These are the ways that a coach's expectations can affect an athlete's behavior with the exception of:
A) coaches discussing with each other who they think will excel in season and in which positions
B) frequency and type of performance feedback given to the athlete
C) frequency and quality of interactions between coach and athlete
D) quantity and quality of instruction

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Options B, C, and D directly influence an athlete's behavior by affecting their motivation, learning, and performance. However, A, which involves coaches discussing their expectations among themselves without directly interacting with the athlete, does not directly affect the athlete's behavior unless those expectations are communicated to the athlete.

These Are the Ways That a Coach's Expectations Can Affect