Frequently Asked Questions about the Positive Coaching program
Do I need to register in advance to attend a PCA workshop?
We strongly recommend you register for workshops in advance on www.jlysl.org. It helps us plan for materials and seating. If you don’t register in advance, we’ll end up tracking your attendance manually, which always increases the risk of error.
I’m a parent and I attended a PCA Parents workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop every year?
No. Like the CYSA “F” license required for coaches at the U10+ age divisions, once you attend a PCA workshop you are “PCA Certified”. Why go again to a PCA workshop? Because of the highly participatory nature of the workshops, no two PCA workshops are alike. You will learn something new every time you go.
I’m a new parent and I did not attend a PCA workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. All new parents need to participate in a PCA workshop. The League and Clubs have established expectations to expand the number of parents understanding, practicing and supporting positive coaching. Check with your Club for more information about participation requirements; each Club may have additional requirements about participation in PCA workshops.
I’m a coach. I participated in a PCA workshop last year and really enjoyed the session I attended. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop again this year?
No, but in the Fall returning coaches will be invited to attend a second, advanced PCA workshop “Coaching the Mental Game”. This workshop is ideal for coaches who have attended a PCA workshop already and want to learn about powerful motivation tools to use with youth athletes.
I am a returning coach and I did not attend a PCA workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. All returning coaches who have not yet attended a PCA workshop are expected to attend. In order to participate in the end of season JLYSL tournament or receive League sponsorship for other tournaments, at least one coach from each team must have attended a PCA workshop. Keep in mind that as an experienced coach, your participation in a PCA workshop is especially beneficial. Veteran coaches from older division teams are needed at the PCA workshops because of the wisdom and enthusiasm they can lend to the workshop experience for newer coaches.
I am a new coach and I will be coaching a U6, U7 or U8 team. U6, U7, & U8 teams do not participate in the end-of-season JLYSL tournament. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. Reaching the coaches of the younger age groups holds the best promise of building a League-wide culture of positive coaching. The League expects that all new coaches participate in a PCA workshop before the end of their first coaching season. If you are coaching soccer for the first time, you should attend a PCA workshop prior to or during your first season of coaching. Each of the Clubs is called upon to ensure that all coaches of U8 and younger teams participate in a PCA coaches workshop before the end of their first season. Most Clubs offer a PCA workshop as part of orientation for new coaches. If your Club doesn't, you are welcome to attend any Coaches PCA Workshop hosted by other Clubs.
I’m a new coach and haven’t attended a PCA workshop. I’m going to coach a team in one of the older age divisions (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19). Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. With over one thousand coaches and assistant coaches in the League, we are proud to have talented and experienced soccer coaches. For the good of the game, all new coaches are expected to participate in a PCA workshop in their first season. This includes those in the older age divisions (U10+).
Can I attend a PCA workshop hosted by a Club other than my own?
Yes. All coaches PCA workshops, whether hosted by the League or by a Club, are open to all coaches (subject to seating limitations). All parents PCA workshops, whether hosted by the League or by a Club, are open to all parents (subject to seating limitations).
I thought the PCA program was just for last year. Why are there more PCA workshops this year?
The League has adopted the PCA model of because of its benefits for the youth sports experience. The League’s Positive Coaching Alliance program wasn’t just a “one year thing”; last year was the beginning of implementation of the PCA model.
We strongly recommend you register for workshops in advance on www.jlysl.org. It helps us plan for materials and seating. If you don’t register in advance, we’ll end up tracking your attendance manually, which always increases the risk of error.
I’m a parent and I attended a PCA Parents workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop every year?
No. Like the CYSA “F” license required for coaches at the U10+ age divisions, once you attend a PCA workshop you are “PCA Certified”. Why go again to a PCA workshop? Because of the highly participatory nature of the workshops, no two PCA workshops are alike. You will learn something new every time you go.
I’m a new parent and I did not attend a PCA workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. All new parents need to participate in a PCA workshop. The League and Clubs have established expectations to expand the number of parents understanding, practicing and supporting positive coaching. Check with your Club for more information about participation requirements; each Club may have additional requirements about participation in PCA workshops.
I’m a coach. I participated in a PCA workshop last year and really enjoyed the session I attended. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop again this year?
No, but in the Fall returning coaches will be invited to attend a second, advanced PCA workshop “Coaching the Mental Game”. This workshop is ideal for coaches who have attended a PCA workshop already and want to learn about powerful motivation tools to use with youth athletes.
I am a returning coach and I did not attend a PCA workshop last year. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. All returning coaches who have not yet attended a PCA workshop are expected to attend. In order to participate in the end of season JLYSL tournament or receive League sponsorship for other tournaments, at least one coach from each team must have attended a PCA workshop. Keep in mind that as an experienced coach, your participation in a PCA workshop is especially beneficial. Veteran coaches from older division teams are needed at the PCA workshops because of the wisdom and enthusiasm they can lend to the workshop experience for newer coaches.
I am a new coach and I will be coaching a U6, U7 or U8 team. U6, U7, & U8 teams do not participate in the end-of-season JLYSL tournament. Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. Reaching the coaches of the younger age groups holds the best promise of building a League-wide culture of positive coaching. The League expects that all new coaches participate in a PCA workshop before the end of their first coaching season. If you are coaching soccer for the first time, you should attend a PCA workshop prior to or during your first season of coaching. Each of the Clubs is called upon to ensure that all coaches of U8 and younger teams participate in a PCA coaches workshop before the end of their first season. Most Clubs offer a PCA workshop as part of orientation for new coaches. If your Club doesn't, you are welcome to attend any Coaches PCA Workshop hosted by other Clubs.
I’m a new coach and haven’t attended a PCA workshop. I’m going to coach a team in one of the older age divisions (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19). Do I need to attend a PCA workshop?
Yes. With over one thousand coaches and assistant coaches in the League, we are proud to have talented and experienced soccer coaches. For the good of the game, all new coaches are expected to participate in a PCA workshop in their first season. This includes those in the older age divisions (U10+).
Can I attend a PCA workshop hosted by a Club other than my own?
Yes. All coaches PCA workshops, whether hosted by the League or by a Club, are open to all coaches (subject to seating limitations). All parents PCA workshops, whether hosted by the League or by a Club, are open to all parents (subject to seating limitations).
I thought the PCA program was just for last year. Why are there more PCA workshops this year?
The League has adopted the PCA model of because of its benefits for the youth sports experience. The League’s Positive Coaching Alliance program wasn’t just a “one year thing”; last year was the beginning of implementation of the PCA model.
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