What does your bench look like during games?
For example: "I let my players choose whether or not they are going to sit or stand when they are off the court. My only major rule related to bench time is to make sure you are focused and cheering for your teammates."
"I let my players choose whether or not they are going to sit or stand when they are off the court. My only major rule related to bench time is to make sure you are focused and cheering for your teammates."
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.
"I want my players to be ready to get in the game, so I have all my players stand up so their bodies are awake. This also helps for when my middles are subbing in and out for the librero; in the past I had players that would forget when they were switching in and would stay on the bench, once I had them stand up they were more focused in the game."
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Anonymous Answer
I prefer that my players are engaged, focused and supportive of the players in the game and stand and encourage players during substitution and timeouts.
Rachelle's Feedback
Nice response! You paint a really clear picture with this answer. How do you encourage this behavior in your players?
Anonymous Answer
Our bench is full of energy. Players are watching their teammates and cheering them on. They stand up during every substitution to give a high-five to the players leaving the floor. Players are engaged during every time-out and during adjustments, so when they are on the floor, they know what to do.
Rachelle's Feedback
Terrific! I can picture the bench and all of its activity which means your answer is engaging and memorable. Well done!
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