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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  RISE: Sports as a Vehicle for Social Change

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  Activity from PCA trusted resource RISE to examine how athletes use sports as an agent social change.

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  George Gervin (The Iceman) Explains How He Wants to be Remembered

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  George Gervin explains how he wants to be remembered for how he has positively affected other people’s lives.

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  George Gervin (The Iceman) Talks about the Impact of a High School Coach

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  George Gervin talks about the impact his high school coach had on his playing career and life.

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  Natasha Watley Speaks about How Sports Can Battle Racism

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  Natasha Watley talks about the importance of the long overdue conversations about racial injustice.

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  Natasha Watley on Staying in the Moment in Sports

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  Natasha Watley shares how sports has taught her to stay in the moment.

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  Discussion Guide: Hoosiers

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  Learn life lessons and engage with the movie Hoosiers by using these discussion questions.

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  NHL Player Brent Sopel: Keep it Light

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  Brent Sopel ([@brent_sopel](https://twitter.com/brent_sopel)) is a former NHL Defenseman and Stanley Cup...

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  Brent Sopel: Hard Work, Respect, and Kindness

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  Brent Sopel ([@brent_sopel](https://twitter.com/brent_sopel)) is a former NHL Defenseman and Stanley Cup...

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  Time Management Tips from MLB All-Star Paul DeJong

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  Paul DeJong discuss the impact of time management on and off the field.

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  Paul DeJong: Overcoming Mistakes

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  Paul DeJong discusses how to handle making mistakes, both physically and mentally.