A team captain is an integral part of a successful team. The good captain has the ability to motivate, encourage and keep in line the entire team. Without a good captain it is easy for a team to spiral into negativity when adversity hits. The coach should always have a finger on the pulse of his team and he can only do that if he has a trusted captain to help him lead the group.
Our captains have come in all ages, abilities and personalities. Even though they may go about it in different ways a good captain will have the following:
1. The respect of his teammates which will let them guide the team to do the right thing on and off the court.
2. Knowledge of the program and its nuances and rules.
3. The ability to communicate at various levels, being able to discuss important issues with fellow players, coaches and the media.
4. The desire to push his physical limits, thus leading by example.
5. The confidence to be unafraid of ridicule if he says something unpopular.
A captain can accomplish the above through words or actions. Most of the best leaders will lead by example AND be vocal. A successful captain is modest and humble yet very enthusiastic about the team.
Our captains in Olivet are developing. We have 3 captains who have very different personalities. They all understand the game and our system. They all do a great job of communicating with the coach. Best of all, they all work to make us better.
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