Summary
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is an American non-profit organization which strives to create a positive youth sports environment.[1]
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| Founded | 1998 |
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| Founder | Jim Thompson |
| Focus | Positive Youth Development (athletics) |
| Headquarters | Suite 100, 1001 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View, California |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Workshops, Scholarships, Books, Online Resources |
| Website | positivecoach |
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. [citation needed]
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 edit
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 edit
The Positive Coaching Alliance gives out the Ronald L. Jensen award for Lifetime Achievement. The winners include:[citation needed]
- 2006 - Ted Leland
- 2007 - John Gagliardi
- 2008 - Jim Sochor
- 2009 - Tara VanDerveer
- 2010 - John Wooden
- 2011 - Bruce Bochy
- 2012 - Dick Gould
- 2013 - Phil Jackson
- 2014 - Joe Ehrmann
- 2015 - Dusty Baker
- 2016 - Billie Jean King
- 2017 - Carol Dweck
- 2018 - Steve Young
- 2019 - Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, and Mia Hamm
References edit
- ^ "What is the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)?". Vienna Youth Soccer. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ "Positive Coaching". Orland Youth Association. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Jonker, William F. Meehan III and Kim Starkey. "A Better Approach To Winning: Lessons From The Positive Coaching Alliance". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Positive Coaching Alliance Website
- PCA DevZone - Resource Website
- Positive Coaching Alliance YouTube Channel