Coach Mindset & Development Quiz

Answer these 10 questions to see how you prioritize mental skills, stress management, and youth development in your coaching.

Q1. As a coach of adolescent athletes, your main area of focus is?
Q2. With relevant considerations in youth populations, how often is MST (mental skills training) your chosen topic during your training sessions?
Q3. In your estimation, the most important consideration for the success of the individual players you coach is?
Q4. When your young athletes face a setback (e.g., loss or injury), their first reaction is usually to:
Q5. How often do you incorporate discussions of confidence and coping strategies into your pre-game or practice huddles?
Q6. In your opinion, the best indicator that a youth athlete is mentally ready to compete is:
Q7. When designing your practice plans, how much emphasis do you place on teaching stress-management techniques (e.g., breathing exercises, visualization)?
Q8. What do you believe helps a young athlete best manage game-day nerves?
Q9. When a player’s performance dips mid-season, you most often:
Q10. Which quality do you think is most essential for a young athlete to develop early on?