Athletic Director Mock Interview
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Question 32 of 35
What are some examples of good sportsmanship you try to promote among your coaches and teams?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"One of the core principles I have all of my coaches instill in our athletes is it isn't about winning or losing; it is about how you play the game. Another is to always take the high road, regardless of the sportsmanship of the opposing team. Whether we win or lose, always congratulate the other team. One of the things that I love, for example, is how the teams trade their jerseys in the world cup. Brilliant sportsmanship."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I tell my team to keep their chins up and always show good sportsmanship. Shake hands, acknowledge and compliment your opponent's performance, and never be petty. Don't argue, antagonize, intimidate, or bully. That's a losing strategy."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I tell our teams that attitude is everything. You can't put your all in and achieve something great without the right attitude. Also, you have to support the team, which means supporting each other through your failures and successes. It is the effort that counts. This includes trusting the judgment of your coach and your referee. Winning is a state of mind."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This is another opportunity to touch on your athletic philosophy and how teamwork and good sportsmanship play into it. Offer any real-life experiences you've had where you have corrected poor sportsmanship, whether it be your coaches or players, and encouraged a good-sportsmanship culture, and how that aided your athletes' performance.
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