PCA Honoring the Game (ROOTS) Flashcards
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What does PCA say a coach should do if a player commits a flagrant violation of Honoring the Game?
Answer: Address it privately and use it as a coachable moment
PCA recommends private, constructive conversations that treat violations as coachable moments rather than occasions for punishment or public shaming.
A team that loses by a large margin but maintains composure and sportsmanship throughout is demonstrating which PCA principle?
Answer: Honoring the Game
Maintaining sportsmanship despite a lopsided loss is a direct demonstration of Honoring the Game unconditionally.
According to PCA, what should coaches tell athletes about trash-talking opponents?
Answer: It violates Honoring the Game and should be avoided
PCA classifies trash-talking as a violation of the Opponents component of ROOTS, as it disrespects the opponent's dignity.
How does PCA describe the concept of 'Competing Hard' within Honoring the Game?
Answer: Giving maximum effort is itself a form of respect for the sport and opponents
PCA teaches that giving 100% effort honors opponents by taking them seriously and honors the sport by competing with full intensity.
When parents in the stands violate Honoring the Game, what does PCA recommend coaches do?
Answer: Address it directly with parents using PCA communication tools
PCA empowers coaches to set expectations with parents pre-season and address violations using constructive communication tools.
Which of the following best represents 'Honoring the Rules' in the ROOTS framework?
Answer: Following both the written rules and their spirit consistently
PCA's ROOTS framework requires following both the written rules and the spirit behind them, not just technical compliance.