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May 06 2026

How to Interview (and Answer) to Make the Right Hire

SPECIAL GUEST POST FROM DAN CHRISTENSEN 

When coaches prepare for interviews, they often focus on:

  • Recruiting plans
  • Practice structure
  • Systems and schemes
  • Scheduling philosophy

All important.

But based on our recent research at Bechler Leadership, they’re not the primary focus.

We asked Athletic Directors a simple question:

“What’s a favorite interview question you ask when hiring a coach?”

The answers told a very different story.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Business, Job Search · Tagged: Admissions, Athletic Search, Bechler Enterprises, bechler leadership, College Interview, College Recruiting, consulting, Dan Christensen, Enrollment, Executive REcruiting, Jamy Bechler, Job Search, recruiting, Roster Management

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