Group Formation
This is the first stage of group formation, where individuals meet and establish roles.
What is the forming stage?
This leadership style allows players to contribute to decision-making.
What is democratic leadership?
This type of communication involves body language, eye contact, and gestures.
What is non-verbal communication?
Name one benefit of rotating partners during training activities.
What is improving teamwork and communication?
What does the ‘S’ in SMART goals stand for?
What is Specific?
Name two barriers to effective group cohesion in a sports team.
What are lack of communication and social cliques?
Name one facilitation technique that can help engage a disengaged group.
What is active listening or setting team challenges?
A coach needs to build rapport with their team on the first day. Name two strategies they can use.
What are learning players' names and using open body language?
A coach notices that their team lacks energy and enthusiasm at training. What group management technique can they use?
What is setting fun and competitive challenges?
A soccer team wants to increase their passing accuracy by 10% over the next six weeks. Which part of SMART does this align with?
What is Measurable?
During which stage of group formation do conflicts commonly arise, and why?
What is the storming stage, because individuals challenge roles and team hierarchy?
Describe the difference between autocratic and laissez-faire leadership styles.
What is autocratic leaders make all decisions, while laissez-faire leaders allow group members full control?
Identify one early-stage conflict resolution technique a coach can use.
What is mediation or team discussion?
How can a coach ensure individual accountability while maintaining group cohesion?
What is setting clear individual roles and expectations?
Why is it important to set both individual and team goals in sport?
What is to provide personal development while improving overall team success?
Explain the role of a coach in moving a team from the storming stage to the norming stage.
What is using clear communication, setting team expectations, and fostering collaboration?
A coach notices players are forming small groups and excluding others. What is a facilitation technique they could use to build inclusivity?
What is rotating team members in drills and games?
A soccer team is divided into cliques, leading to poor teamwork. Name two strategies to resolve this conflict.
What are team-building exercises and rotating team roles?
What are two ways to monitor group performance over time?
What are regular team meetings and feedback?
Create a SMART goal for a basketball team aiming to improve defensive skills.
What is "Improve defensive rebounds by 20% over the next four weeks through specific drills in each training session?"
A team is struggling with motivation and commitment after a losing streak at the end of the season. Identify the stage of group formation and suggest one strategy to address it.
What is the adjourning stage, and using reflection and goal-setting?
Explain why a transformational leadership style might be more effective than a transactional one in sport.
What is transformational leadership inspires players and focuses on long-term development, whereas transactional focuses on short-term rewards and not punishing?
Two players have a heated argument during a game, causing tension. What conflict resolution technique should the coach use, and why?
What is private mediation, to allow both players to express their concerns and find a solution?
A rugby team is struggling with defense late in games. What group management techniques can a coach use to improve their performance?
What are targeted training drills and reviewing game footage for tactical adjustments?
Explain the importance of continuous evaluation in team sports and suggest one method to track progress.
What is evaluation helps identify strengths and weaknesses, and one method is player self-assessments?