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PACT - Parents & Coaches Together

Northfield Soccer Association Adopts PACT Policy

Consistent with our Mission Statement, Northfield Soccer Association’s (NSA) Board of Directors and staff are committed to programs that focus on providing a positive soccer environment for all players, parents, coaches, team managers, officials, and fans.

Motivated by this commitment, the NSA is partnering with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) to provide a research-based, educational program called Parents and Coaches Together (PACT).

 

PACT is designed to help coaches and parents create a positive environment for everyone involved that builds character and thus creates "champions" on and off the field. The value of PACT goes beyond what any individual family may or may not feel they have gained; the real value is what it brings to the club as a whole, the cohesiveness, the commonality of purpose and focus, and the means to make good things happen to make us a better club.

Coaches Seminar to be Held 2/28

Our first PACT Coaches seminar will be held in Northfield on Thursday 2/28.   All Coaches will be required to attend a PACT Seminar in order to receive their MYSA Coaches Pass. 

We will update the website and send notification once the location and time are confirmed.  Note, there are addtional PACT Seminars schedulded at various locations around the South Metro area.

We will also host a Parent Seminar in Northfield before the start of the season.

PACT - Parents and Coaches Together

MYSA PACT information

PACT - Parents and Coaches Together

As a parent or coach, would you like your child/athlete to:

  • Enjoy their participation in soccer more?
  • Be more motivated to play and improve?
  • Have an improved sense of self through competition?

Parents and Coaches Together (PACT) is an educational program developed at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethical Education and Development. The program is:

  • Based on research from developmental, educational, and sport psychology.
  • Designed to help coaches and parents to be on the same page in successfully creating a positive and motivating climate in Minnesota youth soccer.
  • Presented by experienced trainers approved by the University of Notre Dame.

MYSA/PACT™ Mission:

Empower coaches and parents to realize their unique roles in fostering athlete intrinsic motivation, character development, optimal performance, well-being and satisfaction