Sports and Character Building
Character-building is one of the most important aspects of youth sports and high school sports. Browse these resources to help parents and coaches develop character in kids through the life lessons in sports.
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Richards-Ross describes the lessons she learned through playing sports and running track.
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Everyone can improve their abilities if they have a coach who believes in them.
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Activity from PCA trusted resource RISE to examine how athletes use sports as an agent social change.
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Find out what makes boxer Muhammad Ali so legendary in this movie, and discuss with your child or team.
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Activity from PCA trusted resource RISE to understand how equality and equity can be used to achieve fairness
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Displaying and embodying the growth mindset are two very different things.
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Ted Minnis describes the pillars of his program and how they impact his athletes through out their season.
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Former Olympian speaks about in every situation, win or loss, there is always something to improve at.
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Maddon tells his team to "respect 90." Learn what this phrase means and teach your kids how to honor the game!
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Honor the game by showing respect for the rules, opponents, officials, teammates and yourself.
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A Second-Goal Parent focuses relentlessly on the Big Picture – helping their child be successful.
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Now seven months in, we’ve learned a few things about the pandemic’s wider impact on youth & HS sports.
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Coaches can get involved in leadership in a different way by talking about character-building and identity.