Intro to coaching

What is the primary role of a coach in any sport?

• To win every game.

• To guide and develop players while ensuring their safety and enjoyment.

• To supervise players without interfering.

• To focus solely on fitness training.

Name three qualities that make an effective coach.

• Communication skills, leadership, and strong knowledge of the sport.

• Aggressiveness, flexibility, and silence.

• Overconfidence, speed, and strictness.

• Patience, multitasking, and leniency.

Why is communication important in coaching?

• To ensure clear instructions and build trust with players

• To dominate conversations during matches.

• To avoid feedback and maintain distance from players.

• To confuse the opponent with tactics.

What does the term “player-centered coaching” mean?

• A coaching approach focused on the team’s collective success.

• A coaching approach that emphasises the individual development and goals of players

• A strategy for building the coach’s reputation.

• A method that avoids player involvement in decision-making.

How can a coach ensure their training sessions are safe for all participants?

• By ensuring everyone has fun without planning.

• By conducting risk assessments, using proper equipment, and supervising activities closely.

• By pushing players to their physical limits without regard for safety.

• By delegating safety checks to players.

List two key responsibilities of a coach during a match.

• Preparing snacks and cheering loudly.

• Developing strategies and managing substitutions

• Taking team photos and managing ticket sales.

• Running alongside the players to guide them.

• What is the difference between a head coach and an assistant coach?

• The head coach leads the team, while the assistant coach focuses on support tasks.

• The assistant coach makes all the decisions, and the head coach only observes.

• The head coach only speaks to players during games, and the assistant runs training.

• • There is no difference; they share all responsibilities equally.

Why is it important for a coach to plan training sessions?

• To ensure they are structured and goal-oriented.

• To make sure the coach has an easy time.

• To create unstructured activities to see how players respond.

• Planning isn’t necessary if players are experienced.

How can a coach support the personal development of their players beyond sports performance?

• By ignoring personal growth and focusing only on wins.

• By teaching life skills like teamwork, resilience, and confidence.

• By scheduling frequent matches with stronger opponents.

• By encouraging players to take breaks from sports entirely.

What role does a coach play in maintaining team morale?

• By motivating players and fostering a positive team environment.

• By ignoring concerns and focusing on their own goals.

• By critiquing players harshly to push them harder.

• By leaving morale-building to senior players.