Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance to deliver live group workshops, online courses and books by PCA Founder Jim Thompson that help those involved in youth and high school sports create a positive, character-building youth sports culture. This partnership has been made possible by the Minnesota Twins.

On this page, coaches can find links to articles and other resources that will support their work with youth sports participants and their families.

For additional PCA Coaching Resources visit: PCA Development Zone® Resource Center

Tips for Coaches

11 Tips for the First-Time Coach

Playing Time: Good Coaches Get Players into Games

Sample: Parent/Guardian Meeting Agenda

How to have a parent meeting (video)

Effective Coaching: You Don't Have to be Loud to be Heard (video)

Sometimes Coaches Don't Know Their Athletes Have a Learning Disability (video)

Soccer

Youth Soccer Coaching Fundamentals From US Youth Soccer (Lesson Plans)

Fundamental Soccer Drills

Volleyball