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1. What are the top 3 reasons why kids play sports?
   1.    To be part of a team. To win. To go on to a higher level.
   2.    To do something they are good at. To stay in shape. Challenge of Competition.
   3.    To have fun. To improve skills. Excitement of competition.
   4.    None of the Above.
2. What percentage of children drop out of Youth Sports by age 13?
   1.    10
   2.    25
   3.    50
   4.    70
3. When kids who dropped out of youth sports were asked what it would take to bring them back to sports, the most common answers were:
   1.    Better Coaches and Umpires.
   2.    More or less emphasis on winning.
   3.    Practices that were more fun and more playing time.
   4.    All of the above.
4. Acting out in anger, or displaying forms of physical/verbal abuse during a Youth Sporting event are acceptable under which of the following circumstances:
   1.     The parent of one of your players, stands at the outfield fence during a baseball game, and contradicts every defensive instruction that you give your players.
   2.    During a practice, one of your bigger players intentionally "hard fouls" one of your smaller, younger players.
   3.    An adult family friend of one of your players, is concerned about her friend's child's perceived lack of playing time. She approaches you after a football game, waves her finger in your face, nearly poking you in the cheek, and verbally assaults you.
   4.    An umpire completely blows a call (and everyone in the ballpark knows it), and your team loses the game.
   5.    All of the above.
   6.    Only C & D above.
   7.    None of the above.
5. What are the primary responsibilities of a coach?
   1.    Keep parents from complaining to Parks and Recreation Department.
   2.    Win games. Prepare players for the next level.
   3.    Provide a safe environment. Teach tactics and Skills. Make it Fun.
   4.    Follow the rules. Implement every request made by players.
6. What can coaches do to keep practice fun and not boring for the athletes?
   1.    Use a wide variety of drills and activities when working on skills.
   2.    Keep all the athletes active rather than waiting in line for their turn during drills.
   3.    Let the athletes have an opportunity to enjoy social interaction with their teammates.
   4.    Create an environment where the players feel they are playing with each other rather than against each other.
   5.    Avoid constant instruction during drills and scrimmages.
   6.    All of the Above.
7. How can a coach limit the athlete's anxiety or fear of failure?
   1.    Use positive encouragement rather than negative comments or criticism.
   2.    Give feedback that is high in judgment rather than high in information.
   3.    Coach the athletes to perform rather than coaching them to leam.
   4.    Fit the level of the skills to be learned with the ability of the athletes.
   5.    Help athletes set goals related to personal performance.
   6.    A,D & E above.
   7.    All of the above.
8. Check the TRUE statement.
   1.    Every parent, adult or volunteer has the "right" to coach a youth athletic team.
   2.    Coaching is a privilege granted by the Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department.
   3.    When a volunteer is allowed to coach a team, he/she is guaranteed to be able to coach additional teams.
   4.    All of the Above.
9. An outlook that places Athletes first, winning second means that:
   1.    Coaches who win the most have a positive philosophy.
   2.    A coach needs great athletes in order to win.
   3.    The primary concern should be the athletes' development.
   4.    To avoid pressure, young athletes should not strive to win
   5.    Coaching is easy when the score doesn't matter.
10. Little Johnny is a problem athlete with great potential and a bad attitude. He is also one of the stars on your team. You have counseled Little Johnny a few times about the rules and the consequences of breaking them, but so far nothing has changed. He disrupts practice, and his negative attitude is adversely affecting some of his teammates. As you are contemplating how to discipline Little Johnny, you run across his mother. She tells you that Little Johnny really wants to be a part of the team, and that his involvement is making a positive difference in his life. How will you discipline Little Johnny?
    1.    Tell Little Johnny he will not be allowed to play until his attitude and behavior at practice improves.
    2.    Try to let the problem iron itself out and do your best to ignore Little Johnny's attitude and behavior problems.
    3.    Cut Little Johnny from your team, or see if he can be placed on a different team.
    4.    Tell Little Johnny what he needs to do to improve his attitude and that you care about him and his future. Discuss the discipline options with him and make him aware of the consequences of his behavior.
11. A coach who demonstrates good character
    1.    Hides all flaws from athletes.
    2.    Always agrees with the officials' calls.
    3.    Creates an image to present to the team.
    4.    Is a perfect example of health and leadership.
    5.    Provides a positive role model through "genuine" positive behavior.
12. The referee or official is young, inexperienced, and is a little timid when making calls. He misses an easy call, and the parents go crazy yelling at the official. This only serves to cause the official to make fewer and fewer calls. What do you do?
    1.    Complain loudly from the sideline so that the official knows that the team disagrees with the calls.
    2.    When there's a break in the game, privately tell the official that he's doing a lousy job and that you expect him to give your team a break.
    3.    Tell the team that this is a rookie official who shouldn't be taken too seriously.
    4.    Encourage your athletes to concentrate on their play rather than on the calls. Tell them that you're going to concentrate on coaching and let the official worry about officiating.
13. The best way to communicate with parents is:
    1.    Through a pre-season parent/coach meeting where you give parents clear guidelines about their roles and your expectations for them.
    2.    Through telephone calls and letters.
    3.    Through E-mails with practice information and progress updates on the team or individuals
    4.    Through hand-outs explaining specific drills done in practice or about youth sports
    5.    All of the above
14. 14) Mr. Anderson comes to you after the game and says, "Hey, Coach, I have a question. Why is Jaime sitting the bench when he is one of the best players on the team? He is a great shot and could help you win a few games. But he sure can't make baskets if he's not in the game."
    1.    Tell Mr. Anderson that you will take another look at Jaime's shot and if it really is that good, you'll play him more.
    2.    Let Mr. Anderson know right away that he is overstepping his bounds. Parents don't decide on playing time; coaches do. Make the conversation as brief as possible and do not give in.
    3.    Listen to Mr. Anderson and briefly address the situation. Point out that I have a plan for my players in terms of their playing time and where they play, and that City Rules require all players to play in at least half of every game, and that I will do all I can to be fair. Thank him and let him know I heard his concerns.
15. What are the keys to becoming a successful coach? (and maintaining a positive Coaching Outlook?)
    1.    Keeping Athletes First and Winning second.
    2.    Provide a good character example for athletes.
    3.    Use positive feedback and reinforcement.
    4.    Communicate with parents and athletes.
    5.    All of the above.
16. At practice, warm up exercises are only necessary when it is Cold inside/outside.
    1.    True
    2.    False
17. At practice, water breaks should be planned:
    1.    Every 60 minutes.
    2.    Every 20 minutes.
    3.    Every 40 minutes.
    4.    Only when it's hot.
18. At practice and/or games, coaches should have all team paperwork available (with names, contact information, and emergency information.)
    1.    True
    2.    False
19. What is the most frequent form of child abuse in youth sports?
    1.    Verbal Abuse
    2.    Physical Abuse
    3.    Emotional Abuse
    4.    Sexual Abuse
20. To prevent from being unjustly accused of inappropriate behavior coaches should:
    1.    Always have another adult present at practices, games and other team events.
    2.    Never be alone in a car with someone else's child.
    3.    Never plan team activities that involve sleep overs.
    4.    Refrain from giving gifts to individual players
    5.    Never use alcohol before or during practices, games, team events or parties.
    6.    Maintain close control of team roster with names and telephone numbers.
    7.    All of the above
21. Written practice plans will keep practices organized and players focused.
    1.    True
    2.    False
22. Coaches do not need to make players aware of uniform requirements, and expected arrival time prior to each game.
    1.    True
    2.    False
23. During a game, when a player makes a mistake, the coach should immediately deliver public corrective criticism.
    1.    True
    2.    False
24. Coaches should avoid too many individual instructions during the game.
    1.    True
    2.    False
25. During a game, a coach's total focus should be on the outcome of the game.
    1.    True
    2.    False