LECTURES #6 & 7 Flashcards by Adriana Drakopoulos

who helps develop a united front ?

athletes, coaches and executives

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where does success within a sport stem from ?

a determined, coordinated, team effort

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what are some examples of support staff in developing a united front ?

massage
physios
strength and conditioning
sport psych
dieticians
managers
chaperones
parents

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what is a team ?

a set of persons working together; combined effort; organized cooperation; and two or more breasts of burden harnessed together

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a team has a set ________________ that the members attempt to achieve through a set of ________________

common objectives - agreed upon behaviours

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who says the following quote ?

“success is the reach of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did you best to become the best you are capable of becoming”

John Wooden

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to develop a united front in any group activity what must there be ?

supervision, leadership and a disciplined effort by all

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to develop a united front what is the athletes role ?

to strive to be the best athlete they can become within the team constructs

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to develop a united front, what is the coach striving to create ?

an environment that is the most conducive for athletes to achieve their potential

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TRUE OR FALSE

there will be certain failure without discipline ?

TRUE

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the underlying reason for the failure of every civilization or cause has been breakdown from _________ according to recorded history

breakdown from within

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why did most potentially great athletic teams that did not measure up to what seemed possible and logical fail ?

because of internal friction

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what does the athletes responsibility to the team revolve around ?

acceptance, commitment and trust in the program

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what must be present so that the athlete-coach relationship is productive ?

bth parties must have a positive attitude towards each other

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TRUE OR FALSE

athletes may disagree over various decisions but, but they must permit their disagreements to become cancerous

FALSE

athletes may disagree over various decisions, but they must NOT permit their disagreement to become cancerous

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how many points are there on the commitment continuum ?

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what are the 5 points on the commitment continuum ?

resistant
reluctant
existent
compliant
committed

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what is an acronym for the 5 points of the commitment continuum ?

RRECC

really rusty exterior currently cracking

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define resistant (in regards to the commitment continuum) :

not bought in

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define reluctant (in regards to the commitment continuum) :

wait and see

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define existant (in regards to the commitment continuum) :

go through the emotions

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define compliant (in regards to the commitment continuum) :

do what you are told

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define committed (in regards to the commitment continuum) :

self-motivated ; go the extra mile

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what should the leader always put first ?

the team’ philosophies

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TRUE OR FALSE the philosophies on which the team is built cannot be compromised ?

TRUE

what does the attitude by the athletes give coaches ?

a grave responsibility

what two things must be copied with expertise in leadership behaviour and communication skills ?

knowledge of training methods and sport psychology

what will cause the coach to become somewhat opinionated in certain areas ?

the coaches experience in teaching and coaching over the years

FILL IN THE BLANK the leader must be far more interested in the ___________ of the team than any one athlete They must be accurate as possible in the section of the athletes and how they fit into the team concept/

overall welfare

who has the decision to select the program ?

the athlete

who decided if the athlete will have a positive impact on the team as a whole ?

the coach

TRUE OR FALSE the background of the athlete should have bearing on the coaches judgment

FALSE the background of the athlete should have no baring on the coaches judgement

TRUE OR FALSE the character and strengths of the athlete and how it works into their concept will have NO bearing on the coaches judgement

FALSE the character and strengths of the athlete and how it works into their concept WILL have bearing on the coaches judgement

TRUE OR FALSE the athletes personal conduct and adherence to standers that the team has been founded upon, will be taken into consideration

TRUE

if the athletes behaviour is not compatible with the teams stated philosophies, is it appropriate for the association to end ?

yes

is it better for the athlete to spend their time in a situation where the programs and the athletes' philosophy are compatible ?

yes

is the following points coachable or uncoachable ? - understands criticism is not personal - responds positively to criticism by listening and applying feedback - applies what they've been taught to improve their game

coachable

is the following points coachable or uncoachable ? - takes criticism personally - becomes defensive when receiving feedback - fails to apply what they've been taught

uncoachable

when athletes are exhibiting teamwork, what does this include ?

- encouraging - positive - constructive - commitment to the goals of the team getting to know everyone

TRUE OR FALSE each athlete has an energy and a significant presence that can be experienced by each member of the team

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE athletes will not feed off each other

FALSE - athletes will feed off each other

what do athletes who are not committed t and are "slacking do to the groups effort ?

distract from the group's effort and bring the team down as opposed to motivating them to do better

TRUE OR FALSE attitude have the power to lift up or tear down a team ?

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE new athletes will bring different experiences and philosophies to the team ?

TRUE

what are two aspects that are keys to great performances :

disciplined preparation and repetition

what should teams be built upon that will put them in good stead in life and sporting ?

ideas and concepts

what are 4 examples of ideas and concepts that will put teams in good stead in life and sport ?

1) good work ethic and the proper attitude towards work 2) treating each other with respect 3) be positive at all times 4) appreciate your and other's effort

what is the opposite of appreciation or reward ?

consequences /punishments

why might we redo a specific set/drill over again if not performed properly by athletes ?

because the objective for the particular set has not been accomplishes

what is the primary reason for doing a failed set/drill over again ?

it emphasizes the point tag track of effort will affect the whole team's performance

what is team harmony ?

when you look for the good qualities in teammates and they look for yours

without practicing, training and competing at a high level, what cannot be achieved ?

excellence

TRUE OR FALSE using an athletes sport as punishment gives the wrong message to the athlete

TRUE

describe 3 negative factors related to using the team as peer pressure :

1) the offending athletes will not be improving their fitness or skill level to the same degree as everyone else 2) the level of energy in practice is lower 3) the team will not have the satisfaction of knowing that all athletes are accomplishing the team goals

describe the following ideology "why should "I" have to perform a drill over again because someone else has messed up" ...

each person must take responsibility for not only themselves but for their team mates as well

what is more effective ; confrontation between a coach and athlete or between teammates ?

confrontation between teammates

TRUE OR FALSE peer pressure does not work

FALSE peer pressure not only works, but it builds stronger teams

when an athlete stands up for the teams philosophies what does this take/demonstrate ?

takes courage and demonstrates tremendous commitment to the team

TRUE OR FALSE the habits that are created in practice will be the ones that will be mimicked in a games/race situation

TRUE

if doing all these things is going to require all this effort; why should they be done ?

because the return you get is much more significant than the amount of effort put into it

what characteristics cause the difficulty that all coaches and athletes will explore ?

lack of commitment, faith, courage and trust

what 3 main factors conquer the attitude of difficulty coaches and athletes experience ?

1) the coach has the required expertise 2) the team must have faith that this is true 3) all involved will do their best to achieving the desired objectives

TRUE OR FALSE when one is trying to achieve great things there will always be great struggle

TRUE

what are the 7 knowledges of expectations :

1) doing the right thing at the right time 2) everyone take responsibility for their own actions and the accomplish 3) care for, support, encourage and appropriate 4) decide to make it work 5) self-growth - commitment to being better people 6) be positive 7) pride in effort and focus

do parents affect an athlete mental health ?

yes

what do parents want for their child in regards to sports ?

- win ? - make friends - experience teamwork - consistency

_________ + _________ = competency

be challenged + practice = competency

name some parent solutions in regards to their child's mental health :

- avoiding confronting - band together - find an official - stay positive - preseason meeting - emphasize fun

what is the 24 hr rule ?

avoiding confrontation with hotheaded parents that are mad in the moment

define banding together (in regards to parent solutions) :

working together with other team parents and being positive

define finding an official (in regards to parent solutions) :

parents finding an official to deal with out-of-control behaviour

define staying positive (in regards to parent solutions) :

maintaining a positive attitude and mindset even when other parents show poor sportsmanship

define having fun (in regards to parent solutions) :

emphasizing the importance of having fun and learning good sportsmanship

_________ + ________ + ________= fun

challenge + effort + success = fun

what is success ?

doing your best to prepare and compete

TRUE OR FALSE success is a learning process, perform, evaluate and change

TRUE

what are some parent-offspring communication tips that can be said BEFORE the competition :

"have fun" "play hard" "I love you"

what are some parent-offspring communication tips that can be said AFTER the competition :

"did you have fun" "im proud of you" "I love you"

TRUE OR FALSE an athletes' own effort and focus is the only thing the athlete can control

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE mental health is very important / present within athletes ?

TRUE

name a few symptoms of depression :

- sadness - no appetite - isolation - no energy - anger - sleep problem

name some prevention techniques for depression :

- creativity - walking - healthy food - music - positive thoughts - sports

name some treatments for depression :

- sleep enough - travel - doctor - communication - antidepressants - vitamins