Assistant Coach Interview Questions- finding the good ones is getting tougher

There aren't many out there, but I was fortunate to interview an outstanding assistant coach candidate this morning!

Here are the interview questions we use. 

1- Why do you want to be a football coach at Mercer County HS?

 2- What coaches have been the biggest influence on you? Why? What did you take from that coach? 

3- If you are somewhere in town, and people begin to bad mouth the football staff and program, what is the loyal way to respond?

 4- Will your schedule allow you to be at all practices and workouts? ( Provide overall schedule and expectations) 

5- We want to practice fast. We also want to maximize efficiency in practice… very little standing around and watching, everyone involved, working and getting reps. Can you make your coaching style fit that philosophy? Can you coach on the run, make corrections as needed after practice, etc? 

6- We do a bunch of dirty and extra work. Washing uniforms, sweeping the locker-room, getting equipment put away…. Is that beneath you as a coach, or are you willing to help with the part of the job that is menial and outside of the spotlight?

 7- We do not cuss on the field (this is a work in progress). Can you handle that or do you think that cussing is necessary to get a player’s attention at times? If so, this will not be a good fit for you or us. 

8- We want our players to be corrected, pushed, and to become the best they can be. In doing so, we want this done in the most positive way possible. Can you be demanding AND positive as a coach? 

9- Five years from now, where do you see yourself as a football coach? 

10- Are you a big picture guy, detail guy, or combination of both? Explain.

If you have better questions, email me at coachdavidbuchanan@gmail.com. Today was a really busy day. The most important thing I did was the interview. There is no substitute for surrounding your kids with great men as their coaches and mentors. At the end of the day, that is really what we are all about. 

Merry Christmas!  🎄⛄