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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