Written for Team Leaders and Coaches This booklet is designed to coaches to give to their athletes who are in leadership positions on their teams. Don’t leave positive leadership to chance. If athletes do not learn how to lead, too often the entire responsibility for leadership falls on the shoulders of the coach. Teach and expect your captains to lead your team in the direction of character. (1) Serve First (2) Be the Example (3) Be the Lifeline of Communication (4) Praise Others – Be Quietly Confident (5) Protect and Defend Your Team – Be Loyal (6) Know Your Core Covenants - Confront Violations – Be a Problem Solver (7) Be Mentally Tough