Why Your Child’s High School Coach Will Thank You for Sending Them to PGC

The Coach’s Dream

High school coaches have a tough job. They have to manage parents, grades, limited gym time, and teenage drama. The last thing they want to do is spend 2 hours begging players to try hard.

Every coach dreams of having a “Lieutenant” on the floor—a player who enforces the culture so the coach doesn’t have to scream.

This is why high school coaches across the country recommend PGC. In fact, many coaches require their captains to attend. They know that when a player returns from PGC, they bring back a “software upgrade” that infects the whole team.

Read “Handling Criticism” to see how we prepare them for tough coaching

1. The “Energy Vampire” vs. The “Energy Giver” Coaches are exhausted by players who suck the energy out of the gym (pouting, complaining). PGC returns a player who is an Energy Giver.

• They are the first in line for drills.
• They pick teammates up.
• They echo the coach’s commands.
• The Coach’s Reaction: “Thank you. Now I can focus on strategy instead of attitude.”

2. The Extension of the Coaching Staff Because we teach IQ and “Reads,” a PGC grad understands why a play is being run. When the coach draws up a play in a timeout, the PGC kid nods. They get it. They can turn to the confused freshman and say, “Hey, you need to set the screen here.” This makes the coach’s job infinitely easier.

3. The “Locker Room lawyer” Every team has drama. PGC teaches conflict resolution. We teach athletes how to hold teammates accountable without being jerks. A PGC grad can squash locker room beefs before they blow up. They know how to say, “Hey guys, let’s focus. We have a game tomorrow.”

Read “The Silent Player” to see how we build this voice

4. The “Coachability” Factor The most frustrating thing for a coach is a player who rolls their eyes at feedback. PGC grads are trained to look the coach in the eye, nod, and say “Yes, Coach.” They crave correction. This instantly improves the relationship between your child and their coach.

5. Better Wins Ultimately, coaches want to win. A team with high IQ, great spacing, and loud communication wins more games. By investing in PGC, you are directly contributing to the success of the high school program.

An Investment in the Team

When you sign your child up for PGC, you aren’t just helping your child. You are helping their coach. You are helping their teammates. You are helping their school.

Don’t be surprised if, halfway through the season, the coach pulls you aside and asks, “So… what exactly did they do at that camp?”

Give your coach the player they need. Register now and transform your season