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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. Read Positive Coaching Alliance stories
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Alabama's Jalen Hurts Quietly Shows Young Athletes How to Handle Adversity 

January 10, 2018

Benched Crimson Tide quarterback was the epitome of class during, after national title game 

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How Two Iowa Prep Stars Showed their Championship Mettle Even in Defeat 

January 19, 2018

By wrestling each other, Brody Teske and Alex Thomsen proved they weren’t concerned with records or high school legacies 
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Fencer Earns First U.S. Medal of Youth Olympics After Sportsmanship Act  

October 09, 2018

Olympic athlete pays it forward, then wins a medal. 
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10 Ways to Build More Resilient Kids  

August 01, 2017

Winning is fun. But for every team that wins, there’s another that loses. 
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Players Must Treat Teammates With Respect, Even When They Don't Get Along 

September 06, 2018
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Sport Performance Anxiety in Youth Sports 

October 18, 2018

Sometimes the most harmful stressors aren’t in athletes' bodies but in their heads 
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TrueSport Ambassadors on the Life-Changing Power of Sport 

November 05, 2021

Sport is a life changing experience for a young athlete whose character is often shaped by the lessons they learn on the field of play. 
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Teaching your Athletes the Fun and Safe Way to Have a Sports Rivalry 

June 17, 2019
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How Salt Lake City Olympics Inspired a Generation of Team USA Athletes 

February 09, 2018

Who were some of the first to inspire Olympians to pursue their goals? 
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Teach Your Athletes to be Respectful Winners on the Field 

November 01, 2019
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High School Runner Forgets About Winning to Stop, Help Legally Blind Runner Who Fell 

October 19, 2018
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4 Leadership Models: for Parents, Coaches, and Other Leaders 

June 27, 2019
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Baseball Has the Magic to Refine Us Through Sportsmanship, Hard Work 

April 17, 2019

The Spirit of the Stick  

November 12, 2018
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7 Reasons to Invest in a Multi-Sport Camp 

June 20, 2019

Are you sending your athlete to a multi-sport camp this summer? If not, here are seven reasons why you should consider investing in a multi-sport camp for your athlete. 
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Three Things Eagles' QB Nick Foles Said That Parents Need to Know 

February 16, 2018
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A Lesson in Sportsmanship: 12-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Hits ‘Home Run’ 

May 08, 2019
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