A) Excellent communication skills B) Being a former Olympic swimmer C) Strict discipline D) Having a loud voice
A) Swimmer's skill level and goals B) Coach's personal preferences C) Popular workout trends D) Available pool space
A) In front of the entire team B) General and harsh C) Specific, constructive, and timely D) Only when they perform poorly
A) Ignore it and focus on the workout B) Stop the swimmer and assess the situation C) Blame it on poor technique D) Tell them to push through it
A) Ignoring technique and focusing on speed B) Identifying and correcting inefficiencies C) Comparing swimmers to each other D) Blindly following textbook technique
A) Reduce fatigue and maximize performance B) Learn new techniques C) Increase training volume D) Lose weight
A) Promote individual competition above all else B) Allow gossip and negativity C) Encourage teamwork and support D) Show favoritism to certain swimmers
A) Creates unnecessary pressure B) Is a waste of time C) Provides motivation and direction D) Is only important for elite swimmers
A) Reduce training volume and focus on fun activities B) Increase training intensity C) Ignore the symptoms D) Pressure the swimmer to work harder
A) Only beneficial for elite coaches B) To impress parents C) Stay updated on the latest techniques and training methods D) It is not important once certified.
A) Publicly scold the involved swimmers B) Ignore the conflicts and hope they resolve on their own C) Take sides based on seniority D) Address the issues privately and mediate a solution
A) Constantly pointing out flaws and mistakes B) Setting unrealistic expectations C) Comparing them unfavorably to other swimmers D) Providing positive reinforcement and celebrating small victories
A) When swimmers are injured, ill, or not responding to the current plan B) Never, stick to the plan no matter what C) At the request of parents, regardless of the swimmer's needs D) Only when the coach feels bored
A) Only relevant for professional swimmers B) Unimportant as long as the swimmer is training hard C) Fueling the body, aiding recovery, and optimizing energy levels D) Solely focused on weight loss
A) Active listening and clear instructions B) Avoiding eye contact C) Using jargon without explanation D) Talking more than listening
A) Not necessary if there's a lifeguard on duty B) Only important for the team doctor C) A waste of time and resources D) Ensuring swimmer safety in case of emergencies
A) Force them to repeat the task until they succeed B) Ignore the mental block and focus on other areas C) Address the underlying fear or anxiety and build confidence D) Tell them to just get over it
A) Not varying the sets enough to stimulate different energy systems B) Always using the same type of drill. C) Making all the sets too short D) Making all the sets too easy.
A) Drill Work B) Technique C) Recovery and Rest D) Cardio
A) Make the entire team run extra laps. B) Publicly humiliate the swimmer C) Ignore it, as it's not a coach's responsibility. D) Address the issue privately and establish clear expectations
A) Just practice the turn as fast as possible B) Add weights to the swimmer C) Focus on streamlined body position and efficient push-off D) Ignore the turn and focus on the swimming
A) Overwhelm the swimmer with information B) Assume they already know the basics C) Break it down into smaller steps and provide clear demonstrations D) Expect immediate mastery
A) To make the coach feel superior B) It is not important, everyone learns the same way. C) To tailor their teaching methods to individual needs D) So they can label swimmers
A) Winning a gold medal B) Focusing on maintaining a high elbow catch C) Swimming a personal best time D) Making the Olympic team
A) Having no structured activities B) Using relays and games that reinforce skills C) Making practice optional D) Allowing excessive talking and goofing off
A) Creates unnecessary pressure for swimmers B) Distracts from actually swimming C) Is only useful for advanced swimmers D) Provides visual feedback to improve technique
A) Intervene immediately and address the situation according to team rules B) Ignore it and hope it stops on its own C) Encourage the swimmer to fight back D) Blame the swimmer for being bullied
A) To build team morale and a sense of accomplishment B) Only individual achievements should be recognized C) Creates too much pressure to keep winning D) Celebration breeds complacency.
A) Ignoring all emotional displays B) Telling swimmers to toughen up and not be sensitive. C) Diagnosing mental health issues themselves. D) By creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings.
A) Publicly criticizing swimmers after a bad race B) Only focusing on the top performers C) Providing encouragement, tactical advice, and pre-race preparation D) Placing bets on swimmers |