coaching styles

Question 1

what are authoritarian characteristics?

Answer 1

-communication usually one-way, coach tells athlete what to do
-coach makes all the decisions
-strict discipline
-high expectations of players

Question 2

what are authoritarian advantages?

Answer 2

-discipline can lead to success
-fear of consequences can motivate some athletes

Question 3

what are authoritarian disadvantages?

Answer 3

-can be a loss of team spirit when things aren’t going well
-fear or aggression will not motivate some players.

Question 4

who is authoritarian good for?

Answer 4

-athletes who lack discipline and focus
-team sports

Question 5

democratic characteristics

Answer 5

-good communication skills
-likes to consult, share, ask, listen
-shared decision making
-athlete centered

Question 6

democratic advantages

Answer 6

-mutual respect between coach and athlete- will improve team spirit
-athlete and coach trust each other

Question 7

democratic disadvantages

Answer 7

-some athletes may try and take control of training
-training can become disorganized if everybody is having an input

Question 8

who is democratic good for?

Answer 8

-experienced athletes
-team sports

Question 9

what are casual characteristics?

Answer 9

-listening
-athletes makes decisions
-no real focus
-more of a consultant than a coach
-success not defined

Question 10

casual advantages

Answer 10

-athletes can be independent
-creates a relaxed atmosphere, reducing pressure on coach and players

Question 11

casual disadvantages

Answer 11

-serious/highly motivated athletes not provided for
-athletes may feel unsupported by their coach.

Question 12

who is casual good for?

Answer 12

-experienced athletes
-one on one situations

Question 13

what are delagatory characteristics?

Answer 13

-uses a group of coaches who are experts in a particular area to achieve the vision of the head coach.
-usually seen at the elite level

Question 14

delagatory advantages

Answer 14

-maintains athlete interest as they deal with a number of different people.

Question 15

delagatory disadvantages

Answer 15

-very expensive

Question 16

what are personable characteristics?

Answer 16

-friendly and approachable manner
-usually well liked and have a good rapport with their athletes
-people oriented style: coach is keen to know about all aspects of each athlete

Question 17

personable advantages

Answer 17

-athletes have a positive relationship with the coach
-atmosphere of mutual respect

Question 18

personable disadvantages

Answer 18

-openness of the coach may be viewed as a weakness and some players may try to take advantage of this

Question 19

explain what makes a coach effective identify 3 good things a good coach does

Answer 19

-understanding the players and their skill level/being empathetic
-good leadership skills
-a lot of knowledge and experience on the sport at hand.

Question 20

should you always coach athletes the same way? explain your answer.

Answer 20

No, because some players learn with different styles of coaching and its important that the coach adapts so that progress is as effective. and optimized in order for the players to perform at the best of their ability.