Training Principles and Methods Flashcards

A coach wants to conduct a one-on-one training session with a minor athlete. According to SafeSport guidelines, what is the safest approach?

Answer: Conduct the session in an observable and interruptible location or ensure another adult is present

SafeSport requires one-on-one interactions with minors to occur in observable and interruptible settings or with another adult present to reduce opportunity for misconduct.

During a strength training session, a coach repeatedly singles out one athlete for excessive criticism, calling them 'worthless' and 'an embarrassment to the team.' This behavior is best classified as:

Answer: Emotional and psychological misconduct

Repeated demeaning language directed at an athlete constitutes emotional and psychological misconduct under SafeSport's definitions.

What does the SafeSport 'two-deep' leadership principle require during training activities?

Answer: At least two adults should be present whenever minors are involved

The two-deep leadership rule requires at least two adults to be present during activities involving minors to reduce the risk of misconduct.

A coach texts an athlete late at night to discuss tomorrow's training plan. From a SafeSport perspective, the primary concern is:

Answer: Late-night private electronic communication with a minor athlete can be grooming behavior

SafeSport flags private electronic communications outside of normal hours as a grooming risk and recommends all athlete communications include a parent or guardian.

Which training-related behavior by a coach should raise a red flag for potential grooming?

Answer: Consistently giving one athlete private lessons while excluding that athlete's parents from watching

Deliberately isolating an athlete from parental oversight during private sessions is a common grooming tactic that SafeSport training identifies as a warning sign.

Under SafeSport guidelines, when is physical contact during training considered appropriate?

Answer: When it is sport-relevant, necessary for technique correction, and the athlete is informed

SafeSport distinguishes appropriate from inappropriate touch by whether the contact is sport-relevant, necessary, explained to the athlete, and consented to.

A training environment that follows SafeSport principles should include which of the following?

Answer: Transparent policies, observable spaces, and clear reporting channels

SafeSport promotes transparent training environments with clear policies and accessible reporting mechanisms to prevent and address misconduct.