N Zone Jr. Coach's Quiz

What is "Hands Up 1,2,3" and how often do we talk to the children about it?

• A stretching technique used to help children warm up at the beginning of day; We discuss it during each pep rally.

• A technique used to teach children to be attentive when the coach is speaking; We use this approach only on the first day of class.

• A stretching technique used to help the children warm up at the beginning of each day; We discuss it every day of all 8 weeks.

• A technique used to teach kids to pay attention to the coach; We discuss at the beginning of the first session only and use it throughout the entire 8 week program to re-gain children's attention.

How long should the Pep Rally phase be prior to stretching and the sports session?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• None of the above

True of False. The combined time for the entire intro period, including pep rally and stretching, is 15 minutes.

• True

• False

Which of the following are weekly core values of the N Zone Jr. program?

• Self Confidence

• Focus

• Passion

• Respect

• Excitement

• Self Control

• Drive

• Sportsmanship

• Enthusiasm

• Effort

What are the 3 most important characteristics of an N Zone Jr. Coach

• Athletic, Attitude, Accuracy

• Confidence, Maturity, Awareness

• Punctual, Energetic, Responsive

• Well dressed, boisterous and generous

True or False The name of the card given to each participant at the end of a session to take home to their parents is called the Session Summary card.

• True

• False

In the event of an incident during a session that involves one of the children that is injured, which of the following would be acceptable means of dealing with the situation? Check all that apply.

• Shout for a school administrator then promptly resume program

• If the child doesn't appear to be injured too badly, resume the session once you feel they are Ok. No documentation of the incident will be necessary.

• Stop the program and immediately assess the situation. If there has been an injury halt the session and bring the child, along with the rest of the class, to the care of an administrator.

• Tell the class to wait quietly while you take the child to an administrator.

• Complete an incident form and report it to the center manager or an administrator prior to leaving the premise.

• Make an example of the child and tell him/her that their poor behavior caused the incident.

True or FalseIn rare situations it is Ok to leave your kids unattended to resolve an issue or to answer a telephone call.

• True

• False

What would be a logical progression of instructions for throwing a ball would be taught to a 4 year old during Session #1 of a T-ball program?

• Catch and release the ball , Proper throwing form , Which hand are you?

• Which hand are you? , Advanced form , Catch and release the ball

• Advanced form , Which hand are you? , Catch and release the ball

• Which hand are you , Proper throwing form , Aiming at a target when throwing

The single most important thing that should be in the front of an N Zone Jr. coach's mind during a session should always be

What is the last thing an N Zone Jr. coach should do prior to leaving a school's premise?

• Clean any trash

• Wave to children Wave to children

• Call your supervisor

• Stop by to say goodbye to the Center Manager/Administrator

Kids should be __________ when they first see their coach prior to their session starting.

True or False.The N Zone Jr. Curriculum should be delivered by a coach in an age-specific manner? 

• True

• False

All relevant paperwork, including Today's Takeaway cards, should be completed

• Immediately after the session is completed

• During a water break during the session

• Prior to entering the center/school

• In the center manager's office