Partner FAQ

  1. Who typically partners with PCA?
    The vast majority of PCA’s partners are community youth sport organizations (YSOs) and schools. PCA’s hundreds of partner organizations range from recreational to competitive and span the United States. PCA partner organizations encompass a wide variety of sports (including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, ice skating, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, etc.) that serve youth athletes (high school and younger). We also partner with organizations at the national level (such as US Lacrosse, AYSO and Little League).
  2. What does it mean to “Partner” with PCA?
    PCA partners make a commitment to create and maintain an “Honoring the Game” culture throughout their organization. In partnering with PCA, organizations learn how to get the adults in their organization (leaders, coaches, and parents) on the same page in this culture-shaping effort. The ultimate objective is that these adults can then provide young athletes with an environment in which they can enjoy sports and learn valuable life lessons. Your partnership begins with three (or more) highly interactive workshops, presented by a certified PCA Trainer who brings personal coaching experience, expertise in youth sports issues and a passion for sports. These workshops and the additional PCA resource materials provide your organization leaders, coaches and parents with the very latest in tools and best practices from the world of sports psychology, education, and business. These proven, research-based tools can be put to use at your next board meeting, practice, and your next game!
  3. Is PCA’s program the right choice for my organization?
    If your goal is to create (or strengthen) an “Honoring the Game” culture that promotes the behaviors and values you want to see in your players, coaches and fans, PCA is here to help you reach that objective. Organizations that seek out PCA do so for at least one of the following reasons:

    1. To give their athletes a better experience and more fun playing
    2. To develop better coaches through a more successful Coach Development program
    3. To get parents and coaches on the same page about what it means to Honor the Game
    4. To increase the organization’s ability to recruit and retain coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes
    5. To develop a sports program that reinforces the educational mission of the school or YSO
    If your YSO or school shares any of the above challenges or goals, we look forward to partnering with your organization.
  4. Where and when do PCA workshops take place? How long are they?
    PCA comes to your community. You just tell us when and where. PCA partners pick the dates and times when you will be able to get the best attendance (usually weekday evenings or weekend days). PCA workshops run two hours in length.Partners schedule the venue, which, depending on expected attendance, can range from a school classroom to a multi-purpose room, gymnasium, or theater. Most of our partners have no problem finding a local school or community center to host the workshops (for free).
  5. Who presents the workshops?
    One of PCA’s greatest strengths is our talented group of certified PCA Trainers (workshop presenters) located throughout the country. All of PCA’s certified Trainers have either high school or college coaching experience and bring a wealth of knowledge about youth sports to each workshop they present. They consistently rank an average of 4.5 (or higher) out of 5 on post-workshop evaluations.
  6. How do I get people to attend the workshops?
    We have to face the fact that the adults involved in youth sports organizations are very busy people. PCA actively works with our partner organizations to help you market the workshops and maximize attendance. You will not be left to figure this out on your own!PCA partners often schedule the Leadership Workshop into one of their pre-identified monthly board meetings. The majority of PCA partners make the Coaches Workshop “mandatory.” It can be coupled with other pre-season coach meetings (when picking up equipment/schedules). The first season, some coaches push back on having to attend, but they always leave the workshop feeling satisfied and better equipped to have a successful season. Getting parents to the Sports Parent Workshop proves to be the most challenging. Some partners have required at least one or two parent representatives from each team to attend. Again, coupling this Sports Parent Workshop with a pre-season meeting that parents already plan to attend can help.
  7. How are PCA Partners improving their youth sports programs?
    Download the comment document that has some comments from our partner organizations.
  8. How much does it cost?
    PCA's fees take into account your location and the specific needs of your organization. To request that a PCA representative contact you with pricing information, please click here.