The California Interscholastic Federation is proud to share resources from Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). The Mountain View, Calif.-based national non-profit is developing "Better Athletes, Better People" by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience. Learn more about PCA in this short video featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young.
PCA's model for youth and high school sports coaches - as taught in PCA workshops and online courses - is the Double-Goal Coach®, who pursues the goal of winning, and the even more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports.
PCA materials for Coaches
Talking Points (free weekly series of e-mails with topics for coaches to discuss with players)
Tools for Coaches (free downloads such as a Double-Goal Coach Job Description, Parent Meeting Agenda, etc.)
Books by PCA Founder Jim Thompson, including The Power of Double-Goal Coaching
Online Double-Goal Coach® courses
PCA encourages high school and youth sports administrators to use their programs as a Development ZoneTM for developing Better Athletes, Better People by providing a positive, character-building experience.
PCA materials for Administrators
Tools for Leaders (free downloads such as a coach recruitment and evaluation program, etc.)