How do you become a basketball coach?

Becoming a Basketball Coach

Depends on the level you're interested in. Youth? Go to your local youth sports program and volunteer. Grade or High School? Get your degree and apply for a teaching job. If you have no background in basketball, you may still get hired at schools with no tradition. My grade school coaches had books "how to coach basketball" "football for dummies". College? Not much of a chance unless you make a name for yourself in HS or know an athletic director.

Basically, like anything else, you have to start small and work your way up...unless you know someone.

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