By now you're probably figuring it isn't easy being a good coach, and you're right! The survey you just completed should help you judge where you stand at this point. You should have a good idea which of the six coaching responsibilities you're ready to handle and which you need to work on. Right now you might be wondering why it's important for a coach to be able to meet all six responsibilities. Think about this further by answering the questions below.

Click on all the answers you think are correct. 1. Why should a coach ensure a safe physical environment? a. My league or I might be sued if an accident happens. b. Actually it's the maintenance crew's jobs to provide a safe environment. c. My players might be injured if I don't ensure a safe environment. d. Parents are entrusting the well-being of their children to me. 2. Which of the following statements are good reasons to communicate in a positive way? a. I need to let players know I am in charge so they don't question what I say. b. I need to communicate with officials in a way that might help us get a few calls later in the game. c. I need to let parents know I have their kids' best interests at heart so that they will support the program and understand my approach to coaching. d. I need to encourage my players and give them positive feedback that will help them correct errors so that they can improve their skills and not get discouraged. 3. What are good reasons to teach the tactics and skills of volleyball? a. If my players don't know the basic tactics and skills of volleyball, they aren't going to be successful in games. b. If I teach advanced tactics and skills to my players, I'll be recognized as a great coach. c. If my players don't know the basic tactics and skills of volleyball, they aren't going to have much fun. d. Once my players know the basic tactics and skills, my biggest coaching responsibility will be accomplished and I can essentially sit back and let the kids take over from there. 4. Which of the following are valid statements about directing your players effectively in competition? a. This is what coaching is all about: the sideline demeanor and presence. This is where my expertise as a coach really gets to shine. b. "Directing players in competition" means, in part, putting them in a place to perform their best, preparing them for the game, and keeping the game plan simple and fitted to my team's strengths. c. Part of my game-day coaching duties is to keep things in perspective both during and after the game. d. Part of the fun of coaching is making adjustments during games. If I see an opponent who displays a weakness, I'll attack it, even if in doing so we veer from our game plan. 5. Check the following boxes by the statements that you agree are good reasons to help your players become fit and value fitness for a lifetime. a. If my players are fit, they'll be able to perform better. b. If my players are fit, I'll be able to run them harder in practice. c. If my players are fit, they'll be able to enjoy practices and games more. d. If my players enjoy the training and their new levels of fitness, they might be motivated to maintain that fitness by being more active after the season. Increased activity would help them combat the weight problems and general low levels of fitness that many youngsters experience.           Click on Submit to check your answers and receive feedback.