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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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Triple-Impact Competitor 

December 27, 2021

PCA shares three levels within a Triple-Impact competitor works. 

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How to Help Your Athletes Fight the Culture of Comparison 

August 20, 2019

With the influence of social media, there has been a lot of pressure on young athletes to do better and be better than their peers.Here are five ways you can encourage your athlete to avoid comparing themselves to others.  
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Does Your Kid Sit on The Bench A Lot in Baseball Games? 

February 08, 2019

Honesty Plays Big Role for Discus Thrower 

May 25, 2018
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How to Not Get Sucked into Youth Sports Negativity 

April 30, 2019
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10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them) 

March 05, 2020
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A Lesson in Sportsmanship: 12-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Hits ‘Home Run’ 

May 08, 2019
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Three Things Eagles' QB Nick Foles Said That Parents Need to Know 

February 16, 2018
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6 Simple Reasons Why Athletes May Not Meet Their Goals 

December 10, 2020

Keep these barriers to success in mind as you help your young athletes set and work towards their goals. 
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Something to Believe In  

February 19, 2018
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Not All Champions Win Championships 

April 01, 2019

The ending scoreboard needs its winner and loser, but no single outcome will ever define you. 
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How to Deal with Extreme Emotions in Your Athletes 

December 11, 2017

It is important to develop strategies to handle the negative emotions 
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Florida Baseball Coach’s Tweet to Rival Is a How-To in Sportsmanship 

May 28, 2019
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Twelve Ways to Destroy a Lacrosse Goalie's Development 

June 09, 2018
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How to Solve Conflict Between Your Players 

April 02, 2020

Nadia Kyba, MSW, TrueSport Expert and President of Now What Facilitation, shares her top recommended strategies to curb growing rivalries before they become toxic to your team. 
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5 Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion 

February 05, 2019
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Why it's Important to Avoid Tension on the Sidelines 

October 25, 2019

Knowing how to best support your athlete is key in creating a positive sport experience for not only your athlete, but also for their team and the rest of the parents on the sidelines supporting their athletes. 
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