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Keep your team organized and your athletes prepared all season long with these coaching tips, drills, and routines.

PCA’s vision is to build a world where every child benefits from a positive youth sports experience with a coach who inspires them to become the best version of themselves in the game and in life. PCA trains coaches and partners with youth sports organizations, parents, sports leaders, and communities to make youth sports more positive, equitable, and accessible to all kids regardless of social or economic circumstances. 

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Becoming a Double Goal Coach – the Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons within the Game

Setting Goals and Using Inspiration - Part II the Process of Learning to Coach Life Lessons within the Game 

October 18, 2022

A coach’s success in developing a player has a direct correlation to that coach’s success in understanding and being successful at improving the person and the athlete. See how one coach helps athletes prepare for life using sport as a vehicle. 

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Coaches Corner

"Coaches Corner" articles are written directly by high school coaches, providing a unique perspective on topics both on and off the court that impact the game and prep sports in general.

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What Youth Sports Are Safe to Play This Winter? Experts Weigh In 

December 19, 2020

Some sports can be safely played as long as modifications are made. 

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Lesson for a Young Soccer Coach 

October 17, 2019

Lesson for a Young Soccer Coach 

Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beginner Serving Steps

Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beginner Serving Steps 

September 06, 2018

KIVA based in Louisville, Kentucky, shares four common bad habits in serving and drills to change the bad habits into good habits. 
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Coaches Corner: Take Advantage of Professional Development Opportunities, Especially State Coaching Conventions 

January 24, 2017

Coaches should take advantage of conventions and clinics to further their development 

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An Official Problem 

September 10, 2018

Shortage of officials has led to mass cancellations and postponements of games in many states 

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Simple Tips for Player Recognition 

May 14, 2018
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Coaching Your Own Child 

March 06, 2019

Yep, love is blind. And though it warps our objectivity, it may actually provide the clearest lens of all. 

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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Blocking Focus and Responsibility 

July 10, 2018

Milwaukee Sting based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shares a drill that works on blockers reading the attacker, closing the block and taking away a section of the court. 
4 Fun Activities to Teach Young Athletes Perseverance

4 Fun Activities to Teach Young Athletes Perseverance 

November 15, 2022

Activities for every age group that will spark conversations around perseverance while encouraging experimentation and play. 

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Dure: Machiavelli’s guide to winning in youth soccer 

March 26, 2015

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/dure-machiavellis-guide-to-winning-youth-soccer/ 

Girls in the Game Recap

Girls in the Game Recap 

September 14, 2022

Press play to hear from expert athletes, coaches, and trainers on how to recruit and retain more girls in sports, more women in coaching and engage all in youth sports. 
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9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players 

May 17, 2021

Here are 9 simple tips for ensuring that your players are emotionally and physically safe in their sport. 

Baseball Safety: Keeping Kids Safe and Not Out

Baseball Safety: Keeping Kids Safe and Not Out 

February 15, 2022

Just like winning takes a full team effort, baseball safety needs players, coaches, officials, and families all working together to keep kids safe. 

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Two Types of Hitters: Guess Hitters vs Seam Readers 

July 07, 2020

Comparing Guess Hitters vs Seam Readers 

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Top 5 Injury Prevention Tips for Pre-Season 

September 30, 2022

How can coaches, trainers, and parents take action to prevent injuries headed into sports seasons? Find out with these five tips. 

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When Our Kids Have Big Dreams … 

November 13, 2018
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