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Questions for A position Coach Mar 11, 2004 9:29:08 GMT

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Post by QBOCCOACH on Mar 11, 2004 9:29:08 GMT

I know that this has been talked about on the board somewhere, but could use some imput. What are some questions that are asked when interviewing an assistant coach? Position coach not a coordinator. The AD is the HC. I've been through the process before, but not in the high school setting.

Also, what are some questions that I should be asking them? I have a solid list of things I want to know, but want to make sure I'm not overlooking important details.

Thanks for your help guys.

coachlou
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Questions for A position Coach Mar 19, 2004 10:38:23 GMT

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Post by coachlou on Mar 19, 2004 10:38:23 GMT

i have just interviewed existing coaches at a school that i took over. i spent an hour with each and did not ask one question about x's and o's. i think every coach has ideas - and so does every guy who sits on a couch and watches games. my questions all centered around how a staff should work together, organizational stuff, role of an assistant throughout the season (games, off-season), motivating athletes, etc.

i think a football staff must be able to trust each other and defend each other. it is my first priority to find out if i can trust and count on the assistant. i can teach him football.

lou

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Questions for A position Coach Mar 21, 2004 7:26:19 GMT

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Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 21, 2004 7:26:19 GMT

Make sure you give your coaches your philosophy for developing your football program and then ask then if they see themselves fitting into your philosophy. Visit with them about loyalty and your approaches to your expectations in that area. If an assistant doesn't see himself fiiting into your thoughts and believes you might look else where for a coach. coach Campbell

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Questions for A position Coach Mar 23, 2004 8:40:33 GMT

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Post by the job on Mar 23, 2004 8:40:33 GMT

I have a great question you can ask.

"Imagine you just bought an ice cream cone at the DQ. You turn around and you see a little boy, who is obviously dirty and from a poor home, standing there smiling at you and looking at your ice cream cone. What do you do?"

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Questions for A position Coach Mar 29, 2004 19:19:04 GMT

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Post by Lou Cella on Mar 29, 2004 19:19:04 GMT

My number one question is ALWAYS-- What is the number one characteristic an assistant coach should have to the head coach.

Answer: Loyalty.

If I am interviewing someone and I get an answer different from that-- I DON'T HIRE HIM! That simple.

Lou Cella
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QBOCCOACH Member Posts: 21	Questions for A position Coach Mar 30, 2004 9:48:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by QBOCCOACH on Mar 30, 2004 9:48:13 GMT Thanks for your help guys. I have put together a lot of questions, ideas, and notes from this board and my previous interviews. As said by many before, must be prepared for anything. Appreciate the help.

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Questions for A position Coach May 27, 2004 10:07:37 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on May 27, 2004 10:07:37 GMT

Great answers all !!! Liked the loyalty answer best of all, as I was stabbed in the back once by a so called "loyal" assistant. After 40 plus years of coaching High School and Professional Minor League Football, as both an assistant and Head Coach ( I was a QB Coach and Off. Coord. as an assistant coach on the High School Level before becoming a Head Coach) I feel as though we always had an obligation to help mold young men into good men, one and all. Loved that question about the ice cream cone! I think we all know the answer, or at least what it should be. As a new HC, be sold on your own philosophies but also be willing to listen to experienced Assistants! It is the NCO's that run the military, not the Generals. As "the man" you must have a take charge attitude, but you must also not take yourself to seriously, or to the point that you miss lots of sage advice from those with more experience. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is your program going to be. Learn to be flexable, go with the flow when necessary. Know when to put your foot up an athletes butt, but also know when to administer a kind word of encouragement. As a QB, I was coached that winning was my number one responsibility to the team. As a HC, I believe the primary goal of us all should be to learn to become better personnel managers, to find out the best way to motivate each athlete under your care, to be all he can be for the good of the team. Good luck to you in all that you undertake, and God Bless.

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Coach Campbell Forum Owners Welcome to JCFB.com website and Forum Posts: 7,876	Questions for A position Coach May 27, 2004 10:39:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Coach Campbell on May 27, 2004 10:39:14 GMT JC excellent post - Coach CAmpbell

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Questions for A position Coach May 30, 2004 11:57:31 GMT

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Post by Hawksfan on May 30, 2004 11:57:31 GMT

Heres what a 22 year old was asked when interviewing for the varsity OL\DL job at a AAA school:

1) Which is more important, loyalty or experience?
This one was covered, but dont get confused on what loyalty means. Its about sorting out how you think you should put together this weeks game plan, getting past disagreements, and when practice rolls around, having the head coach trust that you are going to be teaching what was decided over the weekend, not your own thing because you think the head coach is wrong.

2) what do you bring to this team\what is your most valuable assest for this team?

3) Why do you want this job, what makes this one better than your last one?

4) What are you best at teaching, technique wise, and what do you need to continue to refine?

5) what are your personal goals as a coach?

6) If i say jump, what do you say?

He made a point that he wasnt going to ask me X's and O's, he was looking for a loyal coach who would be a positive influence on the kids and knows how to communicate with them. I got a recommendation from the previous head coach i worked for, which is someone the new coach has a great deal of respect and trust in, so i wasnt asked a whole lot about 'how' i would coach different techniques, but that may come up. Anyhow, i hope this helps. Great forum, Coach Campbell

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Questions for A position Coach

Post by QBOCCOACH on Mar 11, 2004 9:29:08 GMT

Post by coachlou on Mar 19, 2004 10:38:23 GMT

Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 21, 2004 7:26:19 GMT

Post by the job on Mar 23, 2004 8:40:33 GMT

Post by Lou Cella on Mar 29, 2004 19:19:04 GMT

Post by QBOCCOACH on Mar 30, 2004 9:48:13 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on May 27, 2004 10:07:37 GMT

Post by Coach Campbell on May 27, 2004 10:39:14 GMT

Post by Hawksfan on May 30, 2004 11:57:31 GMT

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