Athletes

Youth athletes want to have fun. In organized sports, that often depends on coaches, parents and school or organizational leaders creating a fun environment, one where the athletes receive a reasonable amount of playing time, so they can improve and learn life lessons such as the importance of hard work and persistence, free of fear that a mistake will incur the wrath of coaches, parents or teammates.

Regardless of level of athletic achievement, the youth athlete who takes the life lesson that effort is both enjoyable and necessary for any level of success is a winner. In that environment, any child can become a Triple-Impact Competitor®, impacting sport on three levels by improving oneself, teammates and the sport as a whole.

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Frequently asked questions

When am I eligible for PCA’s Scholarship Program?
You may apply during your junior year of high school. Here are program details.
Does PCA have advice on playing in college and getting recruited?
Yes! Here are resources on recruitment from within PCA Development Zone™ Resource Center, a collection of 1,200+ free printable and audio-video resources for youth and high school coaches, sports parents, administrators and student-athletes.
What does PCA say about hazing in sports?
Here are anti-bullying and anti-hazing resources from within PCA Development ZoneTM Resource Center, a collection of 1,200+ free printable and audio-video resources for youth and high school coaches, sports parents, administrators and student-athletes.
I play with teammates who don’t seem to care as much as I do. What can I do?
You can follow this advice from PCA Founder Jim Thompson, excerpted from his book for student-athletes titled Elevating Your Game: Becoming a Triple-Impact Competitor.