Pre-Project Coach Survey

Pre-Project Coach Survey

Thank you for participating in this QUICK Pre-Project Survey. The information we receive will always remain private and your contact information will never be shared. The data we collect will be used to improve the Sideline Project and while statistics may be published, they will always remain blind.

If you coach more than one team, you may fill out the form more than once!

1. Name(Required)
4. Is your team...
5. Level of the Team
While there are no set levels - so this question is up for interpretation - we want to get a feel for the level in which you coach. 1 = Recreation - 7 = U.S. Development Academy
6. One of the aims of the Sideline Project is to help parents understand the difference between Supportive, Distracting and Hostile communication.
Do you feel as though you know the difference between Supportive, Distracting and Hostile sideline communication? 1 - Yes 3 - I think so 5 - No
7. Is this your first year coaching?

If yes, go to Question 16.

8. How many years have you been coaching?
9. Based on your previous experiences coaching: has distracting (instructing players) communication from parents during games been something you were aware of?
1 - Yes, Often 3 - Sometimes 5 - No
10. Based on your previous experiences coaching: has Hostile Communication (yelling at players, referees, other parents) from parents during games been something you are aware of?
1 - Yes, Often 3 - Sometimes 5 - No
12. Generally speaking, is this year's team a similar group of players as you coached last year (generally same group of parents)?

Let's discuss your level of communication during a game based on these statements:

13. I feel as though I am in control of myself and my communication to my players during a game. If I do yell - it is always on purpose.
1 - Yes, Always 3 - Sometimes 5 - No
14. There have been times when I have yelled at my players during a game and upon reflection regretted my actions.
1 - Yes, Often 3 - Sometimes 5 - No
15. Do you think it's appropriate to yell at a referee when they make what you perceive to be a poor call?
1 - Yes 3 - Sometimes 5 - Never
16. One of the aims of the Sideline Project is to end repeated Hostile Communication from parents during games. Does your club have a policy in place for handling parents who are repeatedly hostile on the sidelines?
17. How would you describe your level of engagement and connection with the parents on your team ?
1 - Very 3 - Somewhat 5 - Not engaged
18. Is the Sideline Project something you are looking forward to facilitating this season?
1 - Yes 3 - Somewhat 5 - No
19. How much coach education (aside from the Sideline Project) have you received to help you deal with Distracting or Hostile Communication from your team parents?
1 - A lot 3 - Some 5 - None at all