Captains' Responsibilities

Captains' Responsibilities

Captains are expected to be a leader on and off the court/field/track/pool, a role model within the community and school and a conduit between their team and their coaches. This means the Captains should:

• Be a good role model – Honest • Dedicated • Inspiring • Respectful • Dependable

• Abide by the drug, alcohol and hazing policy set by MSHSL

• Attend/participate in all fundraisers

• Lead by example and always strive to do your best

• Recognize team needs

• Help the team set goals

• Speak your mind in a positive manner

• Keep the team in line, both inside and outside of school

• Focus on academics

• Motivate others

Captains should meet with coach pre-season to develop mutual expectations for the team and to understand their role as captain. Coaches will often expect the captains to handle the following responsibilities:

• Arrange for and run captain’s practices pre-season

• Communicate important information via social media (Twitter, Facebook, group messages, etc.)

• Select, design and distribute spirit wear or optional apparel

• Assist as team practices