As part of the Chicago Fire Academy's ongoing, off-field training initiatives, the program recently met with a trainer representing the Chicago chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance to learn "how best to not only honor their teammates, the great game of soccer and themselves, but also how they can best serve their community as an exceptional athlete and person." Watch the video above to hear from GM Nelson Rodriguez, coach Brian Roberts and players of varying ages on how a values-based approach influences their experience with the Chicago Fire Academy.
Click here to learn more about the Fire's engagement with Positive Coaching Alliance.