PESS lectures 7 and 8

Why is planning a practice important for a coach?

Planning a practice is essential for organizing effective sessions and ensuring all athletes have a positive experience.

What are the key components to consider when planning a practice?

Logistics, skill focus, and season plan.

What factors contribute to a successful practice?

Fun, skill learning opportunities, a welcoming environment, challenges, and developmentally appropriate activities.

What physical abilities should a coach consider for their sport?

Speed, speed-endurance, aerobic stamina, maximum strength, speed-strength, strength-endurance, and flexibility.

What are technical and tactical abilities in sports?

Abilities that support effective decision-making during competition.

What mental skills are important for athletes?

Skills that enhance focus, motivation, and resilience.

What participant factors should be considered when planning a practice?

Number of participants, age, maturity, skill levels, injuries, and social/emotional differences.

What is the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model?

A framework that outlines the stages of athlete development and emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate training.

What safety risks should a coach prepare for?

Environmental conditions, equipment safety, and human error.

What are the steps to avoid heat injuries during practice?

Ensure UV protection, schedule breaks, and allow for acclimatization.

How can cold injuries be prevented during practice?

By layering clothing and training during daylight.

What should an Emergency Action Plan include?

Access to a telephone, directions to the facility, athlete information, and emergency procedures.

What logistics should a coach consider for practice?

Facilities, equipment, practice length, time of day, and availability of assistant coaches.

What is the purpose of Project SCORE?

To enhance confidence, competence, connection, and character among athletes.

What should a coach aim to accomplish in a practice?

Identify participant improvement needs, establish practice purpose, and align with team goals.

What are the five parts of a well-structured practice?

Introduction, warm-up, main part, cool-down, and conclusion.

What are the fundamental training principles?

Adaptation, specificity, overload, individuality, progression, purpose, and recovery.

What is the Challenge Zone in coaching?

The optimal area where athletes feel challenged yet capable of success.

Why is the order of activities in practice important?

It affects athlete engagement and effectiveness of skill development.

What checklist should coaches use for planning?

Structure & organization, nature of activities, and safety considerations.

How should a coach deliver their practice?

By using key teaching points, appropriate methods, and making timely coaching interventions.

What is the significance of psychological safety in practice?

It allows athletes to bring their authentic selves and fosters a supportive environment.

What should coaches do to ensure equipment safety?

Inspect equipment, ensure proper setup, and identify risk factors.

How can coaches inform parents and participants about risks?

By explaining risks and providing concussion information.

What is the role of supervision during practice?

To ensure safety and provide guidance to athletes at all times.

What is the importance of feedback in practice?

It helps athletes understand their performance and prepares them for future competitions.

What should be included in the conclusion of a practice?

Athlete/team feedback and information about the next practice or game.

What is the definition of communication?

Communication is the process of transmitting information and meaning.

What percentage of their jobs do managers (coaches) spend communicating?

40%

What skills are ranked #1 by recruiters when hiring college graduates?

Communication and interpersonal skills.

What are the key elements in the communication process?

Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver.

What additional elements did Shannon and Weaver add to the communication process?

Encoding and decoding.

What is the importance of feedback in communication according to Schramm?

For communication to exist, the sender and receiver must share something.

What are three barriers to encoding a message?

1) The Words We Choose, 2) Information Overload, 3) Logic and Order.

What occurs during the decoding of a message?

Receivers translate or interpret the message, potentially mixing it with their own ideas and emotions.

What are four barriers to decoding a message?

1) Trust and Credibility, 2) Failure to Listen, 3) Our Emotions, 4) Distortion.

What is informal communication often referred to as?

The 'grapevine'.

What are some concerns associated with social media in communication?

Image and brand management, and the risk of misinformation.

What is a natural occurrence in sports that coaches need to manage?

Conflict.

What can conflict often lead to?

Both positive and negative outcomes.

What is constructive conflict?

Conflict that leads to a positive outcome, often involving resolution.

What is destructive conflict?

Conflict that usually results in negative outcomes and escalation.

What are some negative outcomes of poorly managed conflict?

Defeat, anxiety, distrust, disrupted communication, and poor team relationships.

What are some positive outcomes of conflict?

Increased motivation, creativity, and new ideas.

What is the role of a coach in managing conflict?

To understand, recognize, and manage conflict to achieve positive outcomes.

What should coaches monitor to identify potential conflict?

Their own behavior and the behavior of others.

What is the significance of self-awareness and empathy in conflict management?

They help adapt approaches to managing conflict situations.

What is the impact of gossip in informal communication?

It can lead to job loss, damaged relationships, and misinformation.

How has social media changed communication in sports?

It has made communication more public and immediate, impacting image and reputation.

What is the importance of having a clear intent when sending a message?

It ensures that the receiver understands the message as intended.

What is the role of trust in the decoding process?

Trust affects whether the receiver believes and understands the sender's message.

What can happen if conflict is ignored?

It can escalate into a crisis situation.

What is the relationship between conflict and creativity?

Conflict can stimulate creativity as individuals seek new solutions.

What can disrupted communication lead to in a team?

A lack of cooperation and information not being conveyed.

What are some negative outcomes of conflict?

Poor work relationships and a decline in productivity.

What is a key aspect of managing conflict in sport?

Learning to manage emotions.

Why is it important to manage conflict skillfully?

Undoing damage from poor conflict management can take a long time and effort.

What is a productive way to address escalating conflict?

Having a critical conversation between the parties involved.

What are the five types of conflict identified in sport according to Harvey & Drolet?

Values, Tangible, Interpersonal, Boundary, and Perceptual conflicts.

What is a crucial conversation?

A conversation where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong.

What is the first step in a five-step process for critical conversations?

Share your facts.

What should you do when discussing your side in a crucial conversation?

Tell your story and how you feel about the facts.

What is the purpose of asking for others' paths in a conversation?

To allow others to share their facts, stories, and feelings.

How can you reduce defensiveness during a conversation?

Talk tentatively to show uncertainty and willingness to listen.

What is the goal of encouraging testing in a conversation?

To make the other person feel safe to respond openly.

What are two difficult behaviors to deal with in conflict?

Aggressive and passive-aggressive behaviors.

What is a key communication strategy when managing conflict?

Speak purposefully and listen with respect.

What should you avoid doing when managing conflict?

Using put-downs or sarcasm.

What is an essential tool for coaches in conflict management?

Understanding how to manage critical conversations.

What principle can help alleviate conflict?

Active Listening.

What percentage of communication is non-verbal?

70%.

What is the benefit of using 'I' statements in communication?

It takes responsibility for statements and reduces defensiveness.

What is a common communication obstacle in conflict resolution?

Failing to communicate effectively.

What is the significance of managing conflict in a sports context?

It improves communication and overall team performance.

What should coaches remember about conflict?

Conflict is not always negative and can lead to positive outcomes.

What is the role of communication in conflict management?

It is key to resolving conflicts effectively.

What should you focus on when confronting a conflict?

The situation, not the person.

What is one of the suggested readings on conflict resolution?

Getting to Yes by Fisher & Ury.