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We're partnering with @ESPN and @Disney on Take Back Sports, a national campaign to bring joy and fun back to youth sports. Too many kids are leaving sports at an early age. It’s time to put them first. bit.ly/4lYl4EN
#TakeBackSports #YouthSports #PCA
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Sports are full of ups and downs. How parents and caregivers respond during tough moments sets the tone for how athletes learn to process disappointment and grow.
Read our complete guide to supporting your athlete here: hubs.ly/Q04ymwfV0
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Can a young athlete be deeply competitive and still have fun?
3x Olympic gold medalist @kerrileewalsh shares why joy is a competitive advantage in a recent @USAToday article on ESPN's Take Back Sports: hubs.ly/Q04ylMq70
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Great coaching can leave an impact that lasts well beyond a season.
With National Coaches Day coming up, we asked our community to finish the phrase “A great coach…” Check out some of of their responses!
#PositiveCoaching #NationalCoachesDay
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Tickets close Sept 30! Don't miss the 2026 San Diego Game Changer Awards & Benefit on Oct 8 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Join us for an inspiring evening supporting positive youth sports!
Join us: hubs.ly/Q04y9GX-0
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Kylie Kelce is creating a sports culture where girls build confidence, feel supported, and know they belong. With @Dove, we're equipping coaches with Body Confident Sport, a program that creates positive experiences for girls in sports. Download the tool: bit.ly/44BXCpq
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"You not only taught them the game, but you taught them about life."
@NatalieNakase & Armond Hill on what it means to leave a lasting legacy as a coach.
Ahead of #NationalCoachesDay on Oct. 6th, tag a coach who changed your life!
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The best athletes recognize that the strongest players are focused on doing their part to set the team up for success. Rather than focusing solely on the strengths of the individual, encourage athletes to consider how they can use their strengths to help others achieve together.
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Game Changer Alert! We’re honoring 2026 SD Coach of the Year Charolette Patton Logan on Oct 8 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for her youth impact!
Join us to celebrate Charolette: hubs.ly/Q04xVmvT0
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Fernando Valenzuela inspired a generation to believe they belonged in the game.
His journey from Mexico to MLB stardom helped pave the way for greater Latino representation in baseball and showed young athletes that they, too, could see themselves in the sport.
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We’re proud to honor @StaceyNuveman with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 San Diego Game Changer Awards & Benefit. As an athlete, coach, and advocate, Stacey’s impact reaches far beyond the game.
Join us Oct. 8 in San Diego. hubs.ly/Q04xHZjc0
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Great coaching can leave an impact that lasts well beyond a season.
With National Coaches Day coming up, we asked our community to finish the phrase “A great coach…”
#PositiveCoaching #NationalCoachesDay
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Nominations are OPEN for the 2027 PCA Coach of the Year Award presented by @teamsnap ONE!
Know a coach who inspires, supports, makes sports fun, and helps create a positive experience for every kid?
Nominate them by Nov. 16: hubs.ly/Q04xv2p50
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It’s easy for athletes to measure themselves by the people standing across from them. But the most meaningful competition can be with themselves. When athletes focus on becoming their best rather than simply being better than someone else, they can find more joy in the game.
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Thank you to LBA Realty for supporting the 2026 San Diego Game Changer Awards & Benefit as an MVP Sponsor! Their support helps us celebrate the coaches making a lasting impact on young athletes.
Join us Oct. 8 for the #GameChangerAwards! hubs.ly/Q04x5vgs0
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Sports participation is growing among Latino youth! In 2024, 65% of Latino kids ages 6–17 played sports at least once during the year, a higher rate than their Black and White peers. Representation and access can help keep that momentum going.
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We’re excited to welcome 5X Olympian Jesse Smith to the 2026 San Diego Game Changer Awards & Benefit where he’ll honor his former @PepperdineMWP coach, Terry Schroeder, and share the impact Terry had on his journey.
Learn More: hubs.ly/Q04xj88Y0
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Toughness isn’t built through fear or shame. It’s built when athletes are challenged, supported, and given the tools to navigate adversity.
This week’s resource shares practical ways coaches can help athletes develop genuine mental toughness. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04xj1JV0
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We’re proud to recognize Merlone Geier Partners as an MVP Sponsor of the 2026 San Diego Game Changer Awards & Benefit! Thank you for supporting the coaches who make a difference in youth sports.
Join us Oct. 8 for the #GameChangerAwards! hubs.ly/Q04x58Tm0
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Sports can be a powerful place for young people to learn, grow, and build character.
Help PCA continue working to change the culture of youth sports and create more positive experiences for young athletes.
Support PCA’s mission: hubs.ly/Q04x4tQ30
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