By rephrasing the passage, it can be divided into:
A common belief or idea: "international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job"
consideration/reason for the common belief: the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise
conclusion on the common belief: the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator --> boldface 1
consideration/reason (1) against the common belief: no sportsperson is flawless in technique ...
consideration/reason (2) against the common belief: lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today --> boldface 2
Author's main conclusion: those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink

from the above understanding,
the first boldface is not the main conclusion (A) or a support for it (E). Besides, it is not used to oppose the main conclusion (D), but the other way around is. In other words, it is opposed by the main conclusion of the author (B,C).
the second bold face is not opposing the main conclusion (A) and is not the main conclusion (C), but is a consideration (not an evidence D ) that supports the main conclusion (B,E)

Only B represented both boldfaces correctly
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A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

Counter Premise:

-The role of a coach must be more of a people manager

Premises:

-Flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions
-Given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today.

Conclusion

-Those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. -This one is the only one that matches our previous analysis
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

(B) is our answer

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. —- conclusion intermediate- opposite to direction of argument —

A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today.
Fact that is in same direction as conclusion of argument ++++
Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.
Main conclusion ———————-

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; — WRONG the second opposes that conclusion. INCORRECT
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; - True the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. True CORRECT
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; TRUE the second is the main conclusion of the argument. FALSE - Incorrect
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; - first is not a consideration, yet we can consider this and analyze second part. the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - second is not evidence
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; NO the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - INCORRECT

So, IMO B

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A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.-out, as the second doesn't oppose.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.- out, as the argument doesn't seek to oppose the first one.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. -out, as the argument doesn't seek to oppose the first one and second is not the main conclusion.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. -out, as the first is not used to oppose and second is not evidence also.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. -correct, as the first one is supporting the main conclusion and the second is also used as consideration to support the main conclusion.

So, the correct answer choice is (E)

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

Explanation:
The main conclusion of the passage is " clearly ,those arguing for softer......rethink."
The first statement is the viewpoint of the author which is finally being not accepted by the argument.
The second statement speaks in favour of the main conclusion .


A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion..Incorrect.the first statement is not the main concluison but a view point of the author.Second is in complete favour of the conclusion as it hints out of necessity of being updates with the most skilled coaching to be competitive in the market.

B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument . Correctt.As expalined above first is the conclusion which being finally opposed by the argument as if the role of the coach is very much restricted to being a manager or facilitator then they would be outmode in this technically advanced market..The second is the consideration for the conclusion to arrive.There has to be rigorous and technically advanced coaching at the highest level to compete in the market.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.Incorrect.second is not the main conclusion.

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.Incorrect.First is the viewpoin of the author and not consideration to oppose the main conclusion.Second is not the evidence but the consideration on the basis of which the conclusion stands.

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E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.Incorrect.Though second is the consideration for the main conclusion but first is not supporting the main conclusion.

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Lets summarize:
Last sentence provides position of an author: popular view that a first of all a coach must be a people manager/facilitator should be reconsidered. And there is concrete reason for such reconsideration: letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; Moreover, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today.

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion. - as we saw, the main conclusion of the passage is that the view should be rethought, therefore out right away
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. this is inline with our own brief summary: we seek to oppose the view by stating the consideration such as technique outdoing a sportman
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. could be the answer, however, as stated, the second is not conclusion. Conclusion is that the view must be reconsidered
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. so this option switches the consideration and the conclusion vice-verca. We are opposing the first boldface statement, but not the statment opposes the conclusion
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
the main conclusion of the arguent calls to oppose the first boldface statement, therefore this option is out

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion. - it is clear from the passage that the first statement is opposed by the author.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - The second statement is a main conclusion, not a consideration presented to support the main conclusion
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. - Correct answer
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. -it is clear from the passage that the first statement is opposed by the author.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - it is clear from the passage that the first statement is opposed by the author.

The answer is C

IMO B; ; first conclusion ; the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator
lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today

The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
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A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion. Incorrect. The first is not the main conclusion of the passage
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. Correct. The first is a conclusion of the proponent of softer coaching and the argument seeks to oppose that. The second is a consideration (the keyword here in the second BF that makes it a consideration as opposed to an evidence is the word "may") in support of the main conclusion.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. Incorrect. The second is not the main conclusion.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. Incorrect. The first is not a consideration, but a conclusion.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. Incorrect. First is not used to support the main conclusion.

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Understanding of Argument:
Boldface one- States the conclusion. That Coach for highest level sports person should work as people manager and Facilitators. Because those sportsman have all skills and techniques as they are at highest level.

Boldface two- Is Premise that supports main conclusion.

Main Conclusion:"Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink."

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
- First is not main conclusion .So eliminate A
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
- Correct matches our understanding of Argument.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
- First part is correct but second is NOT main conclusion. So Eliminate B

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
- First is not a consideration so eliminate D

E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
- First is clearly not supporting the main conclusion of the argument . Infact it is opposite to it. So Eliminate E

ANS- Choice B is CORRECT