PCA PCA Parent & Community Engagement

Question 1

What does PCA call the pre-season meeting where coaches align parents around a positive sport culture?

Accepted Answer

Parent Orientation Night

Answer

PCA recommends a Parent Orientation Night at the start of each season to establish expectations and build alignment around positive sport values.

Question 2

According to PCA, what is the primary role of parents in youth sports?

Accepted Answer

Be an 'Emotional Tank filler' for their child before, during, and after games

Answer

PCA defines the parent's primary role as an unconditional Emotional Tank filler—providing support regardless of performance outcomes.

Question 3

What does PCA recommend parents say to their child immediately AFTER a game?

Accepted Answer

I love watching you play

Answer

PCA's famous advice is that the best post-game statement parents can make is simply 'I love watching you play,' which fills the Emotional Tank unconditionally.

Question 4

How does PCA suggest coaches handle a parent who is consistently critical of officials from the stands?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a private conversation to reinforce Honoring the Game expectations

Answer

PCA recommends a private, respectful conversation that reinforces the pre-season expectations set around Honoring the Game.

Question 5

What PCA concept applies to parents who criticize their child's teammates or coach during games?

Accepted Answer

Tank draining by proxy

Answer

PCA describes parent sideline criticism as 'tank draining by proxy'—it harms the emotional environment even when directed at others.

(PCA) Positive Coaching Alliance Certification Practice Test

(PCA) Positive Coaching Alliance Certification Practice Test

PCA PCA Parent & Community Engagement