Coaching youth sports Questions and Answers
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What is the purpose of youth sports? - ANSWER -To teach basic skills of sport
in a non-threatening environment
who is responsible for creating environment? - ANSWER The coach
How does coach create a non-threatening environment? - ANSWER Players
should not be afraid to make mistakes
-They must understand that mistakes are a part of the learning process
-Games at the youth level should be extension of practices; more of an
opportunity to learn
-Equal playing time should be the norm
What are some issues that are making young athletes leave sports? - ANSWER
1.Overemphasis on winning-sacrifices fun
2.Parental Pressure on athletes
3.Lack of qualified coaches
4.Developmentally inappropriate coaching style
5.Poor sportsmanship
6.Lack of parental support for athletes
7.Coaches playing favorites
8.Player burn out
, What can be done to limit these issues? - ANSWER 1.Coaches meet before
season to hash out season plan/objectives
2.Focus on accomplishments of players
3.Less rigid competition
What are the benefits of youth sports? - ANSWER 1.Exercise
2.Development of social skills
3.Learn teamwork and cooperation
4.Fun
5.Sportsmanship
6.Beginning stages of commitment
What is a coach? - ANSWER 1. Mentor
2. Teacher
3. Role Mode
A good coach? - ANSWER 1. Puts players first
2. Develops character and skills
3. Sets realistic goals
4. Enjoy the game
Coaching Philosophy - ANSWER Beliefs and principles used you use to guide
you for all your decisions as coach.
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What is the purpose of youth sports? - ANSWER -To teach basic skills of sport
in a non-threatening environment
who is responsible for creating environment? - ANSWER The coach
How does coach create a non-threatening environment? - ANSWER Players
should not be afraid to make mistakes
-They must understand that mistakes are a part of the learning process
-Games at the youth level should be extension of practices; more of an
opportunity to learn
-Equal playing time should be the norm
What are some issues that are making young athletes leave sports? - ANSWER
1.Overemphasis on winning-sacrifices fun
2.Parental Pressure on athletes
3.Lack of qualified coaches
4.Developmentally inappropriate coaching style
5.Poor sportsmanship
6.Lack of parental support for athletes
7.Coaches playing favorites
8.Player burn out
, What can be done to limit these issues? - ANSWER 1.Coaches meet before
season to hash out season plan/objectives
2.Focus on accomplishments of players
3.Less rigid competition
What are the benefits of youth sports? - ANSWER 1.Exercise
2.Development of social skills
3.Learn teamwork and cooperation
4.Fun
5.Sportsmanship
6.Beginning stages of commitment
What is a coach? - ANSWER 1. Mentor
2. Teacher
3. Role Mode
A good coach? - ANSWER 1. Puts players first
2. Develops character and skills
3. Sets realistic goals
4. Enjoy the game
Coaching Philosophy - ANSWER Beliefs and principles used you use to guide
you for all your decisions as coach.
