How to Be a Good Team Captain

It's one thing to be a good team player, but it's another to be a good captain. Few will have the opportunity to feel the weight of the responsibilities and the happiness of knowing you're making a difference. But if you're fortunate enough to find yourself with the honor of being a captain, then here are steps you can take to ensure you're being the best captain you could possibly be.

Steps

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   Treat all of a problem calmly, with the entire team, address it and together try to find a solution.
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   Help the coach. If the coach has allowed for you to be captain there is a reason. Think of it this way, a team is made up of several players and normally one coach . And because you are the captain, a team leader, it is your responsibility to not only help your other teammates but your coach as well.
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   Be a good role model. Because you are a team leader, the other players on your team will look up to you for advice and guidance. Set a good example and show them the proper way to act, be it on the field, court, or street.
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   Remember, you can't be shy, you have to talk to your team as if they were your family and give advice. You are pretty much the second coach , give them tips but don't boss them around, for example, "Hey Joey, move a little toward the left, its a lefty up." See how it gave instruction but didn't say, "JOEY GET OVER HERE!" A good team captain has experience, don't give tips if you don't know any. Practice a lot at whatever activity you are in. However, make sure you don't take the coaches job! You need to trust your teammates, just like they trust you. If you tell them what they are doing wrong or criticize them, they may get upset at you.