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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  Report on Equal Opportunity for Transgender Student-Athletes

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  An increasing number of high school and college-aged young people are identifying as transgender (or trans)...

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  Safe Space Kit by GLSEN Changing the Game Project

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  The Safe Space Kit is GLSEN’s Guide to Being an Ally to LGBTQ Students.

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  5 Ways Coaches Can Be Allies For LGBTQ Athletes, from Athlete Ally

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  As leaders, coaches can play a major role in creating inclusive team spaces by simply demanding respect.

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  Play to Win: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SPORTS

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  Transgender and gender-expansive youth face even greater barriers to sports participation.

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  10 Policies for LGBTQ Inclusion For Your Organization

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  Want to make our athletic department or YSO more inclusive? Check out these policies every team should have.

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  How To Be A Champion Of Inclusion In Athletics

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  Inclusive athletic environments are instrumental to success both on and off the field.

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  ​Starting The Conversation With Youth On Inclusion

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  Start by asking one or two people on your team: “How can we create safer spaces for LGBTQ athletes, coaches?"

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  How Coaches Can Emphasize LGBTQ Inclusiveness

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  Advice from the non-profit You Can Play about ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT athletes.

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  Addressing LGBTQ Issues In Intercollegiate Sports

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  How the NCAA approaches the inclusion of LGBTQ athletes on teams.

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  How Parents & Coaches Can Create A Safe LGBTQ Environment

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  Positive leadership and monitoring your environment make a big difference for a safe LGBTQ community.