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    Too often team leaders are elected or selected and given little or no training to be effective. We can't expect athletes to do a great job without providing the skills and strategies necessary to lead their team. Highschoolsportsleader.com was created to take the guess work out of being a team leader/captain. The site is packed with:

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    By applying the information from this site, students will go from being a potential leader to a powerful leader. Highschoolsportsleader.com provides the insight, inspiration and instruction for a season of significance.


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    Coming Soon to High School Sports Leader.com
    Interactive Interview / Three Secrets to Building a Winning TeamInteractive Interview / Three Secrets to Building a Winning Team
    "Three Secrets to Building a Winning Team" with Ed Gerety. Ed is one of the best youth speakers in America. He is known for sharing practical advice to help us reach our potential. Listen as he shares the "ins" and "outs" of developing a great team. . . . more details


    What's New!
    Interactive Interview / Rebounding From a LossInteractive Interview / Rebounding From a Loss
    Karl Mecklenburg, shares his ideas about not only rebounding from a loss, but a win as well. Karl feels the key is to seek improvement regardless of the outcome of the previous game. . . . more details

    Interactive Interview / The Four "C's" of Leadership (Part 1)Interactive Interview / The Four "C's" of Leadership (Part 1)
    Karl Mecklenburg, a twelve year veteran in the NFL, will share his four C's of leadership. This is your chance to listen to a former all pro team captain share insights on leading a team to a season of significance. In Part one Karl and Craig discuss the first of his four C's, Community, and the role of a team leader in building and maintaining it. . . . more details

    Interactive Interview / Developing Team ChemistryInteractive Interview / Developing Team Chemistry
    Team Chemistry is vital on and off the field of play. How do you develop it? How do you keep it? Craig and NBA veteran Walter Bond discuss these issues and more. How to maintain chemistry when there is a "New Kid". What if you are the "New Kid"? Team leaders will pick up some great tips from this two-part interview. . . . more details

    Interactive Interview / 10 Mistakes Athletes Make When it Comes to Nutrition Parts 1-4Interactive Interview / 10 Mistakes Athletes Make When it Comes to Nutrition Parts 1-4
    Being healthy and in good physical condition begins with a healthy diet. Wellness Coach and fitness professional Troy Eichers continues his discussion with Craig about nutrition. Troy talks about the proper timing for meals... some things you should know about over-the-counter supplements... the importance of refueling after a workout... and more! . . . more details

    Interactive Survey: What Would You Do?Interactive Survey: What Would You Do?
    What Would You Do? This interactive activity allows Team Captains and Leaders to respond to a variety of scenarios that a team might confront during a season. You will also have a chance to read how other leaders would respond to the same scenario. . . . more details


    Featured Resources
    Interactive Interview / 10 Mistakes Athletes Make Regarding Nutrition (Part 1)Interactive Interview / 10 Mistakes Athletes Make Regarding Nutrition (Part 1)
    10 common mistakes athletes make when it comes to nutrition. This audio interview is part one of a four-part series. Part two is now available in the Members Only section of Highschoolsportsleader.com. . . . more details

    Free Article / Sending a Text Message From Your ComputerFree Article / Sending a Text Message From Your Computer
    NEW! Ever need to contact your teammates on short notice, or ever just want to send an inspirational message? Text messaging has become a normal part of most of our lives. Alerting your group about an important event or sending a message of inspiration can be quick and beneficial. Sometimes limited "group sizes" make it hare (or impossible) to send a mass message from a cell phone. Did you know you can do this from your computer? . . . more details

    Interactive Survey / Team Captain Interest SurveyInteractive Survey / Team Captain Interest Survey
    Exploring the possibility of becoming a team captain? The Team Captain Interest Survey will allow you to gauge your interest in the role. The questions will get you thinking about what you can bring to the team. After completing the brief survey, you will be able to print off the results for follow up meetings with coaches or an athletic director. . . . more details

    Interactive Survey / Personal Evaluation Survey
    Take a few minutes to take our Personal Evaluation Survey. Before anyone becomes a team captain, it's important to evaluate yourself on the qualities athletic directors, coaches, and teammates view as vital. . . . more details

    Article/ Mode or Mood?Article/ Mode or Mood?
    While watching a sporting event on the television the other day, I accidently hit the mode button. I didn't even know the button existed. The results were very interesting. . . . more details


    Team Dynamics EvaluationTeam Dynamics Evaluation
    The T.E.A.M. Dynamics personality profile is designed to give you additional insight on your leadership style. You will explore your strengths, challenge areas, communication approach, conflict management tendencies and areas to be aware of as you work with a team.
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