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Sportsmanship

Participating in sports should be fun and rewarding for everyone involved. Learn how to make sports a positive experience no matter how the scoreboard looks.

PCA’s mission is to be a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture in all communities across the U.S. We envision a future where all youth can benefit from a positive, inclusive sports culture that develops social and emotional skills, molds character and prepares them for competition and for life.

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Chicago soccer coach wins SportsEngine TrueSport Champion Coach Recognition award 

December 13, 2019

Catalyst Maria soccer coach Jose Miguel Burgos said he’d never been surprised, until the day the school, his players and even family from Chile let him know he won the SportsEngine TrueSport Champion Coach Recognition Award 

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January 19, 2018

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Herm Edwards Just Gave Everyone in America a High 5: Who Will You High 5? 

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Being an ally means standing up for your teammates when they’re treated unfairly and making sure that you’re also working to confront your own biases. 
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September 10, 2020

In the right contexts, peer pressure can be a leadership tool that coaches use for positive outcomes in their youth athletes. 
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2020 Vision: Sports Stars Offer Young Athletes Strong Support 

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