PCA SF Bay Area
Bringing the power of positive to youth and high school sports in the San Francisco Bay Area through resources that develop BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE.
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Mistakes Ritual
To help recover from mistakes, athletes should physical gestures, called mistake rituals, to allow them to quickly refocus on the most important play – the next one. Over time, you can develop a mental toughness to bounce back from mistakes, which also gives the confidence to compete aggressively on every play. To adopt a different mindset about mistakes, see the resources below.
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PCA Founder Jim Thompson always says, “Say something positive, and you’ll see something positive.”
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Chris Fay talks about making sure players are relaxed and enjoying the games they are playing.
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Jack Clark on what mental toughness means and the importance it plays on a successful team.
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The goal of the All-Star level is to begin applying skills & team concepts more directly into game situations.
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The goal of the All-Star level is to begin applying skills & team concepts more directly into game situations.
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By focusing on the present and not dwelling on the past, the team is able to bounce back from bad calls.
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Tom Herman, University of Texas Head Football Coach, describes how one failure or mistake doesn't define you.
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Brad Frost talks about how to coach up a kid who has made a big mistake in a game.
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How golf teaches young athletes about integrity, problem solving, and the growth mindset.
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One of the things I’ve noticed that truly great coaches have in common is that they are insatiable learners.