coaching styles

Question 1

what are the types of coaching styles?

Answer 1

authoritarian, business-like, nice guy/gal, intense, easy-going

Question 2

define the authoritarian style

Answer 2

• emphasizes discipline in practice and competition
• is well-organized but may be feared/disliked by some athletes
• results in teams that are characterized by good team spirit when winning but dissension when losing

Question 3

define the business-like style

Answer 3

Adopts a logical, professional approach to training and competition
Plans and organizes practices and competitions thoroughly
Remains current on new technologies
Expects top effort from athletes at all times
May set goals too high for some team members

Question 4

define the nice guy/gal style

Answer 4

• is usually well-liked by athletes
• payers may take advantage of his/her cooperative nature
• works particularly well with athletes of similar temperament; may alienate those with more intense personalities

Question 5

define the intense style

Answer 5

• emphasizes winning above all
• his/her anxiety often transfers to players; may alienate easy-going athletes

Question 6

define the easy-going style

Answer 6

• casual approach to training and competition
• often gives the impression of not taking sport seriously
• usually well-liked by athletes but some may find approach not serious enough