Sports Coaching

What is the overriding role of a coach according to the text?

• To compete with athletes

• To enable athletes to achieve levels of performance that may not have been possible if they were left to their own

• To manage the financial aspects of the team

• To ensure athletes follow the rules

Which of the following is NOT listed as a role or responsibility of a coach?

• Motivates

• Provides feedback

• Sells sports equipment

• Plans training sessions

What is one of the roles of a coach in relation to individual performance?

• Ignore individual performance

• Improve individual performance

• Focus only on team performance

• Discourage individualism

As a coach, being a positive role model is important for:

• Discouraging the team

• Personal gain

• Inspiring and influencing others positively

• Implementing a game plan

What is a key communication responsibility of a coach?

• Uses disrespectful language

• Uses technical jargon at all times

• Uses respectful language

• Avoids providing feedback

Which of the following is NOT a role of the coach?

• Analyst

• Fundraiser

• Public relations officer

• Nutritionist

What is one of the key characteristics that coaches in today's sporting environment should possess?

• The ability to develop respectful and productive relationships with athletes

• The ability to win every game

• The ability to perform athletic skills better than the athletes

• The ability to manage a sports facility

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential coaching skill or characteristic in the image?

• Ability to improve performance

• High expectations

• Financial management

• Observation and analysis of performance

Which skill is important for a coach to cater to individual differences?

• Organisational skills

• Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport

• Effective communication skills

What is a key characteristic of a coach that involves setting a good example?

• Modelling appropriate behaviour

• Catering for individual differences

• Knowledge of sports sciences

• Dedication and enthusiasm