Introduction to Football Coaching Skills

What are the responsibilities of a Sports Coach?

• evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation

• agree a coaching contract for a number of sessions, discuss confidentiality and work to a Code of Ethics

• make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners

• recruit and manage staff and support their development

What is a Sports Therapist?

• Your focus is on the belief that there are nutritional and biochemical imbalances in the body that lead to ill health.

• Someone who can provide an immediate response when sport and exercise-related injuries occur and will rehabilitate the patient back to full fitness.

• Some who uses music creatively to help their clients address social, emotional or physical difficulties.

• Provide practical support to help people overcome barriers caused by illness, ageing or accidents that are preventing them from having an independent life

What is a Sports Administrator?

• You'll empower people to carry out everyday tasks or occupations with more confidence and independence in order to improve their health, quality of life and wellbeing.

• Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners

• You'll help to ensure the smooth running of a sports organisation, which may range from reception work at a local sports club to marketing or human resources at a major sports club.

• You'll help clients identify their personal strengths and areas for development.

What is the main role of a Nutritionist?

• You'll generate, assess and deliver scientific, evidence-based nutritional advice in a variety of settings to improve health and well-being and to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.

• As well as teaching, managing and personnel duties, you might be responsible for specialist or technical training.

• Responsibilities usually cover the broad areas of marketing the facility and any special events, managing staff and dealing with the technical aspects of fitness provision and health and safety.

• You'll help to ensure the smooth running of a sports organisation, which may range from reception work at a local sports club to marketing or human resources at a major sports club.

What is one of the overall goals of ALL sports coaching?

• Athlete learning
• Winning
• Improving personal bests
• Being a mentor to your athletes

Which one of these is NOT a coaching domain?

• Excellence
• Participation
• Foundation
• Performance

What is the first thing a coach should do when they arrive to deliver a session

• Introduce themselves to athletes and parents
• A health and safety assessment
• Set up equipment
• Outline session aims

What is the primary focus of a Sports Psychologist?

• Helping athletes improve their mental skills and overall performance through various techniques and strategies.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of a sports organization, including marketing and human resources.

• Providing nutritional advice and promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle to athletes.

• Assessing and rehabilitating sport and exercise-related injuries to ensure athletes return to full fitness.

What is the key responsibility of a Strength and Conditioning Coach?

• Designing and implementing training programs to improve athletes' physical performance and reduce the risk of injury.

• Recruiting and managing staff while supporting their professional development within a sports organization.

• Empowering individuals to carry out daily tasks with confidence to enhance their health and well-being.

• Providing immediate responses to injuries during sports activities and rehabilitating patients back to full fitness.

What is the role of a Sports Marketing Manager?

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote sports events, teams, or organizations.

• Assessing and delivering scientific, evidence-based nutritional advice to improve health and well-being.

• Ensuring the smooth running of a sports organization by managing staff and dealing with technical aspects.

• Empowering individuals to overcome barriers caused by illness, aging, or accidents for an independent life.