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Coach Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Coach interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

Coach was written by on November 11th, 2019. Learn more here.

Question 1 of 30

What does your bench look like during games?

Every coach has a different style for how they want their bench to be- some coaches require that everyone is standing during games, others have all their players sit down, as a coach just know your style and be ready to back up your reasoning to the interviewer.



There is no right or wrong way to answer this question, it is about preference.



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30 Coach Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. What does your bench look like during games?

  • 2. How do you know as a coach if you are doing an effective job, what are your measures?

  • 3. If we asked one of your players to describe you and your qualities as a coach what sort of things would they say about you?

  • 4. Your previous coaching record does not show many successes. Why do you think we should appoint you?

  • 5. Our team finished top four last year, what would be your approach to improving the teams ranking this year?

  • 6. Is there any further specific training you see yourself requiring to meet the needs of this position?

  • 7. Have you experienced coaching a team who have struggled to perform? How have you resolved the problem?

  • 8. How do you know when you have delivered a coaching session that is of high quality?

  • 9. Why do you want to coach here?

  • 10. If a player openly badmouths your coaching decisions, how will you handle the situation?

  • 11. How will you handle an irate parent questioning a player's playing time?

  • 12. How will you generate community interest for the program?

  • 13. What is your off-season conditioning program like?

  • 14. How do you build trust with your athletes?

  • 15. How do you handle criticism from fans?

  • 16. How long have you been coaching for?

  • 17. How do you communicate your expectations to parents/guardians?

  • 18. As a coach, how would you develop trust with teachers?

  • 19. How do you manage playing time?

  • 20. What is one of the most important qualities to have as a coach?

  • 21. What does a typical day at practice look like for you?

  • 22. What is the most difficult part of being a coach?

  • 23. What is the most rewarding part of being a coach?

  • 24. Why did you choose to become a coach?

  • 25. In fifteen years, what team do you see yourself coaching?

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

  • 27. As a coach, what values do you have for your team?

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

  • 29. Do you have any other experience coaching, besides this sport?

  • 30. What was your most successful team you have been a part of? Why was it successful?