When preparing coaches and athletes to interact with media, the recommended first step of the sport public relations professional is to brainstorm with the interviewees about what questions might be asked by reporters.

This is true.

Explanation:

By brainstorming with with the interviewees about what questions might be asked by reporters the sport public relations professional can prevent most of untimely and sometimes unsuited answers. He or she may also reduce the stress that the coaches and athletes feel when facing the press as well as make them accustomed to being questioned by the press services.