Okay—I’ve equipped my captains. In the past I’ve had to step in when a captain’s behavior seemed out of character, but now I’d like to put a more formal structure in place to support them.

This year, our high school captains were great athletes and outstanding students, but I felt like I had to babysit them throughout the season and never really got the lift I was expecting from their leadership. Is it them, or is it me? I want to make sure I get the most from my captains next season.

As a coach, I’m struggling to identify the best method for selecting team captains. Should it be a vote, my decision, or earned through performance?