PCA Parent & Community Engagement Flashcards

PCA recommends that coaches create a 'Parent Contract' or agreement that covers which of the following?

Answer: Expected behaviors at games and how to support athletes

PCA's parent agreement focuses on expected positive behaviors—sideline conduct, post-game interactions, and emotional support—not logistics.

What does PCA teach about parents who live vicariously through their child's athletic achievements?

Answer: It can lead to tank-draining pressure and undermine the child's intrinsic motivation

PCA warns that vicarious living creates unhealthy pressure, drains emotional tanks, and shifts motivation from intrinsic to external validation.

How does PCA describe the ideal parent sideline behavior during a game?

Answer: Cheer for all players, not just their own child

PCA encourages parents to cheer positively for all players, creating a tank-filling atmosphere for the entire team.

What timing rule does PCA recommend for parents who want to discuss concerns with the coach?

Answer: 24 hours after the game, when emotions have settled

PCA's '24-hour rule' asks parents to wait at least 24 hours after a game before approaching coaches with concerns.

According to PCA, how should coaches respond to parents who undermine the team by criticizing the coach in front of athletes?

Answer: Address the behavior directly with the parent using factual, respectful communication

PCA recommends direct, respectful communication with the offending parent, referencing the pre-season agreement and cultural expectations.

PCA's Triple Impact Competitor concept encourages athletes to positively impact which three groups?

Answer: Themselves, their teammates, and the game

Triple Impact Competitors impact themselves through mastery, their teammates through leadership, and the game through Honoring the Game.