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Bringing the power of positive to youth and high school sports in the Chicago area through resources that develop BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE.

Learn more about our chapter at positivecoach.org/chicago

Inclusivity in Sport

Sports should be for everyone. Yet, too often, LGBTQ youth are left on the sidelines. To ensure all kids have access to the benefits of sport, PCA is providing parents, coaches, athletes, and leaders with the resources to help create a more inclusive experience for ALL athletes.

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Considerations Involving Disabled Youth Participation in Sport

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All kids deserve a positive youth sports experience led by a supportive coach regardless of ...
Tips For Coaching Athletes With Disabilities

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Creating an inclusive, supportive sports culture starts with planning and intention. Positive ...

Featured Resources

Dove - Body Confident Sport Toolkit

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PCA is proud to join the Body Confident Sport program to help girls build body confidence and make sports a...

12 Tips for Talking to Your Teen Athlete About Their Mental Health

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Katie Hurley, The Jed Foundation provides parents and caregivers 12 tips for talking to their teen athletes

The Coaches' Guide to Supporting High School Athlete Mental Health

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Sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens and young adults feel safe, seen,...

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Barriers to Sport Participation of Athletes with Disabilities

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By acknowledging the barriers that youth with disabilities face in accessing the sports ...
Laying a Foundation for Disability Awareness

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Disability is the world’s largest minority population with 61 million Americans having a ...
Coaching Girls: 4 Action Steps

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Follow these four actions to foster a sport experience where every girl feels respected, included, and...
Recruit and Retain Girls in Your Program and Teams!

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While many more girls are engaged in athletics today than years ago, still far greater numbers of girls...
Resources to Instill Gender Equity in Youth Sports

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In addition to the resources shared, there are a number of nonprofits, advocates, and groups with excellent...
Gender Identity and LGBTQIA+ Resources

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Sports should be available to all, no matter a kid’s gender identity, with inclusive, equitable, diverse...
Gender Equity in Youth Sports to Level the Playing Field (+ Title IX)

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Girls want to play sports, deserve quality in their athletic experiences, and benefit health wise and...
Overcoming Myths and Barriers — 10 Best Practices for Girls in Sport

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Helping coaches, youth sports leaders, students, and others overcome myths and barriers will help girls and...