Captains

Sam Walker wrote The Captain Class about the premier captains on the most elite teams in history.  

What makes an Elite Captain?

Sam Walker did the research in his book, "The Captain Class."

He found 7 keys to the most elite leaders in sport. pic.twitter.com/hlXpEvcfAw

— Greg Berge (@gb1121) May 9, 2024

Think about what it means to be a captain.  

1. Model excellence. You represent the team on and off the court. That involves both "dos" and "don'ts." 

2. Energize physically and verbally. Accepting captaincy means you are chosen to lead and must choose to lead. 

3. Team first. Serve the team. Do whatever is in the best interest of the team. 

4. Never embarrass the program. Be 'professional' with the officials, on social media, and in the community. 

5. Lead with joy. Bring joy to practice, to games, to the locker room. "Mudita." Take joy in the success of the team and players performing well, regardless of your personal results. 

Lagniappe. Never short-change preparation from now through the final day of the season. 

Peyton Manning said, "I've never left the field saying I could have done more to get ready and that gives me piece of mind."

Success comes from preparation.
• It comes from doing the work.
• It comes from living the details.

What does great preparation look like to Peyton… pic.twitter.com/zI2lPU69w2

— Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness (@coachajkings) May 9, 2024