Coach Interview

- Coaching Interview -

Applicant Name___________________________________________________

Grade/Sport______________________________________________________

Date of Interview ______________________

1.) Why do you want to coach this team? _________________________________________________________________________

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2.) What qualities make a good coach? _________________________________________________________________________

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3.) What is your coaching philosophy at this level? _________________________________________________________________________

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4.) Describe your communication skills – with children and parents. _________________________________________________________________________

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5.) How would you organize a typical practice; how would prepare for a game? _________________________________________________________________________

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6.) How would you handle a “difficult” parent? _________________________________________________________________________

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7.) What do you dislike (or anticipate) most about coaching a team like this?

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8.) At the end of the season what three things would you want to accomplish? _________________________________________________________________________

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9.) Any other things I should be aware of? _________________________________________________________________________

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Thanks for your time.

04/02