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Leadership & Team Building Flashcards

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  1. According to PCA principles, what does a 'Double-Goal Coach' prioritize?

    Answer: Winning AND teaching life lessons through sport

    A Double-Goal Coach pursues both winning and using sports to teach positive life lessons.

  2. When a team loses a close game, the most effective PCA-aligned response from a leader is to:

    Answer: Acknowledge the effort and identify specific growth opportunities

    PCA coaches honor effort and use setbacks as teaching moments to build resilience.

  3. In PCA's framework, the 'Emotional Tank' concept is most analogous to which leadership tool?

    Answer: A motivational fuel gauge requiring regular filling

    The Emotional Tank represents an athlete's motivational energy level that leaders must actively maintain through positive interactions.

  4. A PCA-trained team leader would best handle a star player who frequently disrespects teammates by:

    Answer: Privately addressing it and connecting behavior to team values

    PCA leaders address behavioral issues privately while linking expectations to the team's honor code and values.

  5. Which of the following best describes 'filling' an athlete's Emotional Tank according to PCA?

    Answer: Offering specific, genuine praise and encouragement

    Filling the Emotional Tank means offering sincere, specific positive feedback — not just generic praise or material rewards.

  6. PCA research suggests the ideal ratio of positive to corrective feedback for effective coaching is approximately:

    Answer: 3:1 or higher (more positive than corrective)

    PCA recommends a roughly 5:1 positive-to-corrective ratio, but emphasizes that at least 3:1 is the effective minimum.

  7. A PCA-aligned coach building team culture would MOST likely start the season by:

    Answer: Collaboratively creating a team honor code with athletes

    Co-creating a team honor code gives athletes ownership of the team's values and builds intrinsic commitment.