CFC Communication & Leadership Skills Flashcards

A team captain is undermining the coach's authority by encouraging teammates to ignore drills. The coach should:

Answer: Meet privately with the captain to address the behavior and its consequences

A private meeting addresses the issue directly while preserving the captain's dignity and giving them a chance to correct course.

The 'sandwich method' of feedback involves:

Answer: Starting with a positive, addressing the concern, then ending with encouragement

The sandwich method frames constructive criticism between positive statements to maintain motivation while communicating areas for improvement.

Which communication barrier is most likely when a coach uses too much technical jargon with a new, inexperienced athlete?

Answer: Language/semantic barrier

Jargon creates a semantic barrier when the receiver lacks the background to decode the terminology.

A transformational leader in coaching is best characterized by:

Answer: Inspiring athletes through vision, motivation, and personal development

Transformational leaders motivate beyond extrinsic rewards by connecting athletes to a broader vision and fostering growth.

Before a championship game, several athletes appear anxious. The most effective communication approach is:

Answer: Use calm, positive, and specific pre-performance cues to build confidence

Calm, specific, positive communication helps regulate anxiety and directs athlete focus to controllable performance cues.

A coach sends a game-plan email to athletes but receives no acknowledgment from half the team. The root problem is most likely:

Answer: The coach chose an ineffective communication channel for this audience

Selecting the wrong channel (e.g., email vs. team app or group chat) can result in low message reach and engagement.

Which approach best demonstrates servant leadership in an interscholastic coaching context?

Answer: Putting the athletes' growth, well-being, and needs above personal wins

Servant leadership centers on serving others first, prioritizing athlete development over the coach's personal goals.