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Hot Pot Of Lax: Senior Leadership

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about Senior Leadership and what it means to a team. How important is it to have seniors leading a program? At what point does a coach ask his seniors to step up? And most importantly, what is the best way to inspire the seniors on a team to lead?

Personally, I’ve always felt that the authority and effectiveness of team leaders is completely dependent on their own self-confidence. Self-confidence and character. If a senior player is confident in himself and naturally respects his teammates, he’ll ultimately rise to the top as a team leader.

For today’s lesson, let’s play a little game I like to call “Fill In The Blank!” Drop a comment below with your answers and your own thoughts on Senior Leadership for your chance at winning free GTG helmet stickers for your team. The winner will be chosen at my discretion!

Problem 1: Aimless Senior vs. Excited Senior

Aimless Senior walks out onto the field with the rest of his team to play 6 v. 6 towards the end of the practice. He is in the middle of the pack, aimlessly wandering onto the field.

Excited Senior jogs out in front of everyone with his stick up and his head held high. Five underclassmen follow.

This is called ‘leading by example’ and ____________ might as well be named team captain.

Problem 2: Loud Senior vs. Screaming Senior

Loud Senior makes his presence known by directing traffic on the field while positively reinforcing his teammates actions and the instructions of his coach.

Screaming Senior takes personal frustration out on those around him and gets down on his teammates for the mistakes they make.

This is called being a ‘verbal leader’ and ____________ might as well be named team captain.

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