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PCA Parent & Community Engagement Flashcards

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  1. What does PCA call the pre-season meeting where coaches align parents around a positive sport culture?

    Answer: Parent Orientation Night

    PCA recommends a Parent Orientation Night at the start of each season to establish expectations and build alignment around positive sport values.

  2. According to PCA, what is the primary role of parents in youth sports?

    Answer: Be an 'Emotional Tank filler' for their child before, during, and after games

    PCA defines the parent's primary role as an unconditional Emotional Tank filler—providing support regardless of performance outcomes.

  3. What does PCA recommend parents say to their child immediately AFTER a game?

    Answer: I love watching you play

    PCA's famous advice is that the best post-game statement parents can make is simply 'I love watching you play,' which fills the Emotional Tank unconditionally.

  4. How does PCA suggest coaches handle a parent who is consistently critical of officials from the stands?

    Answer: Schedule a private conversation to reinforce Honoring the Game expectations

    PCA recommends a private, respectful conversation that reinforces the pre-season expectations set around Honoring the Game.

  5. What PCA concept applies to parents who criticize their child's teammates or coach during games?

    Answer: Tank draining by proxy

    PCA describes parent sideline criticism as 'tank draining by proxy'—it harms the emotional environment even when directed at others.

  6. According to PCA, what is the best way to engage parents as partners in building a positive sport culture?

    Answer: Involve parents actively in the culture-building process from day one

    PCA recommends actively involving parents in culture-building from the start of the season, making them co-owners of the team's positive environment.