C9 - Coach & Performer

Question 1

What is command style coaching?

Answer 1

• Definition: The coach makes all decisions, and athletes follow instructions without input.
• Pros: Highly structured, ideal for beginners and large groups; ensures safety in dangerous activities.
• Cons: Can limit athlete creativity and decision-making skills; may demotivate experienced athletes.
• Factors Affecting: Suitable for novices, team sports, or when quick decisions are needed.

Question 2

What is reciprocal style coaching?

Answer 2

• Definition: Athletes are divided into pairs or small groups, taking turns coaching each other under the coach’s supervision.
• Pros: Encourages peer learning, communication, and responsibility; builds teamwork.
• Cons: Relies on athletes’ understanding; less effective for complex skills or inexperienced athletes.
• Factors Affecting: Best for intermediate athletes with a basic understanding of the skill.

Question 3

What is guided discovery coaching?

Answer 3

• Definition: The coach asks questions or provides prompts to guide athletes toward discovering solutions themselves.
• Pros: Develops decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity; promotes deeper understanding of skills and tactics.
• Cons: Time-consuming and may frustrate beginners who need more direction.
• Factors Affecting: Best for experienced athletes or those in sports with open skills (e.g., invasion games).

Question 4

What is problem-solving coaching?

Answer 4

• Definition: The coach sets challenges for athletes to solve independently, fostering creativity and decision-making.
• Pros: Encourages autonomy, adaptability, and intrinsic motivation.
• Cons: Requires significant time and may not suit novices who need structure.
• Factors Affecting: Best for advanced athletes or in training environments focusing on open-ended skill development.

Question 5

How do you dissect a skill in coaching?

Answer 5

1. Preparation Phase: Focus on body positioning, grip, or stance before the movement.
2. Execution Phase: Analyze key movements during the skill (e.g., timing, power, and coordination).
3. Recovery Phase: Evaluate follow-through and resetting for the next action.

Example: For a tennis serve:
1. Preparation: Grip and stance.
2. Execution: Ball toss and swing.
3. Recovery: Balance and repositioning.

Question 6

What are tactics in coaching?

Answer 6

• Definition: A plan of action to improve chances of winning, playing to strengths + opponents weaknesses
• Examples: Changing formation in football, targeting an opponent’s weakness in tennis.
• Purpose: To adapt to opponents, conditions, or match situations.
• Factors Affecting: Skill level of players, opposition’s strategy, environmental factors (e.g., weather).

Question 7

What is strategy in coaching?

Answer 7

• Definition: General approach to competitive scenario not involving specifc technique or tactics
• Examples: Building a season plan, focusing on endurance for a marathon runner.
• Purpose: To ensure sustained improvement and success over time.
• Factors Affecting: Sport type, athlete goals, resources available (e.g., equipment, time).