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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  Lanny Smith on Being Inspired by Watching his Mother

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  Lanny Smith talks about the influence of watching his mother succeed as a black woman in computer programming.

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  RISE: Equality vs. Equity

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  Module from RISE, a PCA trusted resource, reviewing the definitions of equality and equity.

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  Discussion Guide: Race

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  A discussion guide of questions to consider while watching Race.

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  Discussion Guide: 42

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  Discussion guide for 42 which is based off of the beginning of Jackie Robinson's career.

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  Joe Dumars Talks About Being More than an Athlete

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  Joe Dumars says athletes can do both. Don’t just be a jock, be smart.

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  Joe Dumars Discusses the Importance of Knowing Who You Are

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  Joe Dumars talks about the importance in life and sports of being true to yourself.

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  Joe Dumars Tells Parents that Kids Have to Want It

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  Joe Dumars says kids have to want success in athletics for themselves.

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  Discussion Guide: Invictus

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  Discussion guide for Invictus, a 2009 sports drama about how Nelson Mandela used rugby to unite South Africa.

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  Herm Edwards on Preparation and Practice

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  Herm Edwards discusses how preparation makes sports fun

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  RISE: Visualizing Equality vs. Equity

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  Activity from PCA trusted resource RISE to understand how equality and equity can be used to achieve fairness