Leadership
A captain should always lead by _________.
Example
Should you congratulate an opponent after a game?
Yes
One word that makes teams successful.
Communication
Who should arrive first?
The captain
A teammate is sitting alone.
What do you do?
Go over and sit by them and check with them.
Name three qualities every captain should have.
respect, honesty, responsibility, integrity, confidence, humility, dependability
True or False.
Arguing with referees shows leadership.
False
Should captains include everyone?
Yes
Should captains complain about corrections?
No
Someone begins gossiping during practice.
What do you do?
Encourage positive talk and steer the conversations away from gossip.
True or False
Captains should only encourage friends.
False
A teammate misses a stunt.
What should the captain do?
Encourage them and help them improve.
Finish this sentence:
There is no "___" in TEAM.
I
Who should communicate respectfully with coaches?
Everyone
A teammate posts a negative comment about another cheerleader.
Do not post a comment. Talk with the coaches.
Who should a captain put first?
The team
Name three examples of good sportsmanship.
Accept official game decisions with grace.
Never jeer rival cheerleaders or team members.
Support injured team members on either team with respect and empathy.
What should you do if two teammates are arguing?
Help calm the situation and involve the coach if needed.
What happens if a captain repeatedly ignores expectations?
They may lose leadership privileges.
The team loses a big game. How should a captain respond?
Name 5 responsibilities of a captain.
Represent the school with pride. Encourage others to do their best. Demonstrate leadership. Model sportsmanship. Be respectful and committed.
Give one example of poor sportsmanship on social media.
A cheerleader posts on Snapchat a vulgar message about the opponents or game.
Name four ways to build team chemistry.
Let teammates bond away from stress and school. Build personal friendships that translates to trust. Encourage problem solving and communication in low stress setting. Be positive to one another.
Name five ways captains represent the program outside of school.
Lead the squad in parades or other events. Collaborate with school partners to host fundraisers. Model good behavior in public because their actions reflect their school.
Your best friend on the team refuses to listen to the coach.
What do you do?
First talk to her privately about it. Remind her of her duties.
Then if no change, talk with coaches.