PCA Development Zone^®

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

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

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

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

When parents shout instructions from the stands, it makes life more difficult for the kid, not easier for them

Bulldozer parents push problems out of their kids way, which means kids can't learn to cope with struggle.

PCA National Advisory Board Member Alexi Lalas describes his experience and findings as a sports parent.

AYSO expert: choosing the level of play should depend on the player's readiness, not the parents' desires

In this comedic scene, we offer parents an alternative to overly intense sideline behavior. Try sideline yoga?

Catanach, volleyball coach at the University of Tampa, instructs parents on coach and athlete interaction.