Tools for Parents

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Download PCA's child-abuse prevention policies and procedures template

Download one of our free Tools for parents:

  • Coach-Parent Partnership Establishing an early positive relationship with your children's coaches is key to helping your children gain all they can from youth sports. These pointers will help you and the coaches get onto the same page in terms of the experience you want your children to have. Download (PDF)
  • Empowering Conversations These detailed tips will help you connect with your children through their youth sports experiences. They also apply to many other facets of life and can strengthen your bonds. Download (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Honoring the Game Use these game-day tips -- for before, during and after a game -- to make sure your children sense your unconditional love and support and so they see you Honoring the Game.  Download (PDF)
  • Culture Keeper Job Description. Recruit a team parent whose job is to help maintain the positive environment around your team. Download (PDF)

Here are some additional options for helping you and your child make the most of youth sports!

Take our Online Course:

Purchase one of PCA Founder and CEO Jim Thompson's books written for parents:

  • The Power of Double-Goal Coaching
  • The High School Sports Parent: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors
  • Positive Sport Parenting
  • Learn more about these titles
Join The Movement

Join The Movement

Help us make youth and high school sports better and impact young lives. Find out how to bring PCA training to your school or organization and how your support can help us achieve our mission.
Is Your Coach Certified?

Is Your Coach Certified?

Find out if your local coach is PCA-certified.  Search our database by city, state or last name.