Social Emotional Return to the Field
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Positive Coaching Alliance and Coaching Corps are joining forces to become a powerhouse organization dedicated to optimizing the positive impact of youth sports on kids. Research shows that a positive youth sports experience teaches teamwork, develops leadership skills, creates opportunities for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion and builds community. Our vision is to build a world where every child benefits from a positive youth sports experience with a coach who inspires them to become the best version of themselves.
This resource, originally produced by Coaching Corps, puts forth recommendations for creating a trauma-informed, healing centered sports environment for your team in the context of a return to the field after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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