SEL 101
SEL & The Brain
Positive Coaching
You Don't Know Ball!
Safety in coaching
100

What does the acronym SEL stand for?

Social Emotional Learning

100

What affect does the SEL lower?

SEL lowers the negative affect with routine and predictability 

100

Building this is the imperative for any coach to have success with their team

Trust

100

Which NBA player is actually the GOAT?

LeBron James

100

You should calculate this at the beginning and end of every practice/game

What is a "Head Count"

200

Define SEL

process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

or

Building the skills and conditions for everyone to thrive

200

This SEL Signature Practice is a Learner-centered, SEL-infused strategies that promote reflection, connection, engagement, and FUN, while creating conditions for a variety of learning.


What is Engaging Strategies

200

It is important to know this, in addition to the HOW and WHO you are coaching. 

What is your "Why"

200

Who is the best Quarterback in the state of California?

Matthew Stafford, absolutely not Brock Purdy

200
What is the recommended number of water breaks for a 90min practice? 

at least 2-3. Add more in hotter conditions 

300

Name the "Three Signature Practices" of SEL 

Inclusive Welcoming

Engaging Activity

Intentional Closure

300

When children experience closeness, belonging and trust, THIS hormone is released to the brain. 

Oxytocin


300

It is important that you know what about each one of your players, regardless of their skill level or position?

The player's name
300

What is historically the most popular soccer kit number and why

The number #10 and in honor of the Brazilian great Pele

300

These pre and post activity practices help prevent and reduce injuries 

What are warm-ups and cool downs

400

In the MTSS model, which tier should SEL be on?

SEL is a tier 1 support

400
When adults and children experience high levels of stress and threat, they can go into "fight or flight" mode. This is a result of which area of your brain being hijacked?

Amygdala

400

The coaching philosophy and practices should be (Blank) around (Blank) for ALL players 

Centered and Engaging

400

This legendary track star is the current world record holder for the women's 100m

Florence Griffith-Joyner aka Flo Jo

400

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, memory issues, sensitivity to light/noise, and personality changes following a head/body blow are signs of a potential 

Concussion

500

What are the five Core Competencies of SEL?

Self Awareness

Self Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Skills

Responsible Decision-Making

500

Author Brene Brown defines this (B) word as: a spiritual practice of believing in and accepting yourself so deeply that you can share your authentic self with the world, rather than "fitting in" or changing to be accepted 

What is Belonging 

500

When you measure the success of a season, the coach and every player should have had this

What is a championship....I am kidding, what is FUN

500

This Pioneer was the first black Dallas Cowboys cheerleader

Who is Mary Smith

500

What are the signs that a player may be experiencing a mental health crisis? 

Yes! (I have faith in you)