Game Preparation and Management

 

1. What is your philosophy on scouting?

 

2. Do you scout in person, send an assistant, or strictly use film?  

 

3. How will you present scouting information to your team?

 

4. Will you use a scout team during practice?  

 

5. How much emphasis do you put on watching film as a team?  As individuals?

 

6. Ideally, how many players will you carry on your team?

 

7. Do you prefer to play a certain number of players during a competitive game?

 

8. What is your philosophy on substituting?  What factors could alter this strategy?

 

9. What is your philosophy on managing players with foul trouble?  What factors could alter this strategy?

 

10. What is your team organization for 30 second timeouts?  Full timeouts?

 

11.  Do you value a pre-game routine?  If so, what is it and what is the purpose of each phase?

 

12.  What is your coaching attire?  Does it vary?  Do you want uniformity within your staff on coaching attire?

 

13. What is your philosophy on game day dress for players?

 

14. What are your expectations for players on the bench?

 

15. What is your plan for getting players to invest in their role?  How will you deal with players who struggle playing their role?

 

16. What are your expectations for players interacting with officials during a game?  

 

17. What are your expectations for players interacting with opposing players during a game?

 

18. What is your plan for halftime organization?

 

19. What is your philosophy on using timeouts?

 

20. What is your plan for end of quarters?

 

21. What is your plan for end of game situations when trailing?

 

22. What is your plan for end of game situations when ahead?

 

23. If you use a delay game, what factors determine when you incorporate this strategy?

 

24. Do you have a signal or call for fouling when needed?

 

25. How will you teach players to foul when necessary?

 

26. What tactics will you use to stop a “run” by the opposing team?

 

27. What strategies will you use when having trouble stopping the opponent?

 

28. What strategies will you use when your team is struggling to score?

 

29. What is your post game plan for addressing the team after a win?

 

30. What is your post game plan for addressing the team after a loss?

 

For each of these questions, if you were asked “Why do you do it that way?” do you have an answer?