Coach Mock Interview
Master 30 Coach interview questions covering leadership philosophy, athlete development, and program building.
Question 9 of 30
What is the most rewarding part of being a coach?
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The interviewer wants to know what keeps you going, what part of coaching keeps you coming back season after season. You don't need a huge elaborate answer for this question, you just have to find what drives you.
It could be the thrill of the game when you have one minute left and your team is down by one or the look on your player's face when they get a touch down. Most of you already know what keeps you going; take time to thing about it prior to your interview, because the interviewer will want to know what will keep you going with their team.
"I love the look on the teams' faces each time they score a well deserved point. It's seeing them working hard together and earning each point they get. They realize their true potential when they work as a team and everyone is doing their part."
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Watching my players develop and master their skills. When we as a team accomplish our full potential.
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These are rewarding factors, indeed. If you have a story-based example of a specific player whom you helped to develop, that would be a nice personal touch.
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The most rewarding part of being a coach is seeing players meet or exceed their goals.
Rachelle's Feedback
Good start! This question could be an excellent opportunity to tell a story about a time when you felt this rewarding aspect of coaching young athletes. You could also give a qualifying statement in the end re: how you will bring this reward to this new team. I've provided an example below.
"The most rewarding part of being a coach is seeing my players meet or exceed their goals. For instance, (tell a story using the STAR framework of Situation, Task, Action, Result). I look forward to joining this team and helping these young athletes realize their goals."
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