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PCA Emotional Tank & Positive Culture Flashcards

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  1. What does PCA use the metaphor of an 'Emotional Tank' to describe?

    Answer: An athlete's emotional readiness and confidence

    PCA's Emotional Tank metaphor represents an athlete's level of emotional readiness, confidence, and motivation to perform.

  2. According to PCA, what happens to athletic performance when an athlete's Emotional Tank is empty?

    Answer: Performance suffers and learning is inhibited

    PCA teaches that an empty Emotional Tank reduces an athlete's ability to perform, learn, and take risks.

  3. Which of the following is an example of a 'tank-filling' action by a coach?

    Answer: Acknowledging effort after a poor performance

    Acknowledging effort fills an athlete's Emotional Tank by reinforcing that hard work is seen and valued.

  4. What does PCA call actions that drain an athlete's Emotional Tank?

    Answer: Tank drainers

    PCA calls negative interactions that deplete confidence and motivation 'tank drainers.'

  5. Why does PCA recommend a ratio of approximately 5 positive interactions for every 1 correction?

    Answer: To keep the Emotional Tank full enough to absorb criticism

    The 5:1 ratio ensures the Emotional Tank remains full enough that athletes can receive and learn from corrections without shutting down.

  6. Which PCA principle is most directly linked to the Emotional Tank concept?

    Answer: The Sandwich Approach to feedback

    The Sandwich Approach—positive, corrective, positive—directly applies the Emotional Tank concept to everyday coaching feedback.