Positive Coaching Alliance is committed to making a new mental model of coaching the “industry standard” for youth sports. The Double-Goal Coach model is intended to replace the “win-at-all-cost” model prevalent in youth sports today. A Double-Goal Coach:
- Redefines “Winner,”
- Honors the Game and
- Fills Players’ Emotional Tanks.
Double-Goal Coaches want to win (goal #1) but have a second, more important goal – to help players develop positive character traits that will help them be successful in life (goal #"2").
Promoting this model and honoring coaches who exemplify its vision in their programs is the essence of the Double-Goal Coach Awards, presented by Liberty Mutual. This annual award recognizes coaches from throughout the United States, whose actions and programs not only teach players athletic skills but also help them develop skills that will serve them well throughout their lifetimes.
Nominations can be submitted online or via fax. Upon submitting the form online, you will receive a link to distribute to 3-5 others who will also submit testimonials for your coach. You will be contacted directly when the application is complete. If you prefer to submit a hard copy nomination, download the printable nomination form, and fax when you're ready to submit your nomination to 650-969-1650.
Nominations and testimonials can be submitted by current or former players, parents of players, youth sports administrators or others. (If the nominees's team includes athletes younger than high-school age, at least one of the testimonials should be written by an adult.)
Nominations will be accepted until November 30th. The Award Selection Committee, composed of elite Double-Goal Coaches who exemplify the Positive Coach Mental Model, will then select the finalists. Awards will be announced in early 2010.
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