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Question 14 of 35 for our Athletic Director Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 35

What role do you believe athletics play in a student's development?

The interviewer wants to know how you feel athletics help a student. There are numerous benefits, so share your opinion and support with an example.

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  • 14. What role do you believe athletics play in a student's development?

      What You Need to Know

      The interviewer wants to know how you feel athletics help a student. There are numerous benefits, so share your opinion and support with an example.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level Example

      "I think that participation in sports can play an important part in a child's development. Sports can instill confidence, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "I strongly believe that participating on an athletic team improves health and teaches kids about cooperation and teamwork. There are numerous benefits that every person should experience as they grow up."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced Example

      "I had a student on a soccer team I was coaching who was having trouble in school. He loved soccer but couldn't play if he didn't pass his classes. I took time to get to know him and found he was smart but very discouraged. I noticed that the longer he was on my team, the more confident he felt. He was able to keep his grades up and got a scholarship to go to college."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "It is absolutely an extension of the classroom. Skills learned through sports are the exact skills business and employers are looking for in today's world: commitment, willingness to collaborate, leadership, sacrifice for a team goal, ability to influence and motivate others. These things aren't always available in the classroom, but sports are an avenue to open some student-athletes up to new experiences and showcase those intangible skills."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Your perspective of athletics being an extension of the classroom is a very wise one. Athletics do so much for a young person, and you bring up some fantastic points in this response.
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