Coaching Styles
Name the coaching style where a coach lets players make most decisions and provides little direct instruction.
Laissez-Faire
During practice, a coach lets players pick their own drills and rarely intervenes. Which coaching style is this an example of?
Laissez-Faire
What does “accreditation” mean in the context of coaching courses?
Formal recognition that a course meets set standards and qualifications
Give one example of a fundamental skill in most team sports (e.g., passing, catching, shooting).
Passing, shooting, catching, dribbling
Why is it important for coaches and players to know the official rules of their sport?
Ensures fair play, safety, and correct competition conduct
Which coaching style gives clear rules, strict control, and expects players to follow instructions without much input?
Authoritarian
A coach sets a high number of fitness drills, corrects technique immediately, and insists on exact positioning. Which style does this illustrate?
Authoritarian
Name one common level or type of coaching qualification (e.g., entry-level) coaches often seek.
Level 1 coaching certificate / beginner award / introductory coaching course
Name 2 skills needed for Basketball
Dribbling
Shooting
Passing
Name one common penalty or foul in any ball sport and briefly describe it.
handball in soccer, double dribble in basketball, offside in soccer
Describe one advantage of a Laissez-Faire coaching style for experienced athletes.
encourages player autonomy and decision-making; good for experienced athletes
A team lacks motivation. Propose one quick coaching action (consistent with Casual style) the coach could take to boost engagement.
Introduce a fun competitive small-sided game, offer immediate positive reinforcement, set a short team goal
Why is completing an accredited coaching course important for someone who wants to coach at school or club level?
Ensures safety, standard teaching methods, legal protection, trust from clubs/schools
Name 2 sports that incorporate passing as skill development
Basketball, Soccer, Netball, Rugby, AFL, Cricket, Baseball
How is the correct way to pass in AFL
Handball or Kick
Explain one potential negative of an Authoritarian coaching style for youth teams (Teenagers)
can lower player motivation, reduce creativity, increase pressure, or harm coach-player relationships
Two players disagree about position on the field. Outline how an Authoritarian coach would likely handle the disagreement differently.
(Double points) do the same for a Laissez-Faire coach
Authoritarian: make a quick decision, enforce role
Laissez-Faire: allow players to negotiate or coach encourages peer resolution
Explain two things that accredited coaching courses typically assess or teach
first aid/safeguarding, technical coaching methods, session planning, assessment of practical coaching
Explain how feedback should be given to help skill learning
specific, timely, positive and corrective, actionable
What is the distance you must stand while someone is shooting in netball
Obstruction in netball occurs when a defender is too close to a player with the ball, violating the minimum distance of 0.9 meters (3 feet) while actively defending.
Casual coaching style and Laissez-Faire. Give one similarity and one key difference.
Both involve low day-to-day structure compared with Authoritarian
Difference: Casual often includes some guidance and social focus, while Laissez-Faire gives much more autonomy and minimal direction
You are being told to coach a U14s girls netball A grade side. The previous coach was very relaxed and did not organize sessions, but the girls had fun but never one a game but had a lot of ideas to win and play better. What styles may you use in your coaching to get the team to succeed. (500 for each style named)
Authoritarian and Laissez-Faire
A parent asks why coaches need up-to-date accreditation. Provide two specific reasons related to safety and professionalism.
Safety (updated emergency procedures), legal/insurance requirements, demonstrates continued professional development and credibility
True or False: You need to teach kids to tackle below the knees in AFL
False (Can not tackle above the shoulders and below the knees
In Basketball, how long do you have to get the ball past your defensive half after a score?
8 Seconds