How important is winning compared to how your students are doing in the classroom?

How to Answer
Answer Example
Community Answers

As a coach you need to remember that you will be wearing multiple hats during the season- one of those hats is being an educator. The interviewer wants to know how you will handle difficult situations, like one of your starting players failing their science class- should they be starting in tomorrow's game or stay back to study with their teacher.

Juggling between sports and academics is never easy and it puts many coaches in difficult situations and the interviewer wants to know if you are prepared to make those calls. Be prepared to back up your answer no matter which ever way you feel.

"On my past teams I have have set expectations for on the court and off the court. My players have needed to maintain at least a C average to be on the team, if a player is in jeopardy of falling below a C or is struggling with a class I work with the student and the teacher to create a plan to help the student get back on track."

Anonymous Answer

"Classroom performance is always the number #1 priority for my players. I start each season with the goal of being on the honor roll for CIF All-Academic Team selections."

Rachelle's Feedback

Awesome approach! The interviewer should appreciate your strong efforts to ensuring these students have a great academic experience as well.

Show More Answers

Anonymous Answer

"I want my team to be competitive for games and also competitive in the classroom. The sport teaches them to win at life. So I check their grades every 3 weeks and question those who are failing classes. I ask them if they need to go to tutoring, and I also communicate with teachers to see if my players are behaving in class and doing everything possible to pass."

Rachelle's Feedback

Awesome! It seems that you are very involved in every aspect of your players' lives. Any interviewer should be happy to hear that you are so hands-on and dedicated to the players' educational success.

Anonymous Answer

"Winning takes a back seat when it comes to education. It is very important to stress the importance of education to the players. Education is most important when it comes to the program. Not every player is going to be a division one basketball player, but the majority of players will continue their education after high school. Making good grades and adhering to the five values I explained will set them up for success."

Rachelle's Feedback

You bring up an excellent point re: every player using their education after high school. I like your approach here, as it's well balanced and thoughtful.

How to Answer: How important is winning compared to how your students are doing in the classroom?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Coach job interview.

26. How important is winning compared to how your students are doing in the classroom?

How to Answer

Written by Cassandra Bates on November 11th, 2019

Answer Example

Written by Cassandra Bates on November 11th, 2019

Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

Anonymous Answer

"Classroom performance is always the number #1 priority for my players. I start each season with the goal of being on the honor roll for CIF All-Academic Team selections."

Rachelle's Feedback

Awesome approach! The interviewer should appreciate your strong efforts to ensuring these students have a great academic experience as well.

Show More Answers

Anonymous Answer

Rachelle's Feedback

Anonymous Answer

Rachelle's Feedback

You bring up an excellent point re: every player using their education after high school. I like your approach here, as it's well balanced and thoughtful.

Next Question