How to Interview for a Head Football Position

23 Frequently Asked Interview Questions



1. Why do you want to coach here?

2. What is your football philosophy?

3. Can you explain in detail what your typical Tuesday practice will be like?

4. How do you handle criticism from fans?

5. What are your plans for hiring assistants? Will you retain any current assistants?

6. Can you call NCAA Division One coach and get a “Look” for a player?

7. How will you handle the winning tradition here?

8. How can you change the football status from that of a losing program to a winning program?

9. How will you gain the players trust? Parental trust?

10. What experiences do you have with inner city athletes?

11. What steps will you take to improve the overall grades over your athletes?

12. What makes you stand out among all the applicants?

13. What are your thoughts of replacing a popular coach?

14. What are the two most prominent mistakes you have made during your coaching career?

15. What roles will the athletic director and principal play in your football program?

16. How will you increase participation in the program?

17. What steps will you take when a teacher in forms you of a player’s attitude while in class?

18. What is your off-season conditioning program like?

19. What is your opinion of youth football?

20. How will you generate community interest in the program?

21. How will you handle an irate parent questioning a player’s playing time?

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

23. How do you define success for the freshman, Junior, and Varsity programs?