Principles of Coaching Final Exam 2025 Study Guide
Questions with Correct Verified Answers GRADED
What are the characteristics of parents?
Over-involved (unrealistic expectations)
Under-involved (See's sports as childcare)
Supportive/optimally involved (understand the fine line, reinforce philosophy of the coach)
Other characteristics (abusive, "be my buddy", child can do no wrong)
What are the preventative parent measures?
Coaching philosophy
Parent orientation meetings
Generate parent support
Set boundaries early
What are the crisis management strategies for handling parents?
One on One meetings away from the field
Perspective talking
Parent liason
Removal of parents
Be clear about what you will and won't talk about
6th grade and up, have the athlete present too
What are the benefits of Fitness Assessment?
1. Identifies individual differences
2. Helps predict performance potential
3. Helps guide athletes to best positions/events
4. Allows you to assess progress
