leadership in spord Flashcards
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what is leadership?
The ability to motivate a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
what are leadership styles influenced by?
- leadership characteristics
- team member characteristics
- the specific situations a team is in
what are 5 qualities of a good leader
- confident
- determined
- enthusiastic
- loyal
- good listener
define confident
the ability to show certainty about something
define determined
the ability to make a decision and stick with it
define enthusiastic
the ability to show interest and enjoyment
define loyal
non-stop supporting something
define good listener
the ability to hear the thoughts/ideas of others and take on board the feedback
what are the 3 types of coaches
- autocratic
- democratic
- laissez faire
describe an autocratic leader
one who makes all the decisions and has absolute power.
describe a democratic leader.
a leader who involves the players in decision making and maintains open communication with players.
describe a laissez faire leader.
a relaxed and easy going coach who lets things take their own course.
