Coaching careers are built on two things: doing good work where you are, and presenting that work clearly when opportunities come up. This hub organizes your job search resources, staff-role guidance, and interview preparation materials.
Start here: the fastest path
If you only click one thing first, start here:
- Volleyball coaching job listings: https://coachingvb.com/volleyball-coaching-job-listings/
- The characteristics of a good assistant coach: https://coachingvb.com/the-characteristics-of-a-good-assistant-coach/
- What are good questions to ask in a coaching job interview?: https://coachingvb.com/what-are-good-questions-to-ask-in-a-coaching-job-interview/
Step 1 — Find the right openings (and apply efficiently)
The best approach is to match your applications to roles where your experience and strengths fit the program’s real needs.
Start here:
- Volleyball coaching job listings: https://coachingvb.com/volleyball-coaching-job-listings/
Step 2 — Understand staff roles (assistant vs head coach)
Strong assistants add value by improving training quality, helping athletes learn faster, and supporting the head coach’s priorities—not by trying to run their own program inside someone else’s.
Start here:
- The characteristics of a good assistant coach: https://coachingvb.com/the-characteristics-of-a-good-assistant-coach/
- Head vs Assistant Coach approach: https://coachingvb.com/head-vs-assistant-coach-approach/
Step 3 — Interview well: show how you think as a coach
Good interviews clarify:
- what you prioritize (and why)
- how you solve common team problems
- how you work with athletes and staff
- how you build training plans that transfer
Start here:
- What are good questions to ask in a coaching job interview?: https://coachingvb.com/what-are-good-questions-to-ask-in-a-coaching-job-interview/
Step 4 — Recruiting and pathway decisions (when applicable)
Some questions come up repeatedly for families and athletes. If you coach in those environments, it helps to have clear answers.
- Recruiting question: Skip high school and just play club?: https://coachingvb.com/recruiting-question-skip-high-school-and-just-play-club/
Wave 1 pages coming next (links will be added here)
As these are refreshed, they’ll become the primary “Start here” links above:
- Job Listings page refresh (how to use it + applying workflow)
- Assistant Coach guide refresh (responsibilities + behaviors + examples)
- Interview Questions guide refresh (questions + what to listen for + follow-ups)
FAQs
What should I include in a coaching portfolio?
A clear coaching philosophy, practice planning examples, how you develop players, and evidence of results or program improvement. Keep it coach-facing and specific.
How do I move from assistant to head coach?
Start taking ownership of systems: practice planning, player development plans, scouting prep, and culture-building tasks. Then document your impact so others can see it.
What’s the best way to prepare for interviews?
Write answers to common scenarios (tryouts, practice design, culture problems, substitutions/rotations) and be ready to explain your decision-making process.
Back to Start Here: https://coachingvb.com/start-here/
