Questions to Ask College Coaches on the Phone

Coaching interview questions with sample answers

• Why did you want to become a coach?
• Can you describe what a typical practice looks like for your teams?
• What are your core values as a coach?
• How do you view the relationship between academics and athletics?
• How will you develop community support for the team?

How to Prepare for the Interview

1. Practice by having someone read you sample interview questions.
2. Be honest and truthful in your interview.
3. Use a tape recorder and listen to your answers.
4. Answer in front of a mirror.
5. If your interview will be by phone/skype, then practice it over the phone/skype.

Common Basketball Questions

• How tall is the rim?
• How has the NBA game changed overtime?
• What is the role of a general manager?
• What is the role of an owner?
• Will the NBA ever make a 4 point line or will they expand the 3 point line?
• How prevalent is analytics in basketball?
• What are the dimensions of a basketball court?

20 Questions Every Coach Must Ask

• In addition to winning a championship, does you team have other goals?
• Does each assistant and player on your team know their exact role?
• Does each assistant and player know your opinion of their strengths and weaknesses?
• Do your players know what a good shot is?

• Are you recruiting my position?
• Do you have a timeline for recruiting my position?
• What are you looking for in a player for my position?
• Where do I fit on your list of recruits?
• What are my opportunities for playing time?

EVERYONE MUST WORK TOGETHER! BASKETBALL COACHING PHILOSOPHY. COACHING PHILOSOPHY: To create an atmosphere of pride and to teach each player the importance of a positive attitude, confidence, character, knowledge, goal setting, and how these factors apply to life, the classroom, and to athletics.

Clarity, Awareness & Exploration A powerful question is one that gives the client greater clarity, awareness, exploration. It gets them outside the box of what they’re thinking and helps them shift to perspective.

If you are about to interview for a basketball coaching vacancy, you will most likely be asked questions about your coaching philosophy and the way you handle players. Planning for some questions helps you avoid answering incorrectly.

Keep your response brief by focusing on two or three values, explaining their importance to you and providing examples of how you implement them. Example: “Two of my core values are commitment and teamwork. I expect athletes to show up to practices and games prepared and on time.

A common solution to dealing with an angry parent is to have a private conversation with the parent and player- this will keep everyone on the same page. It is the preference of the coach whether or not they want to have the conversation with the parent right away or set up a meeting.

Showing that you care about the player is a perfect way to build a foundation of trust. To bring your answer to life even further, I recommend incorporating more ‘I’ language vs ‘You’ language. Also, you have an excellent opportunity to tell a story. How have you built trust with your team in the past?