Washington, DC

In partnership with the NBA's Washington Wizards, PCA each month gives the Pollin Award, named for Wizards owner Abe Pollin, to a deserving Washington, DC-area youth sports coach. Pictured on the Wizards' scoreboard screen (from left) are PCA's Clint Sanchez, Pollin Award recipient Art Steffen of Burke (VA) Basketball, and award presenter Ledell Eackles, a former NBA player and current community relations representative for the Wizards.

Contacts for Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic Region

Testimonials from Washington DC-area PCA Partners 

"PCA is changing minds and changing lives. Coaches are learning humility, and that means the game will gradually move back to the kids where it belongs."
-- Joey Fuller, Burke (VA) Athletic Club 

"PCA had made 'teammates' out of my husband and I as we both work toward the goal of incorporating PCA in our rec programs at the management level and also on the field. We are getting so much out of working on this together that it has improved our communications and, I think, helped us become better parents."
-- Kathi Dachille, Cockeysville (MD) Recreation Department 

"Our Little League embraces the tremendous value of Positive Coaching. PCA Coach Workshops are part of our coach training program and are a key added ingredient to our culture and in providing a fun, positive, character-building, experience for all of our players.  It has also benefited our overall on-field success with three state championships over the last three years. This year we expanded our training to include leader/coach/parent workshops and had over 100 attendees."
-- Curt Nutbrown, training director, West Springfield Little League

"During the registration process and in the beginning of the session, I sensed resistance on the part of some of the attendees. However, you challenged the coaches to participate and you did an excellent job getting them involved. As the meeting progressed, I noticed the coaches taking notes in the workbooks and following along intently."
-- Ray Greenberg, president, National Capital Soccer League

"My coaches were skeptical at first (having to give up their Saturday morning) but by the end were very enthusiastic. We had a debriefing at lunch and they want me to schedule the next workshop as soon as possible."
-- Ted Gott, athletic director, Southern High School, Harwood, MD

"PCA is like a driver's education class that all coaches, refs and parents should be required to take before getting the privilege of participating in youth sports. Instead of addressing problems after they arise with 'reckless driving' classes and disciplinary action, PCA is helping us establish a culture where 'aggressive driving' is just not allowed."
-- Laura Fyfe, Reston (VA) Soccer

List of PCA Partner schools and youth sports organizations in Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic areas