Coaching Principles Test 2 Practice

The idea being tested is that giving athletes and coaching assistants more power and control over decisions boosts their sense of contribution to the team. When people are empowered, they experience autonomy, a sense of competence in their role, and belonging within the team. This combination makes their actions feel meaningful and impactful, increasing their motivation and the perception that they contribute to team outcomes. In coaching practice, delegating responsibility, inviting input, and trusting others to carry parts of the plan reinforces that their efforts matter, which strengthens engagement and ownership. This is why the statement aligns with how empowerment operates in teams: it tends to raise the sense of contribution rather than leave motivation unchanged, and it supports cohesion rather than undermining it.