PCA Athlete Development & Well-being 3

Question 1

What does PCA's 'ELM Tree of Mastery' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Effort, Learning, Mistakes

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Excellence, Leadership, Motivation

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Engagement, Loyalty, Mindset

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Energy, Limits, Mastery

Question 2

According to PCA, why is internal motivation more valuable than external motivation for long-term athlete development?

Accepted Answer

Athletes driven internally persist longer and continue growing after external rewards disappear

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Internal motivation eliminates the need for a coach's feedback

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External motivation produces faster results in the short term

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Internal motivation is easier for coaches to control and direct

Question 3

A PCA-aligned coach uses 'positive charting' during practice. What does this technique involve?

Accepted Answer

Deliberately noticing and recording athletes' positive behaviors and efforts

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Recording only the best athletes' statistics for scholarship recommendations

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Tracking and publicly posting error counts to create accountability

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Charting game film to identify opponents' weaknesses

Question 4

In PCA's development model, what role does athlete autonomy play in well-being?

Accepted Answer

Giving athletes choices and voice in their training increases engagement and ownership

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Autonomy should be minimal so coaches can maintain full control of outcomes

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Autonomy is only appropriate for elite adult athletes, not youth

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Autonomy leads to inconsistency and should be reserved for off-season activities

Question 5

Which behavior best reflects a PCA Double-Goal Coach® when their team loses a close game?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the team's effort and identify specific learning opportunities from the loss

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Avoid discussing the loss and move immediately to next week's preparation

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Blame officials and circumstances to protect team morale

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Cancel the next practice as a consequence for not performing well enough

Question 6

PCA recommends that coaches be aware of 'Emotional Tank drains.' Which of the following is an example?

Accepted Answer

Sarcastically mocking an athlete's mistake in front of the team

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Praising an athlete's effort in front of teammates

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Giving specific, constructive feedback after an error

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Setting a challenging but achievable seasonal goal with the athlete

Question 7

How does PCA suggest coaches handle a parent who constantly shouts negative comments at officials during games?

Accepted Answer

Have a private pre-season conversation establishing team standards for parent conduct

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Ignore the parent to avoid conflict and focus on coaching

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Ask the officials to remove the parent from the game

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Confront the parent loudly on the sideline to signal zero tolerance