Team Leader Checklist Print this list off to go through a suggested sequence of material from highschoolsportsleader.com. This list is designed to guide you through a specific sequence to explore the information. While you can randomly pick and choose the material, you will find the following order will help you master the information in a logical fashion. . . . more details

Article / Influencing Peers Influencing Peers includes examples from real-life leaders who show that by demonstrating leadership in a positive way, they can influence their peers and yes... change the world. The focus of this article is how to develop and use influence as a team leader. . . . more details Article / Team Chemistry Great chemists understand that when elements are combined, something greater than the individual parts can be created. Combine gas with a spark, you create a fire. Mix hydrogen with oxygen, you get water. Combine baking soda with vinegar, and you have a miniature volcano. When the elements are combined, they make something they couldn't have created if they had stayed in their original form. The same philosophy applies to great teamwork... . . . more details Article / The Art of Sportsmanship If you've ever watched an artist begin a painting, you'll notice the design is first created in the artist's head and heart. Then it appears on the canvas. Most artists visualize the big picture and then start working one area of a canvas at a time. That's how artists create masterpieces. The same principle can be applied to sportsmanship... . . . more details Article / Delusion of Drugs Imagine a smooth voice on a television advertisement asking, "Are you looking for a way to destroy your health, lose friends, and slow your team's progress?" Who would say yes to this product? It doesn't sound very appealing does it? . . . more details 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

Audio Interview / Life as an Adventure (Part 1) Rob Kesselring has led over 15 expeditions into the Arctic; two of his expeditions were first ascents to places no one had previously explored. In part one of a two part interview, Rob talks about how students and adults often come to regret chances not taken, and the life changing event in his personal life that helped him realize this. . . . more details Audio Interview / Life as an Adventure (Part 2) In part 2 of Craig's interview with Arctic Explorer and Author Rob Kesselring, Rob shares actual experiences from some of his Arctic expeditions. . . . more details Audio Interview / The Importance of Consistent Work Ethic Listen to Craig and former Viking Keith Nord discuss the importance of a good work ethic. . . . more details Audio Interview / Dealing With Drama Drama is a part of everyday life. Learning to deal with the drama created by the relationships in life begins with being true to yourself. Listen to inspirational speaker Jill Esplin talk to Craig about dealing with life's drama . . . more details Audio Interview / Creating Team Unity When planning a trip to the Arctic, provisions, equipment and experience are valuable (not to mention warm clothes!). But According to Rob Kesselring, the most important ingredient is unity among the group. Listen to him discuss some strategies he uses to develop strong team unity. . . . more details Audio Interview / CLASSing It Up A successful team leader not only sets a good example on the athletic playing field, but also in the classroom. Author and speaker Bill Cordes shares his insights to help student athletes develop good habits that will lead to success in the classroom. . . . more details Audio Interview / The Importance of Letting Go Paul Gauche and Craig discuss the importance on letting go of anger and not carrying a grudge. . . . more details Audio Interview / Being Yourself as a Team Leader One key element to being a team leader is be comfortable being yourself in group settings. Harriet shares some personal anecdotes and key insights to being yourself as a team leader. . . . more details Audio Interview / Having a Vision The ability to develop a vision certainly helped former Minnesota Gopher and NBA veteran Walter Bond have a successful careeer in athletics. He has continued to use vision to guide himself after sports as well. Listen to Walter and Craig talk about the importance in life of developing a vision. . . . more details Audio Interview / Making Big Picture Decisions What drives our decisions? What are the keys to making positive big picture decisions? Craig and Minnesota Hall of Fame Speaker John Crudele answer these questions and more as they break down decision making for high school students. . . . more details Audio Interview / Bleacher Captains Craig has a lively conversation with a group of high school students who are able to generate enthusiasm at sporting events and are able to keep it positive. . . . more details Audio Interview / Dealing With Difficult Teammates Everyone has experienced a team with a prima donna; someone who feels the rules apply to everyone else and not to him or her. In this interview former Minnesota Viking captain Keith Nord discusses dealing with difficult teammates . . . more details Audio Interview / A-Game for Success (Part 1) According to author and speaker Eric Chester, "if you win at work, you win at life." Listen to Eric and Craig talk about the valuable lessons for leaders when considering successfully transitioning into the workforce. . . . more details Audio Interview / A-Game for Success (Part 2) Eric Chester and Craig continue the discussion on developing an athlete's "A-Game" . . . more details