Interview 3 Saint Louis School, Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Interview Result: did not get the position.
Feedback: none, and did not solicit.
Coach Interview Questions (With Example Answers)
For athletic teams to be great, they need great coaches to steer the ship. Coaches can make or break a team’s success, and interviews for coaching positions are crucial moments for deciding if someone will handle the responsibilities of leading a team.
If you are looking to land a coaching gig, you can use your interview strategically to give those interviewing you a glimpse into who you are and what you are bringing to the table. Interviews can be both nerve-wracking or exciting, but with some good prep work, you can learn to nail an interview and present your best self.
To give yourself an edge in the interview process, make sure you take the time to really think about the skills you hold as a coach and develop specific examples of how these skills have shown up for you.
A great way to prepare yourself for the interview is to research some common questions they may ask you. Go into the interview with key facts and stories at your side related to your achievements both in and out of coaching and athletics, your professional strengths, and some ideas of how you might apply these to the interviewer’s questions.
Below are examples of some of the most common questions that come up during coaching interviews. We detail why interviewers ask these questions and examples of how you might answer these questions.
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High School Soccer Coach Interview Log and Notes
Interview Result: did not get the position.
Feedback: none, and did not solicit.