Chapter 1

The coach encourages athletes to take ownership of their development, guiding them through self-discovery and decision-making.

• Directive Coaching

• Facilitative Coaching

• Receptive Coaching

• Autocratic Coaching

The coach makes all the decisions and expects strict compliance from athletes.

• Directive Coaching

• Facilitative Coaching

• Receptive Coaching

• Autocratic Coaching

Coaching requires the ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to help clients overcome challenges.

• Creativity in Problem Solving

• Storytelling and Metaphors

• Empathy and Intuition

• Personalization and Adaptation.

The ability to ask powerful, open-ended questions that provoke thought, reflection, and insight is a core skill in coaching.

• Storytelling and Metaphors

• Art of Questioning

• Empathy and Intuition

• Creativity in Problem Solving

What is the primary goal of using periodization in sports training?

• To improve an athlete's psychological resilience.

• To systematically vary training intensity and volume to optimize performance and prevent overtraining.

• To create a diverse and inclusive team environment.

• To focus on nutrition plans to enhance recovery.

How do coaches use sports psychology to enhance athlete performance?

• By focusing exclusively on physical training techniques.

• By teaching athletes how to cook and prepare nutritious meals.

• By implementing mental skills training such as goal-setting, visualization, and stress management.

• By analyzing the biomechanics of their movements.

This Principle allows you to meet the diverse needs of your athletes, fostering better learning and performance.

• Coaching Style

• Planning Sessions

• Continuous Learning

• Goal Setting

This principle is key to understanding and motivation, and it is essential for transmitting your philosophy and expectations.

• Ethical Coaching and Integrity

• Planning Sessions

• Effective Communication

• Positive Reinforcement

What is the primary purpose of goal setting in coaching?

• To set unrealistic targets for athletes

• To align individual and team goals

• To create a sense of competition among athletes

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a key aspect of skill development in coaching?

• Assessing current skill levels

• Designing training programs

• Providing constructive feedback

• Discouraging athletes from taking risks