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Teach by Design: Modern Coach Leadership Assessment

A 40-question evaluation that measures how you lead, teach, communicate, and design learning environments. It reveals your coaching tendencies across five dimensions and highlights one clear growth edge you can improve immediately.

Built for practical application, the assessment gives coaches a focused snapshot of their habits and the small adjustments that elevate player development, team culture, and game performance. 

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Question 1 of 40

I let players know what the main focus of practice will be. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 2 of 40

During huddles, I keep my message focused instead of covering multiple topics. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 3 of 40

When players make repeated mistakes, my tone stays consistent. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 4 of 40

I notice my body language during stressful moments. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 5 of 40

I follow through on consequences or expectations I set. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 6 of 40

I make time to talk with my players individually during the week. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 7 of 40

Players approach me with questions or concerns without hesitation. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 8 of 40

I intentionally adjust my communication style depending on which player I'm talking to.

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 9 of 40

In a typical week, players make decisions during drills without my instruction. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 10 of 40

My drills include opportunities for players to read the defense. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 11 of 40

I change the spacing, rules or matchups in drills to influence behavior. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 12 of 40

Players start drills in different ways, not the same setup every time. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 13 of 40

I allow drills to run for a bit even when players look confused early. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 14 of 40

My practices involve situations where both sides (the offense and the defense) can score. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 15 of 40

I plan drills based on what I observed in recent games. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 16 of 40

Players experience time pressure or defensive pressure during skill work. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 17 of 40

When a player asks for help, I ask what they noticed before giving my thoughts. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 18 of 40

I give corrections in short cues instead of full explanations. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 19 of 40

I wait to see if a player tries a solution before stepping in. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 20 of 40

I point out examples of smart decisions made by players, not just their technique. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 21 of 40

My feedback changes depending on whether the issue was effort, decision-making or execution. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 22 of 40

During practice, players can explain what they're currently working on individually. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 23 of 40

I avoid stopping drills immediately when I see an error. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 24 of 40

I ask players to self-evaluate before I offer input. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 25 of 40

After a mistake, I take a deep breath or short pause before responding. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 26 of 40

I stay composed even when officials make calls I disagree with. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 27 of 40

I can reset quickly after feeling frustrated during practice. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 28 of 40

I repair tension with players by talking with them later. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 29 of 40

I can tell when a player is not right emotionally, even if they try to hide it. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 30 of 40

I maintain presence and focus even when the team has low energy.  

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 31 of 40

I encourage players to take risks without worrying about my reaction. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 32 of 40

I check in with players about things outside of basketball during the season. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 33 of 40

I make lineup changes based on matchups or flow, not just preset patterns. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 34 of 40

When the team struggles, I try a new adjustment before repeating the same approach. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 35 of 40

I let players call actions, triggers or reads when the moment allows. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 36 of 40

I recognize situations where structure helps and where freedom helps. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 37 of 40

My timeout conversations change depending on what the team needs (strategy, calm, fire, clarity). 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 38 of 40

I allow players to solve a possession or situation before I step in.

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 39 of 40

After games, I reflect on decisions I made and consider alternatives. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

Question 40 of 40

My in-game decisions stay consistent, even when emotions run high. 

A

Almost never

B

Occasionally

C

About half the time

D

Often

E

Almost always

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