Communication Skills for Coaches Quiz

What is considered the best predictor of coaching success?

• Winning record

• Technical knowledge

• Physical fitness

• Communication skills

What percentage of a message's meaning is conveyed through nonverbal behaviors according to communication experts?

• 95% to 100%

• 65% to 93%

• 10% to 20%

• 30% to 50%

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the first step in improving communication skills?

• Reading more books

• Taking a communication course

• Realizing their importance

• Practicing public speaking

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does effective communication involve besides message content?

• Emotional impact

• Use of jargon

• Volume of speech

• Speed of delivery

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a common misconception about communication breakdowns?

• They are unavoidable

• They are rare

• They are easy to fix

• They are always the listener's fault

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What should coaches focus on besides the content of their messages?

• The length of the message

• The emotional impact on the receiver

• The complexity of the language

• The volume of their voice

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a key component of sending effective messages?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Speaking quickly

• Ensuring the message is necessary

• Using complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What did Lou Holtz learn from his recruiting coordinator's feedback?

• He needed to improve his technical skills

• He was unaware of his nonverbal messages

• He needed to recruit more players

• He was too strict with players

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the role of nonverbal communication in coaching?

• It should be avoided

• It is only useful in team sports

• It conveys a significant portion of the message

• It is less important than verbal communication

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should coaches do to become more effective listeners?

• Focus solely on verbal messages

• Ignore nonverbal cues

• Observe athletes' nonverbal communications

• Talk more during practice

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3