PCA Development Zone^®

Parents are an integral part of a child’s growth, success, and enjoyment of sports.

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

Parents reaction to failure translates directly to how their kids will handle failure, according to Dweck.

Sonya Curry shares the struggle of being a parent while watching your child being disciplined by a coach.

Brad Frost talks about how playing different sports helps kids develop skills that they otherwise would not.

Conrad Ray on establishing that the communication with parents should primarily go through the athlete.

John O'Sullivan says that kids needs to do everything they can to earn playing time before parents step in.

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.

Collins talks about establishing a culture that focuses on learning about how your athletes learn best.