Coaching Methodology Flashcards
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In KFA coaching education, what is the foundational principle of the 'player-centered' coaching approach?
Answer: Developing intrinsic motivation and decision-making in players
Player-centered coaching prioritizes developing players' intrinsic motivation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities over coach-directed instruction.
What does the 'SSG' abbreviation refer to in KFA coaching practice?
Answer: Small-Sided Game
SSG stands for Small-Sided Game, a training format using reduced player numbers and smaller spaces to increase technical and tactical repetition.
Which coaching style is characterized by the coach asking players questions rather than providing direct answers?
Answer: Guided discovery
Guided discovery is a coaching style where the coach asks questions to help players find solutions themselves rather than prescribing answers.
In a KFA session plan, what does the 'warm-up' phase primarily aim to achieve?
Answer: Gradually elevating heart rate and activating muscles
The warm-up phase gradually elevates players' heart rate, increases muscle temperature, and activates movement patterns relevant to the session.
What is the recommended maximum coach-to-player ratio for effective KFA grassroots coaching sessions?
Answer: 1:15
KFA guidelines recommend a maximum ratio of 1 coach to 15 players to ensure adequate attention and quality instruction.
Which KFA coaching principle emphasizes creating a positive and psychologically safe training environment?
Answer: Mastery climate
A mastery climate is a KFA-endorsed coaching principle that emphasizes effort, learning, and improvement over performance outcomes and comparison.