Communication & Motivation Flashcards
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A PCA coach wants to build a Mastery Climate on the team. Which statement best reflects this approach?
Answer: 'Success means each of you improving on your personal best every week.'
A Mastery Climate, as defined by PCA, measures success through individual improvement and effort rather than comparison to others or outcomes.
According to PCA, how should coaches respond when an athlete makes an honest mistake during a game?
Answer: Respond with body language and words that signal mistakes are part of learning
PCA coaches model that mistakes are learning opportunities, using calm body language and supportive words to maintain the athlete's emotional safety.
What is the 'PCA Mistake Ritual' designed to accomplish?
Answer: Help athletes quickly acknowledge, correct, and move on from errors without dwelling on them
The PCA Mistake Ritual — flush, breathe, refocus — teaches athletes to process errors quickly and maintain focus without losing confidence.
Which listening skill does PCA emphasize most for coaches communicating with athletes?
Answer: Active listening that gives full attention and validates athlete feelings
PCA stresses active, empathetic listening — making eye contact, withholding judgment, and reflecting back what athletes say — to build trust and openness.
A coach tells their team: 'Losing is unacceptable and those responsible will face consequences.' How does PCA view this communication?
Answer: Harmful because it creates fear-based motivation that undermines learning
PCA identifies fear-based motivation as counterproductive, draining emotional tanks and discouraging risk-taking necessary for athlete development.
How does PCA recommend coaches handle criticism from parents about playing time decisions?
Answer: Listen actively, acknowledge the parent's concern, and explain the program's development philosophy calmly
PCA trains coaches to engage parents respectfully, listen to concerns, and communicate the program's athlete-development values clearly and calmly.
In PCA's ROADS framework, what does the 'S' stand for in the context of creating a motivating team environment?
Answer: Standards, meaning clear expectations for effort and behavior
In PCA's ROADS model, 'S' stands for Standards — the clear, consistent expectations for effort, behavior, and character that define the team's culture.