Sports and Character Building

Character-building is one of the most important aspects of youth sports and high school sports. Browse these resources to help parents and coaches develop character in kids through the life lessons in sports.

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  The Importance of Off-the-Field Impact within Professional Sports

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  Learn more about Matthew Slater's Off-the-field impact.

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  Matthew Slater on the Importance of Parental Support in Athletics

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  Learn more about Matthew Slater's story and the impact his parents have on his football career.

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  What Wearing a Jersey Represents: Teamwork, Sacrifice and Accountability

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  Learn more about what wearing a New England Patriots jersey means to Matthew Slater.

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  Zaza Pachulia on Learning Life Lessons Through Sports

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  In this clip, Zaza Pachulia taking life lesson you learn from playing sports and applying them to your life.

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  Chrysa Chin on the Influence Coaches Have on Youth Athletes

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  In this clip, Chrysa Chin talks about the influence coaches have on youth athletes.

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  Dalton Risner on Coaches Building Relationships With Their Players

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  Risner talks about coaches building relationships with their players.

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  Dalton Risner Talks About The Importance of Having Fun in Youth Sports

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  Risner talks about the importance of having fun in youth sports.

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  RISE: Glossary for Race, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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  Dive into key terms and concepts around race and race relations in this glossary by PCA trusted resource, RISE

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  Herm Edwards on How Sports Bring People Together

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  In this clip, Edwards talks about how sports bring people together for the common goal of winning.

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  Herm Edwards on What Positive Coaching Means

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  Herm Edwards is a former NFL player and head coach, but is currently the Head Coach of the Arizona State...