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Attention Coaches...

"Can You Pass This
Coaching IQ Test?"

Take this five question coaching quiz and we'll immediately send you the results!

  

1.  In practice, drills are most effective when:

They run for exactly 10 minutes, and feedback is delivered immediately after the drill is completed
They are closely aligned with competitive play, and teach both technical and tactical skills
They are fun, physically challenging, and the coach uses direct instruction to teach them

2. At what age is it is safe for youth athletes to begin strength training?

16 years old
13 years old
6 years old

3. When an athlete makes a major technical error during practice, the best way to provide feedback is:

Stop practice and correct the error so the entire team can watch and learn
Provide encouragement and say "nice job".  Then correct it later when you have an opportunity
Substitute the player off, pull him or her aside and make the correction privately 

4. How much fluid should an athlete drink during a practice or competition?

1 bottle of sports drink or water
5 to 10 ounces every 20 minutes
12 to 15 ounces every 60 minutes
As much as they need to prevent thirst

5. According to 2004 study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, what percentage of U.S. 8th-graders have used steroids?

1.9%
0.5%
6.0%
0.1%

And that's it. Now just one last step to get your results....

Just enter your name and primary email address and click on the "Send Me My Quiz Results" button.  We'll immediately send you a special report that breaks down each question and explains the correct answers. You'll also get valuable tips on managing your practice time, giving feedback to your athletes, preventing dehydration... and much more.
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