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Triple-Impact Competitor & Character Development Flashcards

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  1. According to PCA, what is a 'Mistake Ritual' and why is it important for character development?

    Answer: A physical or mental cue an athlete uses to quickly move past mistakes and refocus

    A Mistake Ritual is a quick symbolic action (like brushing off the shoulder) that helps athletes reset mentally, modeling resilience and self-regulation.

  2. PCA teaches that a Triple-Impact Competitor who witnesses a teammate make a mistake should:

    Answer: Fill the teammate's Emotional Tank with encouragement to help them recover

    Teammates who support each other after mistakes fill Emotional Tanks, which is a core way athletes make each other better.

  3. Which of the following is an example of a Triple-Impact Competitor 'making themselves better'?

    Answer: Seeking feedback from coaches and deliberately working on weaknesses

    Seeking feedback and targeting weaknesses reflects the growth mindset and personal accountability that the first level of Triple-Impact Competitor demands.

  4. PCA's approach to character development relies heavily on which teaching method?

    Answer: Using stories, metaphors, and 'teachable moments' in real coaching situations

    PCA coaches are taught to seize real moments during practice and competition to teach character through stories and metaphors, making lessons vivid and memorable.

  5. How does the Triple-Impact Competitor model address sportsmanship toward opponents?

    Answer: Respecting opponents is part of 'making the sport better' and honoring the game

    Treating opponents with respect honors the game and contributes to elevating the sport's culture, which is the third level of impact.

  6. In PCA terminology, what does it mean to 'fill your own Emotional Tank' as a Triple-Impact Competitor?

    Answer: Developing internal motivation, self-encouragement, and resilience independent of external praise

    Self-filling one's Emotional Tank means cultivating internal sources of motivation so an athlete can stay positive even when external praise is absent.

  7. Which of the following behaviors demonstrates a Triple-Impact Competitor operating at all three levels simultaneously?

    Answer: Working hard in practice, publicly encouraging a struggling teammate, and shaking hands respectfully with opponents after a loss

    This behavior demonstrates self-improvement (hard work), making teammates better (encouragement), and making the sport better (respectful sportsmanship).