Coaching Principles UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the ASEP philosophy? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER helps you
make difficult decisions and coach more successfully.
How do you establish a philosophy? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER the way things are done on a team and
also creates a climate to success.
What is Ethical Coaching? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Identify the Principles of
Character
-Teach those Principles
-Provide opportunities to practice those principles
How does a coach best teach ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER Two kinds of ethical
decisions--
-choosing right from wrong
-choosing the best right alternative
How does a coach best teach sportsmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER -Good Character
while participating in Sports
-RESPECT
What are the communication skills that coaches need? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Credibility
-A Positive Approach
-Give information rather than judgement
-Consistency
-Good listener
-Good nonverbal skills
-Give clear instructions and demonstrations
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the ASEP philosophy? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER helps you
make difficult decisions and coach more successfully.
How do you establish a philosophy? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER the way things are done on a team and
also creates a climate to success.
What is Ethical Coaching? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Identify the Principles of
Character
-Teach those Principles
-Provide opportunities to practice those principles
How does a coach best teach ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER Two kinds of ethical
decisions--
-choosing right from wrong
-choosing the best right alternative
How does a coach best teach sportsmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER -Good Character
while participating in Sports
-RESPECT
What are the communication skills that coaches need? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Credibility
-A Positive Approach
-Give information rather than judgement
-Consistency
-Good listener
-Good nonverbal skills
-Give clear instructions and demonstrations
