U407: Positive Coaching Alliance: Developing Competitors and Mental Wellness Through Positive Coaching
Course Description
The U407: Developing Competitors and Mental Wellness Through Positive Coaching is a live, interactive course presented by PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) at the 2025 Region 1, 4,5,6,7 Congresses and National Congress.
The workshop gives coaches hands on tools they can immediately use to create a positive sports culture with their team. Now more than ever teen mental wellness needs our focus. Mental wellness affects how we think, feel, and act and determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. A positive sports experience, where athletes develop and build connections in an environment that is high on both challenge and support can contribute to athlete mental wellness.
MENTAL WELLNESS VS. MENTAL HEALTH
This workshop provides coaches with tools to create a positive sports environment that encourages athlete mental wellness. It does not provide tools for diagnosing or treating your athletes who may be struggling with their mental health.
TOPICS COVERED
Building trusting relationships
Coaching for skill development
Creating a positive and supportive environment
Competing with dignity
In addition to advice from pro coaches and athletes, the workshop content includes:
Research-based insights from experts in coaching, education, mental wellness, and sports psychology
Hands-on training in field-tested, practical, proven tips and tools that coaches can implement simply - but with profound results
The application of PCA tools and principles through activities and discussions to equip coaches to handle common challenges in youth sports
Fee:
This LIVE course will be offered for FREE to anyone who is registered for the of the 2025 Region 1, 4,5,6,7 Congress and National Congress.
Live Course Schedule:
Region 4 Congress: Cedar Rapids, IA: Fri., June 13 from 6:00-8:00p.m.
The U407: Developing Competitors and Mental Wellness Through Positive Coaching is a live, interactive course presented by PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) at the 2025 Region 1, 4,5,6,7 Congresses and National Congress.