LECTURE #3 Flashcards by Adriana Drakopoulos

what are the three opportunities to learn ?

failures
failling forward
succeses

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what is coaching ?

teaching and building relationships

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define characteristics of coaching :

sport skills
team play
team dynamics
team harmony
effort

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define building relationships :

trust
communication
knowledge
faith
time

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what is coaching philosophy ?

philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each other

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define “do you best” :

you can only do your best
owe that to yourself and the people under your tutelage
doing you best to try to win
as the coach, victory is doing your best
winning or loosing, there is always an opportunity to learn
heads should always be held high when you have done your best regardless of the score or placing

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TRUE OR FALSE ?

the leader can be led

TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE ?

the leader is a servant

TRUE

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the leader sees through the eyes of their followers … this is known as ______

empathy

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instead of the leading saying “get going” , what shall he say ?

let’s go

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what should the leader assume and not assume in regards to who their followers are working for ?

are working with them and not for them

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what is the leader interested in growing ?

mature individuals

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how does a leader show they are interested in growing mature individuals ?

learning how to manage emotions, building resilience, solving problems

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the leader has ___ in people

faith

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define how the leader has faith in people :

they believe in them, trusts them, and this draws out the best in them

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TRUE OR FALSE ?

building trust takes time

TRUE

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what two parts does a leader use to genuinely care about their athletes ?

their heart and their head

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the leader _____ and sets ________________-

the leader plans and sets things in motion

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leaders are people of _______ as well as ________

leaders are people of action as well as thought

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TRUE OR FALSE ?

a leader must not have a sense of humour

FALSE

a leader must have a sense of humour - they can laugh at themselves

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TRUE OR FALSE

leaders must have a humble spirit

TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE

a leader can be led

TRUE

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a leader is not necessary interested in having their own way, but :

finding the best way (they have an open mind)

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TRUE OR FALSE

it is important for a leader to have an open mind

TRUE

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how do leaders keep their eyes on high goals ?

they strive to ensure that the efforts of their followers and themselves contribute to the enrichment of personality (self-growth and respect for themselves and for all)

FILL IN THE BLANK the leader is a _______________

communicator

what two things must the coach know to provide proper leadership

the game and their athletes

why must the coach know the game and know their athletes to be able to provide proper leadership?

to realize, welcome and assume the full responsibility

what are essential personal trait and abilities for the coach ?

- industriousness - enthusiasm - sympathy - judgment - self control - earnestness - patience - voice - reliability - alertness - vision - love of people

define industriousness (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

(preparation) a personality trait which determines how hardworking, determined, diligent and persistent a person is

define enthusiasm (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

you heart is in your work

define sympathy (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

you must have a genuine love for your athletes and be easy to approach

define judgement (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

careful consideration and discretion in tact

define self control (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

they must keep emotions under control

define earnestness (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

you MUST be sincere and honest

what two traits related to earnestness are unacceptable for a coach to not have ?

sincerity and honesty

what happens if a coach isn't fair, and holds grudges ?

the players will lose respect for you

a lack in what personality trait may be the greatest shortcoming of the coach ?

patience

define patience (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

- progress comes slowly in many respects - great things take time - formation of new habits and the breaking of old ones

define voice (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

learn to speak clearly and firmly to obtain and hold attention and making sure the players are listening

define reliability (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

your players/athletes must know they can depend on you doing the right thing at the right time

define alertness (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

be alert to note weaknesses and strengths in both technique and strategy in opponents and your own athletes and quick to make the necessary adjustments to correct or capitalize on them

define vision (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

provide your players with a realistic incentive, a picture of the possible

define love of people (in regards to personal traits and abilities for the coach) :

genuine affection for people

name 6 addition principals for excellent coaching :

1) professional attitude 2) discipline 3) organization of the floor, ice, court, pool 4) community relations 5) warm personality and genuine considerations for others 6) strives for positive coach-player relationship

TRUE OR FALSE ? there is no substitute for hard work

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE all worthwhile objectives are achieved through careful planning and hard work

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE athletes must be enthusiastic about their sport

TRUE ... if not do something else

how many factors of the athletes condition are there ?

what are the three athletes condition factors :

1) mental 2) physical 3) moral

define the mental athlete condition :

having resilience (failure is part of life; learning to overcome challenges and learning from your mistakes)

define the physical athlete condition :

having work ethic (focus on the process, not the pain)

define the moral athlete condition :

having respect (for teammates, coaches, athletes, officials, etc)

define moral :

set of rules and norms of behaviour relating to good and evil, fairness and injustice, in use in a human group

what are some examples of strong fundamentals :

- interactive sports - quick execution of basic fundamentals - passing - shooting - skating - footwork - defense - technique

describe development of team spirit :

- unselfish play - no cliques - support and encourage each other

what is a goal in regards to development of team spirit :

the goal is that each athlete must be eager not just wiling to sacrifice for the welfare of the team and have pride in their role

what are some things the coach can do to develop team spirit :

- highlight the less glamorous roles - encourage unselfish play - ensure relationships with everyone ... ensure no cliques

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repetition

FILL IN THE BLANK ______ on the task is key ( to above careless practices)

concentration

FILL IN THE BLANKS : coaches and athletes must ______ constantly to __________

work - improve

FILL IN THE BLANK it is better to teach the athletes to ________________ instead of giving them ______________ and doing nothing.

do a few things well - too many things to learn

with interactive sports/games what should coaches try to do ?

try to devise a balance offence where scoring opportunities are available to all players

what should coaches pay attention to as this may be the difference between winning and losing :

small details

what skill comes from coaches and athletes being prepared ?

confidence

what should coaches be generous with in all facets of preparation ?

generous with positive feedback

why should coaches give public credit to playmakers and defensive players at every opportunity they can ?

because scorers will get plenty of acclaim to delve their egos, the other individuals must not be forgotten

TRUE OR FALSE the coach should give critiques, and it should always be constructive

TRUE ... permit no athlete or coach to make fun of, diss, yell at , ridicule, exclude a teammate in any respect

in sport, as in life as well, what is the key ?

the key is doing the right thing at the right time