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[quote=Anonymous]It depends on age and level of the team.  A U7-9 Coach in rec will be different than U9-u12 in travel will different than u13-u19 in HS/ ECNRL for example.

Also, a great coach for Girls will different than a great coach for boys.

1.) They should should approach the game with passion and enthusiasm. 
2.) A Coach who inspires your player and your player looks forward to coming back to practice.
3.) A coach who talks to the parents after practice and games. (I've seen a lot of coaches who don't interact with parents very much.)
4.)  A coach who's weekly practice efforts are reflected in the game on the weekend.  (I.e. practice building out of the back and that is implemented during the game on the weekned.)
5.)  While not the most important, they should have some professional education.   There is a lot of knowledge and goodness in the coaching courses and continuing coaching education.
6.) Ask if they have what they know, if anything about Anson Dorrance and what they might liked about his coaching style? (One of the most successful coaches in all of sports...they should at least have heard of the guy.)
7.) Executes both repetition and new drills in practice.  Are the flexible? Is it the same thing week in and week out? 
8.) I could go on.... but see if you can attend practice before joining the team to get a better feel of the coach. 
9.) Talk with one of the current parents, preferably over a drink to loosen lips.

Some red flags might be:

1.) Parent Coaches after u9, there will be issues.
2.) Coaches who lecture for more than 2 minutes straight, or those who do quite often.
3.) Unorganized, showing up late or just on time to practice. 
4.) Coaches who have a hard time communicating clearly.  
5.) Coaches who get visibly angry or flustered with kids under u13.

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