Midterm Flashcards
What 2 things make up a philosophy?
-major objectives (what you want to achieve)
-your beliefs/principles
Define the 3 types of ‘selves’ in self awareness
Ideal Self
-the person you want to be
-represents values and sense of r/w
Public Self
-the image you believe others have of you
-you want people to believe certain things about you so they respect you
Real Self
-the sum of those subjective thoughts/feelings that you see as being the authentic you
-continually changing
*when conflict between these 3, you can feel threatened
What is the importance of self esteem in coaching
-self esteem is what you feel is an honest depiction of your competency and worth as a human
-to be self aware, you must understand your self esteem (have inner connection about your competency and worth)
*coaches tend to base this on their wins and losses causing them to lose control over it
-it is achieved by living up to your own realistic standards
What is the importance of self disclosure
-means sharing how you feel about what your athletes say/do
-disclosure must be relevant to the relationship and appropriate to the situation
*athletes won’t share unless you do, and that knowledge is needed to help them develop character
What are the 3 major coaching objectives
- to win
- to help young people have fun
- to help young people develop
-physically: learning sport skills, conditioning, good habits
-psychologically: control emotions, develop self worth
-socially: cooperation in competitive contexts/ appropriate behaviours
What philosophy is the foundation for the Bill of Rights of Young Athletes
Athletes first, winning second
What are the 3 coaching styles
command
submissive
cooperative
Discuss comand style coaching
-coach makes all decisions, athletes listen
-inexperienced coaches tend to adopt it because it’s seen by their own coaches
-helps conceals doubts coaches have about their capabilities
-can decrease motivation
Discuss submissive style coaching
-coaches make few decisions, and little guidance
-no rules, play environment
-leadership is in question
-inconsistent with athlete first mentality (not beneficial for athlete)
-some coaches adopt this because they lack competence to provide instruction
-some are unwilling to devote time and effort so they use this style
Discuss cooperative style coaching
-coaches share decision making with athletes
-coaches recognize their responsibility, but know young people can’t become responsible adults without making decisions
-need to find right balance for self direction of athletes
-some adopt this to focus on teaching technical, tactical, and life skills
-fosters athletes first mentality
-places trust in athletes supporting self image, openness, and communication
-requires more skill, choices are seldom right or wrong
What do leaders do?
-leaders provide direction
-leaders build a psychological and social environment that is conductive to achieving goals
-leaders instill values
-leaders motivate members of their group to pursue goals of the group
-leaders confront members of the organization when problems arise and resolve conflicts
-leaders communicate
Vision comes through ________ and we acquire vision through seeking _______
preparation
information
Define team culture
-the way things are done
-the social architecture that nurtures the team psyche
-concerned with how rewards are given, who communicates with who about what, procedures, protocols etc.
-comprises formal organizational system that you establish for moving your team towards its goal
-poor culture can lead to athletes being subjected to criticism, conflicts between athletes/coaches
What are the components of team culture
Team tradition
-building winning tradition to replace losing one
Basic operating procedures
-concerns how athletes are selected, rewarded, trained, practiced, and prepared
Management of info
-who is privy to info, how does info get passed on, how info is managed
Nature of the sport
-team sports require precise coordination of efforts under time constraints
Power, influence, and status structure within the team
-who retains the power
Leadership style of the coach
-most significant factor
What factors can indicate that team culture is in trouble?
-team is playing below their capability
-assistant coaches are complaining
-conflicts among team members
-confusion about assignments
-signs of disinterest
How can you build commitment to a dynamic team culture?
-involving athletes in defining team goals
-giving athletes responsibilities they can accommodate
-treating athletes with respect
-rewarding excellence
-teaching athletes to reward each other
How to maintain consistency of team culture
-develop sound coaching philosophy
-adopt long term rather than short term perspective
-sticking with plan when adversity occurs
What are 3 qualities of successful coaches
Knowledge of the Sport
-not knowing how to teach technical skills increases athlete injury risk and increases frustration
-athletes will respect you ability to teach technical and tactical skills
-successful coaches enjoy being the students of the sport
Motivation to Succeed
-you have to want to coach (can be emotionally and mentally draining)
-if you aren’t motivated, your athletes wont be
Empathy
-ability to understand thoughts, feelings, and emotions of your athletes and convey your sensitivity to them
-understand athletes joy, frustration, anxiety, anger
-readily communicate respect for their athletes and in turn receive respect
What are the 5 NCCP core competencies
Problem solving
-apply 6 step process to find solution to a complex situation with moral dilemma
Valuing
-differentiate between legal and ethical behaviors
Critical Thinking
-evaluate options for decision and factor in possible consequences
Leading
-making decisions that influence others and implement action plan to carry them out
Interacting
-exchange ideas and interact with others
What are the 6 steps to ethical decision making
-establish the facts
-decide whether it is an ethical or legal problem
-identify options/ consequences
-evaluate options
-choose best option
-implement decision
Morals vs ethics vs law
M
-deeply help personal values that are based on beliefs that guide thoughts/actions
E
-principles written or unwritten that describe right and wrong and are explicitly agreed upon by members in a group
L
-written principles that must be legally followed (breaking them will have life consequences)
What are the 3 aspects for the NCCP code of ethics
Leadership and professionalism
-maintain athlete centered approach so well being is a priority
Health and Safety
-recognize and minimize vulnerable situations to ensure safety
Respect and integrity
-respectful/inclusive environment where questions/concerns are raised
What is the Rule of Two
-ensures all interactions and communications are open, observable, and justifiable
-protects participants and coaches
-requires there to be 2 responsible adults present with a participant at all times
Differentiate between recreational sport objectives and competitive
R
-fun
-learning
-participation by all
C
-winning
-performance
-participation by the best
What 4 things do athletes demand from their coach
-knowledge of the sport
-calm and collected communication
-express care and encouragement
-involve athlete in decision making
How can life events affect your coaching philosophy
-you hold certain beliefs and principles
-events occur (injury, athletes talk back, opportunity to cheat)
-you respond based on your beliefs
-you experience consequences to your actions
-you change, adjust, or solidify your beliefs
What is society’s objective for sport
to help young people develop physically, psychologically, and socially
-encourage fun as well and winning should fall into place
What happens if coaching objectives don’t align with program objectives (rec and competition)
-competitive coaching objectives + recreational program = conflict
-recreational coaching objectives + competitive program = dissatisfaction
What are some behavioural guidelines in the coaching code of ethics
-be respectful and honest
-be fair and trustworthy
-be responsible for the team and yourself
-be competent
-be caring, and provide a safe environment
-be a role model
-be sensitive to cultural and individual differences
What are the components of the Rule of Two
Work as a team
-multiple adults in room with athlete
Remain open to the public
-train in environment that ensures all situations are open, observable, and justifiable
Plan transportation
-have at least 2 parents when travelling with participant
Be sensible
-be considerate of gender
Transparent communication
-ensure all communications are sent to the group or include the guardian
Differentiate between internal and external influences that affect decision making
I
-previous experience
-personal values
-personal circumstances
E
-economic and political aspects
-gravity of situation
-organizational, institutional, social aspects
