PCA Development Zone^®

Here in the PCA/Maddie Potts Coaching Symposium, Brown's Kia McNeill shares her thoughts on four key topics.

The "Parent Ball" can be used to make memories with your kid and at times, reinforce key teachable moments.

Steve Kryger on ways coaches can include parents in the process while also setting boundaries.

Paul Snow talks about the importance for coaches and parents to establish a positive relationship.

Work with the player to set up clear, consistent, and simple expectations for positive things he can do.

AD Steve Kryger says that playing time discussions should be between the player and a coach, not the AD.

Everyone needs to be communicated with, from parents to players, says Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Assess the current culture as if you were a brand new family entering the program for the first time.

Oliver Luck--NCAA exec, former NFLer and noted sports parent--on how parents can support athletes and coaches.

Listen in as teaching assistant and sports writer Mark Hyman examines the truth behind youth sports.