Coaching
True or False?
Tactical skills are the actions and skills that are learnt in order to play sport.
False - Tactical skills are the tactics a player uses to gain an advantage over others.
True or False?
The role of an assistant coach is to ensure participants, equipment and facilities are prepared, organised and ready for the session/competition.
True
Outline 2 strategies a coach might use to ensure all participants know how to use equipment safely.
Provide clear and comprehensive instruction and demonstrations on how to safely use the equipment provided, ensure all participants understand and will use equipment safely and responsibly.
Observe and supervise while the equipment is being used.
Describe a method that a coach could use to provide constructive feedback to others.
Compliment sandwich - 1 piece of constructive feedback sandwiched between 2 pieces of positive feedback.
Why is the term 'duty of care' important?
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants that are being supervised.
What are two legal requirements of a Coach?
Working with Children Check (WWC)
National Sporting Organisation (NSO) - Code of conduct for coaches
List 3 expected behaviours of an assistant coach.
Answers could be:
Promoting positive interaction and participation
Using acceptable language
Arriving on time
Using self reflection to identify areas for improvement
List 4 (of 7) Coaching Communication Styles
Answers could be:
Instruction & Demonstration
Active listening
Open & closed questions
Non-verbal communication
Giving and receiving feedback
Tone and Level of voice
Terminology and language
Define tone and provide an example of how a coach may vary their tone to make instructions easier to understand for their participants.
The tone of your voice is how you speak, it includes elements: Volume - How loud or soft you speak. Timbre - How your voice can be described (professional, enthusiastic).
Speed or Pace - How fast/slow you speak. Pitch - How low or high you speak.
Scenario:
Two students in your class have a physical altercation that requires coaches to intervene and break up the altercation. What should be done after this occurs?
List 3 steps to take.
Report to the head coach to ensure they are aware of the incident.
Fill out an incident report form that outlines the actions and treatments for the participants involved.
Notify the parents.