PCA PCA Double-Goal Coaching Model

Question 1

What are the two goals of the PCA Double-Goal Coach?

Accepted Answer

Win AND use sport to teach life lessons

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Win games and earn trophies

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Develop skills and increase playing time

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Focus on fun and reduce competition

Question 2

According to PCA, which goal is considered MORE important in the Double-Goal model?

Accepted Answer

Using sport to teach life lessons

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Winning games

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Earning championships

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Maintaining undefeated seasons

Question 3

The PCA Double-Goal Coach concept was developed in response to what widespread problem in youth sports?

Accepted Answer

Overemphasis on winning at the expense of development

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Lack of qualified coaches

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Insufficient funding for programs

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Poor field and facility conditions

Question 4

Which PCA concept describes redefining what it means to be a 'winner' in youth sports?

Accepted Answer

Redefining Success

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The Triple Impact Competitor

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Emotional Tank Theory

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The Sandwich Approach

Question 5

In the Double-Goal model, what does PCA call an athlete who competes to WIN and uses sport to learn life lessons?

Accepted Answer

Triple Impact Competitor

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Double-Goal Athlete

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Mastery Athlete

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Positive Sports Player

Question 6

What does PCA say a Double-Goal Coach should do when their team loses a close, well-played game?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge effort and extract life lessons

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Focus criticism on individual mistakes

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Cancel practice as a consequence

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Reduce playing time for key players