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answer all questions as a current high school football coach wanting to become an AD

q1

 1. What position are you interested in and tell us about  yourself. What do you want us to know about you? Why do you feel you are  a worthy candidate for this position? 

q2

 What are some of the most important qualities needed to be successful in this position? 

q3

 

a. Philosophy of Leadership (what is a leader, what makes you an effective leader)

b. Management Style (describe your style: managing a staff, making tough decisions, etc.)

q4

 

a. Communication (what tools have you used that make you an effective communicator)

b. Technology (how have you used it, how efficient are you, what do you see coming)

q5

 How do you handle difficult conversations with coaches, athletes, or parents? 

q6

  What strategies do you use to promote sportsmanship among  athletes and fans?  How do you handle unsportsmanlike behavior toward  game officials? 

q7

 Describe how you plan to create an inclusive environment for athletes from different backgrounds. 

q8

 How do you approach developing and managing a budget as well as fundraising for the department (athletic)?  

q9

 9. How  would you handle a situation where a coach is not meeting the team’s  expectations or you have to discipline an athlete or coach for  misconduct? 

q10

  Explain how you would go about recruiting new coaches and staff members for the athletic department.