What should a Coach Favorite Things questionnaire ask?

Coach gifts often happen at the busiest point of a season, when parents are coordinating schedules, transport, uniforms and team events. A simple favorites questionnaire turns appreciation into a much easier decision.

Ask only what people can actually use

Useful questions include preferred drinks and snacks, favourite restaurants or stores, colours, hobbies and a few easy gift-card choices. The form should be quick for the coach to complete and easy for the team organiser to refer back to later.

When should the form be completed?

Early in the season is best. That gives the team one reference for birthdays, tournament thank-yous, coach appreciation and the end of the season instead of repeatedly asking the coach for ideas.

Keep team gifting simple

1. Choose a budget before choosing a gift.
2. Use one or two preferences from the form rather than trying to include everything.
3. For a group contribution, choose an option that is easy to combine and present.
4. Add a short team note or card so the thank-you still feels personal.

Coach form or teacher form?

The structure can be similar, but the context is different. A coach form should fit team appreciation and end-of-season use, while a teacher form may also include classroom-related preferences or a wishlist.

For school-based appreciation, see what to ask on a Teacher Favorite Things questionnaire.