alliance, Positive Coaching (2021-12-02). "Positive Coaching Alliance and Coaching Corps Announce Intent to Merge to Increase Impact and Ensure a Positive Youth Sports Experience for All". GlobeNewswire News Room (in French). Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  5. Agans, Jennifer P.; Su, Shaobing; Ettekal, Andrea Vest (2018-01-01). "Peer motivational climate and character development: Testing a practitioner-developed youth sport model". Journal of Adolescence. 62: 108–115. doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.11.008. ISSN 0140-1971.
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