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Question 28 of 30 for our Coach Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 30

Thinking about a challenging team you've been apart of, what was difficult about the team and how did you improve it?

"I coached for a team that had personalities that conflicted a lot. One of my players was new to our school and had a much different view on motivating teammates than the others. My player and I came to an understanding about how they were motivated verses how our team motivates each other. My team learned to work together on understanding each others' differences and there were far less confrontations."

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  • 28. Thinking about a challenging team you've been apart of, what was difficult about the team and how did you improve it?

      How to Answer

      Challenges can come from many different directions and sizes, the interviewer wants to know that you will be able to handle challenges when they occur. With coaching many different challenges can pop up from playing time, injuries, attendance, player to player conflict, grades, and so many more. No matter the challenge you will have to be ready for action and to handle problems on the spot if needed.

      A team can be challenging for many different reasons and the interviewer would just like to hear about a problem that occurred and how you overcame it and continued to help the team. It is important to remember that challenging moments create learning experiences.

      Written by Cassandra Bates on November 11th, 2019

      Answer Example

      "I coached for a team that had personalities that conflicted a lot. One of my players was new to our school and had a much different view on motivating teammates than the others. My player and I came to an understanding about how they were motivated verses how our team motivates each other. My team learned to work together on understanding each others' differences and there were far less confrontations."

      Written by Cassandra Bates on November 11th, 2019

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I had one season were I had low numbers. Yet luckily, we had core players that were committed and showed up to every practice and game. I didn't lose hope and didn't get discouraged. I have a set of rules for girls that don't show up to practice and a way for them to make up the practice. Though we didn't win district, we did have a winning record, and the next year we were able to keep a lot of the players that improved and moved to the varsity level."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It sounds as though you have an impactful and positive approach for turning around challenging team-based situations! I recommend offering more details where you mention that you have a set of rules for those who do not show up to practice. Try giving the interviewer a more in-depth look into your process. If you can provide a story-based answer, it may be helpful to do so using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). This framework can help you to really bring your answer to life. Here is a guide to STAR: Master Behavioral-Based Interviews Using The Star Method
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