COACHING PRINCIPLES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is the ASEP philosophy? - Answer- Athletes First, Winning Second. -every decision and behavior displayed should be based first on what you judge is best for your athletes, and second on what may improve the team's chances of winning. Why is it important to have a coaching philosophy? - Answer- helps you make difficult decisions and coach more successfully. How do you establish a philosophy? - Answer- -consists of major objectives (things you value and want to achieve) -beliefs or principles that help you achieve your objectives. What is important to know about coaching styles? - Answer- -Command Style- coach makes all the decisions. The athletes should respond to the coach's demands.(THE DICTATOR) -Submissive Style- coach makes as few decisions as possible. Provides little instruction, minimal guidance.(THE BABYSITTER) -Cooperative Style- coach share decision making with their athletes. (THE TEACHER) What is Leadership? - Answer- gives team direction by having a vision of what can be, and they know how to translate this vision into reality. What is Team Culture? - Answer- the way things are done on a team and also creates a climate to success. What is Ethical Coaching? - Answer- -Be respectful and honest -Be fair and trustworthy -Be responsible for the team and yourself -Be competent and maintain your competency -Be caring, provide a safe environment -Be a role model for good citizenship, respect the law -Be sensitive to cultural and individual differences How does a coach best teach character? - Answer- -Identify the Principles of Character -Teach those Principles -Provide opportunities to practice those principles How does a coach best teach ethics? - Answer- Two kinds of ethical decisions-- -choosing right from wrong -choosing the best right alternative How does a coach best teach sportsmanship? - Answer- -Good Character while p