Transforming Scottish youth sport so sport can transform Scottish youth
That is why sportscotland – the national agency for sport – is leading the national implementation of Positive Coaching Scotland (PCS). This is a cultural change programme designed to create a positive environment for young people in sport. PCS focuses on using sport to help and support children’s learning and the development of their life skills.
About Positive Coaching Scotland
Delivered in partnership with Winning Scotland Foundation along with our local and national partners, the Positive Coaching Scotland programme will:
- Empower parents, coaches, teachers and sports leaders to help create a more positive sporting environment for young people
- Support young people, along with their coaches, parents and teachers, to move away from the ‘win at all costs’ mentality and focus instead on effort, respect and responsibility
- Use workshops and tailored support materials to encourage this change in approach and so inspire young people to reach their maximum potential
- Improve the quality of coaching through systematic training and development
- Help educate young people about winning, losing and cooperation, while at the same time encouraging them to learn and develop new skills
Tutors of PCS can access a password protected tutor's area for extra materials and to download the workshop powerpoint slides. Please contact pcs@sportscotland.org.uk for password details.