PCA PCA Double-Goal Coaching Model 2

Question 1

PCA describes the first goal of the Double-Goal Coach as striving to do what?

Accepted Answer

Win within the rules of the game

Answer

The first goal is to win, but always within the rules and spirit of the game.

Question 2

Which statement best reflects the Double-Goal Coach's approach to practice design?

Accepted Answer

Structure drills to develop both skills and life lessons

Answer

Double-Goal Coaches intentionally design practices to build athletic skills alongside character and life skills.

Question 3

How does PCA suggest a Double-Goal Coach frame team goals at the start of a season?

Accepted Answer

Include both performance and character-based goals

Answer

PCA recommends establishing both competitive performance goals and character/life-lesson goals at season start.

Question 4

According to PCA, what is the relationship between the two goals of the Double-Goal Coach?

Accepted Answer

They are complementary and mutually reinforcing

Answer

PCA teaches that pursuing life lessons and winning are complementary goals that strengthen each other.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key sign that a coach is NOT practicing the Double-Goal model?

Accepted Answer

Yelling at referees in front of players

Answer

Publicly berating referees violates Honoring the Game and undermines the life-lesson goal of the Double-Goal model.

(PCA) Positive Coaching Alliance Certification Practice Test