Assistant Coach hiring practices; Perspective Shift from Long time assistant to Head Coach

About this episode

Jonas Chatterton discusses hiring practices and the transition from assistant to head coach.

In this episode, San José State Head Coach Jonas Chatterton shares real insight on hiring practices for both assistant and head coach roles, including what stands out in interviews and how to identify the right opportunity for your career. He also gets candid about the pressure of moving “one seat over,” what his first 100 days as a head coach looked like, and how his perspective has shifted when evaluating assistant coaches. If you're navigating your next step or building your staff, this episode delivers practical takeaways from both sides of the table.

People in this episode

Guest: Jonas Chatterton

Topics covered

• assistant coach hiring practices
• head coach transition
• interview insights
• career opportunities
• staff building

Keywords

• assistant coach
• head coach
• hiring practices
• interviews
• career development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San José State, Women's Basketball Coaches Association