PCA Emotional Tank & Positive Culture Flashcards
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PCA's concept of a 'Positive Team Culture' is built on which foundation?
Answer: Mutual respect, trust, and shared values
PCA defines a Positive Team Culture as one built on mutual respect, psychological safety, trust, and shared values.
What does PCA call the process of intentionally building a positive team culture from day one of the season?
Answer: Culture Launch
PCA's 'Culture Launch' is the deliberate process of establishing positive norms, rituals, and values at the very start of a season.
According to PCA, what role do team rituals play in building a positive culture?
Answer: They create shared identity and reinforce team values
PCA values team rituals as powerful tools for building shared identity, cohesion, and reinforcing the team's values.
How does PCA suggest coaches respond when a teammate tears down another player's Emotional Tank?
Answer: Address it privately with the offending player as a coachable moment
PCA recommends using peer tank-draining incidents as private coachable moments that reinforce team culture expectations.
What PCA tool helps coaches assess the current health of their team's emotional culture?
Answer: Team Culture Assessment
PCA's Team Culture Assessment helps coaches identify strengths and gaps in their team's emotional and relational climate.
In PCA's model, what is the most important thing a coach can do to sustain a positive team culture throughout the season?
Answer: Consistently model the values and behaviors expected of athletes
PCA emphasizes that coaches must consistently model the values they expect, as athlete culture mirrors coaching behavior.