Multiple Choice Questions - Lesson 8


1. Coach Wooden advises us to never stop:

1a. Practicing our schemes until we can execute them perfectly.
1b. Always be in touch with what other coaches are doing, so we may stay a step ahead of the game.
1c. Never stop listening and learning.
1d. Use your experience to create opportunities for success for your team.

2. James Hunter defines humility as being without pretense or arrogance. A servant-leader who displays humility will:

2a. Be quiet and considerate to others when leading them.
2b. Think of themselves less and not less of themselves.
2c. Be timid often in decision making, for it is never wise to rush into any decision.
2d. Let the flow take its own course when leading a group.

3. John Galiardi of St. John’s University coaches in a different manner than most in our profession. What do you think his famous list of  ‘No’s’ is designed to do:

3a. Prevent injuries.
3b. Promote respect and responsibility in the players through the development of autonomous action in the players.
3c. Make practice easier for the players.
3d. Encourage players to want to play for St. John's.

4. Coach Dungy speaks about serving and leadership in the article “Leadership Lessons learned”. From this perspective, what is the primary role of the coach?  

4a. Help everyone do their job as well as they can.
4b. Earn people's trust and respect.
4c. Show the player's that you are there to help them.
4d. Give all you have to everyone that you lead.
4e. All of the above.

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