Requirements to be a Cross Country or Track & Field Captain
CAPTAIN PRINCIPLES
REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE SELECTED AS A CAPTAIN
EXPECTATIONS
- To value the success of the Team ahead of their own individual success.
- To be a leader and an example of how to support all teammates on and off the track.
- To help create a culture of accountability to the Team.
- To create a positive team environment through enthusiasm and teamwork.
- To provide a system of clear communication between athletes, captains, and coaches.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE SELECTED AS A CAPTAIN
- Student-athletes must read Jeff Janssen's book, The Team Captain's Leadership Manual
- Student-athletes must complete a multi-week leadership training workshop with the team's coaches
EXPECTATIONS
- Captains are required to read and understand the Team’s Guiding Principles
- Captains must meet with the coaching staff throughout the season to continue to build on their leadership training.
- Captains are expected to go above and beyond to be at all practices, even when conflicts arise.
- Captains are required to attend all meets regardless of whether or not they are competing.
- Captains are expected to know the names of everyone in their respective event groups.
- If a captain(s) is not meeting these expectations, coaches reserve the right to remove them from their position.