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STEP 1

Schedule a meeting with your coach – in person.

This shows organization and responsibility skills

If your communication with your coach is poor, it’s

important to make a good first impression when you

get the chance to talk to him, which leads to Step 2.

STEP 2

Go to the meeting prepared with questions as will with what you

have to say

Also shows organization skills

Shows you are dedicated to having the title/position of captain

Communication is one of the most important aspects of being a leader,

so make sure you are prepared to make a good impression with your

coach if you have previously struggled to communicate with them.

STEP 3

First part of the meeting – Organize communication

with the coach

Discuss with the coach how you two can communicate

better.

This will show him/her that you want what’s best for

your relationship, which ties in with the bettering of

the team

It is probably a good choice to cover this first, since it was

the main issue you had in the first place with becoming

captain.

STEP 4

Second part of the meeting – Ask coach about his concerns

Ask the coach about his concerns/ideas that you can help with

first. He/She knows what’s best for the team.

Shows you care and respect his opinion

Try your best to use a “help me help you” approach, and be

engaged in the conversation.

STEP 5

Third part of meeting – talk about your concerns

Talk about your concerns and ideas for the team

Shows that you care about having a positive team

experience/atmosphere

Also, ask him for his advice of what he would do if he

were captain

Shows that you care about being a good leader

STEP 6

Final portion of meeting – Expectations

Ask the coach what he expects of you as a captain

and leader of the team

Ask his advice, about his experiences

If he sees you care, the relationship will become

stronger, as well as the communication

STEP 7

Continuing Communication

After the initial meeting, continue communication

with your coach

In the practice/competition setting

Outside the practice/competition setting

Crucial to continue the positive relationship

STEP 8

Interval Meetings

After the initial meeting, schedule weekly, monthly, etc. meetings

with your coach

Shows dedication and organization skills

Keeps issues on the team up to date as well as how to deal with them

in the best manner possible

Teamwork between the captain and the coach is just as important as

teamwork of the team

STEP 9

Positive communication in front of team

Have positive communication with the coach in front of the team

Keeps the atmosphere enjoyable and motivational. People perform at

their best when they are happy

If the team sees positive communication between you and the

coach, it will allow them to feel more comfortable around the

coach as well, creating more positive relationships

STEP 10

Involving other coaches

Also have positive communication with the other

coaches as well

Having as many positive relationships that you can

is beneficial to you, the coaches and the team

SUMMARY

Having a positive relationship through

communication with your coach is a very

important aspect of being a captain. An

unhealthy relationship with the coach, as a

captain, will cause many problems that will

eventually leak into the team, creating negative

consequences and disorganization.