QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What parts of the body do you measure for the chest protector? - ANS Top of the breast
plate to the waist
Where on the leg do you measure for a proper fit of a shinguard - ANS Center of kneecap to
bottom of the shin
How many tools does a catcher utilize? - ANS 4
Two types of catcher's head protection? - ANS 1 piece, 2 piece
Catchers helmet - how far above eyebrow should tape measure be placed? - ANS 1''
As EQ - be aware of which rules in regards to compliance? - ANS School, conference, and
NCAA
Different sports have different compliance rules? - ANS Yes for all sports
What does MRSA stand for? - ANS Methicillian-Resistant-Staphylococcus Aureus
Key to preventing MRSA? - ANS Good hygiene
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,MRSA appears on the skin as: - ANS Red, swollen and typically resembles a pimple or boil
When cleaning gym equip - ratio of bleach to water? - ANS 1:100
Best goal to create? - ANS SMART goals
Time management is: - ANS The process of creating a plan to divide time between others
Systems/Techniques of time management include: - ANS The Quadrant System, GTD System
and Autofocus
3 levels of the focus funnel? - ANS Eliminate, Automate, Delegate
52/17 rule? - ANS Work hard for 52 minutes then break for 17 minutes
Before fitting a helmet, read what? - ANS Manufacturer's informational brochure
How often to check each helmet? - ANS Weekly
How long is helmet shelf life? - ANS 10 years
How many reconditioning companies licensed by NOCSAE? - ANS 22 companies
What to explain after fitting athlete with helmet? - ANS Check daily for cracks or wear and
tear
When establishing safety guidelines for EQ Room - supervisors should: - ANS Follow
institutional and departmental philosophies and involve those involved in the implementation
of the tasks
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, The most concise Employee Manual: - ANS Has electronic documents for updating but also
has a 3 ring binder for backup
Most successful leadership style? - ANS Participation
A solid Risk Management plan is : - ANS Assessment, Training, Exercise, Validation
The EQ Mgr role in safety is: - ANS Providing a safe and effective environment; encouraging
input from everyone; continuous training; inspections and checks
Use of composite bats in softball has had the following effect: - ANS Increase in hitting stats
over the past decade
Who started testing bats in the early 2000s and the NCAA adopted those testing procedures a
decade later? - ANS The ASA
Barrel compression testing was introduced in? - ANS 2011
Where can the Approved Bat List for the NCAA be found at? - ANS On the NCAA website
Bats approved by the umpires before games: - ANS Have a sticker placed on them.
Example of recruiting strategy for student managers? - ANS Former student managers;
referral programs; and social media
Next step in hiring a student manager after recruiting? - ANS Formal application process
Application should include what? - ANS Name & previous experience
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