Coaches Test

What are your responsibilities as a coach? *

What are good ways to remember kid's names? *

Write a cheat sheet before class. Repeat it out loud when they tell you. Make a game out of it. All of the above.

Complete the sentence: People mainly quit because we... *

In general, kids learn at what percentage visually? *

25% 50% 75%

When you have a trial in your class, you should... *

Treat them like everyone else to see if they fit in. Challenge them, see what they are made of. Treat them with TLC.

What sounds better after a trial class? *

She did okay today. I think she could do this class. She did great, but I think my Tue class would better fit her needs.

If a trial does not sign up.... *

The coach most likely failed in some way. The front office personnel may not have been friendly or helpful enough. The gym lobby may have been unclean. The bathrooms may have been dirty. All of the above.

Sometimes its okay to sit while coaching. *

True False

It's okay for me to have a drink with me while I coach. *

True False

Complete the sentence: Our top priority is to... *

Why is it important to read all of our print material and handouts? *

So I atleast know what the parent's know. So I don't look like an idiot. So I don't make us all look like idiots. All of the above.

List the 6 basic families of tumbling skills. *

Why is it important to review the lesson plans prior to class? *

To be mentally prepared. To make sure all the stations are set up. To be efficient,organized and professional. All of the above.

If you are unsure about a station or skill, you should... *

Wing it. Skip it. Ask your head instructor.

If a Tumble Tot class begins at 5:00, what time does it end? *

5:40 5:45 6:00

The 5 min. between classes is for... *

Un-winding Talking to parents. Eating and drinking.

When spotting, it is important to... *

Be keenly aware that the prime consideration is protection of the student's head and spinal column. Develop a healthy respect for the risks and potential hazards involved in any spotting situation. Know your limits. Be prepared for the unexpected. All of the above.

When spotting a student for the first time, its better to... *

Let them try it on their own so you can see what they need help with. Barely spot, so you don't screw them up. Over spot, so you are prepared for anything.

What question should you end your class with? *

Who's ready to go home? What's my name? What did you learn today?

What is the first question most parents ask their kids after class? *

Is your coach single? Would you like some popcorn? What did you learn today?

A great instructor has... *

No lines in class. Kids on waiting lists. Great communication with parents. All of the above.

If the instructor is having fun, the kids are having fun. *

True False

If I come to work after a bad day, I should ... *

Tell others, get it off my chest. Grind through Fake it. If I act happy, the feelings will follow.

While spotting tumbling, I should... *

Be on my knees. Be on one knee. Be ready to move.

While teaching, it is never okay to have my back to my students. *

True False Depends on the stations.

While teaching beam, its okay to ... *

Have kids on beams higher than their shoulders. Spot a student while others are on a beam behind me. Have 2 kids on a beam.

While teaching beam, its more important to ... *

Push kids past their fears. Challenge them. Make sure they can jump down and handle the landings.

At Extreme, we believe... *

In spotting to help gain the student's confidence. In spotting as much as possible to ensure the safety of our students. In using proper progressions, so students are mentally and physically prepared for the skill.

When coaching bars... *

Always make sure you've got appropriate matting. You've got a hand on kid doing a new skill. You are always in a place to catch a flying kid. All of the above.

If a student rips, you should... *

Tell them to suck it up. Tell them its not as big as the one you had. Send them to the front desk to get it cleaned and taped up.

You should end class with some conditioning, because.. *

Gymnastics is alot easier if you are strong. It will help prevent injuries. Parents like to see their kids work. All of the above.

While coaching at a meet, exhibition, parade, etc., the dress code still applies. *

True False