PRINCIPLES OF COACHING EXAM
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
qualities of an assistant coach - Answer-loyalty, teacher, enthusiasm, knowledge of the
sport, initiative, dependability, philosophy, desire to be a head coach, playing
experience, attendance at clinics, rapport with athletes, liason between players and
head coach, willingness to work, contributing ideas
qualities of a good coach - Answer-transparent realism, reasoning, interest in
individuals, respect, ability to motivate, dedication, ability to discipline, identification of
goals, ability to recognize talent, enthusiasm, intense desire to win, willingness to work,
knowledge of sport, dislike of mediocrity, understanding boys and girls, know what
factors make the difference between W/L, ability to develop pride, ability to organize,
language, moral standards, dignity, honesty, courage of convictions, ethical standards,
good judgment, fairness, imagination, sense of humor
understanding boys and girls - Answer-social pressure, uniform wearer, pressure from
mom and dad, love of the game, ego involvement, athletic scholarships
factors that make the difference between winning and losing - Answer-superior
personnel, superior conditioning, fewer mistakes, superior mental attitude, superior
teaching, superior placement of personnel
philosophy - Answer-guides you everyday and gives you direction. pursuit of wisdom,
know the condition of one's mind, know yourself, if you don't know where you are going-
> any road will get you there
what can a philosophy include - Answer-training rules, style of play, discipline, codes of
conduct, competitive outlook, human relations, short/long term objectives, ethics
three selves - Answer-ideal self, public self, real self
professional ethics - Answer-coach to teacher, coach to parent, coach to player, coach
to admin, coach to coach
what must you provide as a coach - Answer-safe playing area, proper equipment,
competent supervision and adequate instruction
negligence - Answer-when a coach fails to act as a reasonable and prudent coach
would act in a similar situation
components of negligence - Answer-duty, breach, causation, damages
, legal defenses of negligence - Answer-assumption of the risk, contributory negligence,
comparative negligence, act of god
legal duties of a coach - Answer-adequate supervision, sound planning, inherent risks,
safe playing environment, evaluating athletes disabilities, matching opponents,
emergency first aid, specific legal concerns, general legal concerns
leadership - Answer-knowing how to chart a course and to give others direction by
having a vision of what can be
Management skills vs. leadership skills - Answer-planning/budgeting v. setting a
direction
organizing/staffing v. aligning people to vision
controlling/problem solving v. motivating/inspiring
biggest challenge for leaders today - Answer-define their special goals or vision, acquire
as many management and leadership skills as possible and to know when to use them
to influence others to reach those goals
four components of effective leadership - Answer-leaders qualities, leadership styles,
followers qualities, situational factors
power - Answer-the basic energy to initiate and sustain action, which permits you to
translate intentions into reality
transformation leadership - Answer-head coach empowers the staff and players to help
achieve team goals
general types of leaders - Answer-charismatic, transformational, pragmatic
charismatic leader - Answer-have a clear, fresh, new and creative vision and are
completely devoted. most successful during a crisis
transformational leader - Answer-articulate a clear and compelling vision, and clarify the
importance of the visions outcome. most successful when surrounded by the "right"
people
pragmatic leader - Answer-have a vision that is recognizable as a variation of the status
quo and listen carefully to their people. most successful when a short term, familiar
vision is necessary
qualities of effective leaders - Answer-future focused, comfortable with ambiguity,
persistent, excellent communicators, politically astute, level-headed, self-aware, and
caring
intensity - Answer-concerned with how activated or energized the person is
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
qualities of an assistant coach - Answer-loyalty, teacher, enthusiasm, knowledge of the
sport, initiative, dependability, philosophy, desire to be a head coach, playing
experience, attendance at clinics, rapport with athletes, liason between players and
head coach, willingness to work, contributing ideas
qualities of a good coach - Answer-transparent realism, reasoning, interest in
individuals, respect, ability to motivate, dedication, ability to discipline, identification of
goals, ability to recognize talent, enthusiasm, intense desire to win, willingness to work,
knowledge of sport, dislike of mediocrity, understanding boys and girls, know what
factors make the difference between W/L, ability to develop pride, ability to organize,
language, moral standards, dignity, honesty, courage of convictions, ethical standards,
good judgment, fairness, imagination, sense of humor
understanding boys and girls - Answer-social pressure, uniform wearer, pressure from
mom and dad, love of the game, ego involvement, athletic scholarships
factors that make the difference between winning and losing - Answer-superior
personnel, superior conditioning, fewer mistakes, superior mental attitude, superior
teaching, superior placement of personnel
philosophy - Answer-guides you everyday and gives you direction. pursuit of wisdom,
know the condition of one's mind, know yourself, if you don't know where you are going-
> any road will get you there
what can a philosophy include - Answer-training rules, style of play, discipline, codes of
conduct, competitive outlook, human relations, short/long term objectives, ethics
three selves - Answer-ideal self, public self, real self
professional ethics - Answer-coach to teacher, coach to parent, coach to player, coach
to admin, coach to coach
what must you provide as a coach - Answer-safe playing area, proper equipment,
competent supervision and adequate instruction
negligence - Answer-when a coach fails to act as a reasonable and prudent coach
would act in a similar situation
components of negligence - Answer-duty, breach, causation, damages
, legal defenses of negligence - Answer-assumption of the risk, contributory negligence,
comparative negligence, act of god
legal duties of a coach - Answer-adequate supervision, sound planning, inherent risks,
safe playing environment, evaluating athletes disabilities, matching opponents,
emergency first aid, specific legal concerns, general legal concerns
leadership - Answer-knowing how to chart a course and to give others direction by
having a vision of what can be
Management skills vs. leadership skills - Answer-planning/budgeting v. setting a
direction
organizing/staffing v. aligning people to vision
controlling/problem solving v. motivating/inspiring
biggest challenge for leaders today - Answer-define their special goals or vision, acquire
as many management and leadership skills as possible and to know when to use them
to influence others to reach those goals
four components of effective leadership - Answer-leaders qualities, leadership styles,
followers qualities, situational factors
power - Answer-the basic energy to initiate and sustain action, which permits you to
translate intentions into reality
transformation leadership - Answer-head coach empowers the staff and players to help
achieve team goals
general types of leaders - Answer-charismatic, transformational, pragmatic
charismatic leader - Answer-have a clear, fresh, new and creative vision and are
completely devoted. most successful during a crisis
transformational leader - Answer-articulate a clear and compelling vision, and clarify the
importance of the visions outcome. most successful when surrounded by the "right"
people
pragmatic leader - Answer-have a vision that is recognizable as a variation of the status
quo and listen carefully to their people. most successful when a short term, familiar
vision is necessary
qualities of effective leaders - Answer-future focused, comfortable with ambiguity,
persistent, excellent communicators, politically astute, level-headed, self-aware, and
caring
intensity - Answer-concerned with how activated or energized the person is
