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    What are the duties of a team captain?
    Ryan Tremblay
    Ryan Tremblay
    Basketball Coach
    Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county’s history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school’s history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.
    Ryan Tremblay
    Basketball Coach
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    That will all depend on your team. In general, a team captain should be the voice of encouragement on the team and lead by example.
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    How can I be a good vice captain that others can look up to, no matter what happens?
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    As a good vice captain, all you have to do is to praise, respect, and help your teammates when you can. Don't treat your team like you are better than they are just because you were named vice captain. Treat them as equals and they will respect you.
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    How do I show my coach that I can lead?
    WESLEY FELTEN
    WESLEY FELTEN
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    Be a good role model. Take charge and show your team and coach that you have all the skills necessary. Don't be bossy or rude, but help your team progress.
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    How do I ensure a good performance as a team captain?
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    You have to be always organized. Show your team that you are a leader on and off the field. For example, if you are playing soccer, make a plan and tell your team what they need to do to win.
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    What can I do to make my team feel confident?
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    Just constantly remind them that mistakes happen and that playing is more important than winning. Your players are less likely to feel confident if they think their performance only matters if they win.
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    How do I apologize to my team if I failed as a captain?
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    People make mistakes. They will understand. Just own your mistakes, apologize and move on.
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    How do I deal with a teammate being rude during the game?
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    You have to calmly say to him that everything's going to be okay and you need to all work together politely. If he persists, try to inflict some sort of punishment like making him sit out.
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    How can I become a team captain?
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    You can become a team captain by either creating a team that you can take charge of, or you should try really hard in training and ask your coach for extra responsibilities. That way he/she will start to think you are really responsible, and they may or may not think you are a perfect match for this position. Just remember you can't all of a sudden become a team captain. You have to work for it.
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    How is a team captain chosen?
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    The team captain is chosen by the coach, usually because they're one of the best players on the team, and/or they have great leadership skills.
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    How do I stop myself from yelling at a teammate who makes a mistake during the game?
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    Everybody makes mistakes; we're human. Just remember that if someone yelled at you for your error, you would be discouraged. As a captain, you should never want to discourage your teammate.
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    How do I show my team that I'm a good team captain to follow?
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    Just work on doing everything you can to be a good team captain rather than trying to prove that you are. Trust that your team will see your efforts.
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    What do I do if I'm team captain and my teammate won't listen to me?
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    Talk to them one on one and ask them why they're not taking your authority seriously. Remind them that you're the team captain and you're just trying to help everyone succeed, and be open to listening to their input as well. If they still absolutely refuse to listen to you, ask your coach for help.
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    How do I deal with a teammate who is rude, arrogant, trash talking, and is the fastest swimmer during training?
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    Talk to them one on one and tell them you appreciate their skills and everything they do, but that their attitude is beginning to affect the other members of the team. Tell them you'd appreciate it if they could keep their comments a little more positive and be more supportive to the other swimmers. Remind them that this is a team effort, and you need to be united. If this doesn't help, talk to your coach.
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