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Leadership & Team Building Flashcards

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  1. A parent criticizes an athlete loudly during a game. A PCA-aligned team leader would first:

    Answer: Calmly speak with the parent after the game to address expectations

    PCA coaches address parent behavior calmly and privately after competition, reinforcing the team's culture and honor code expectations.

  2. PCA's concept of 'redefining winning' means athletes should measure success by:

    Answer: Giving maximum effort, improving skills, and bouncing back from setbacks

    PCA redefines winning as mastery — giving full effort, continuing to learn, and responding positively to adversity.

  3. Which statement best captures PCA's view of mistakes during competition?

    Answer: Mistakes are inevitable and serve as opportunities for learning and growth

    PCA teaches that mistakes are a natural part of sport and should be treated as learning opportunities rather than failures.

  4. When building team cohesion, a PCA-aligned coach would most likely use which strategy?

    Answer: Assigning team-building activities that require collaboration and trust

    PCA coaches build cohesion through intentional activities that foster trust, communication, and shared purpose among team members.

  5. A PCA coach's response to an athlete who is visibly discouraged after a poor performance should be to:

    Answer: Acknowledge their effort specifically and redirect toward growth

    PCA coaches acknowledge the athlete's effort genuinely and help redirect focus toward what they can improve — filling the tank during a low moment.

  6. According to PCA, a leader who consistently models respect for opponents is primarily teaching athletes:

    Answer: That Honoring the Game matters more than the final score

    Modeling respect for opponents demonstrates that Honoring the Game — a core PCA value — transcends winning or losing.

  7. In a PCA-aligned team, 'emotional contagion' from a leader most directly refers to:

    Answer: A coach's emotional state spreading to influence the team's mindset

    Leaders' emotions are highly contagious — a calm, positive coach helps athletes stay composed and focused under pressure.