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Post by coachsky on Aug 24, 2007 1:29:56 GMT -6
A couple of questions on Captains;
1. How do you select? Our players vote for two and the coaches select two, kids aren't told who was voted and who was selected.
2. I am new to the staff, but this school has a tradition of going with primarily Seniors as Captains. This year a few coaches and we think the players, may select at a Sophomore and a Junior. Several of the coaches want to award non seniors because they exemplify the leadership and commitment we are looking on and of the field. There is concern among some that a couple seniors would be heartbroken by the shift and it would hurt team morale if the Seniors are hacked off at not being selected captains. Anyone have a similar experience?
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Post by djwesp on Aug 24, 2007 1:43:01 GMT -6
We don't do this like most.
We don't address it. Period. Before the game, the HC says, "okay, captains, let's go." Those guys that come forward are the captains for that game (some only a game, some all season).
Last year our NT/MLB was a captain all year, a Soph QB (non-starter), and a OL were the captains. They were chosen by the players, without a vote, without anything. They stood out so much, there was no question, they partially chose themselves and were partially chosen by the other guys. They exemplified the attitude and leadership we wanted.
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Post by CVBears on Aug 24, 2007 11:07:51 GMT -6
we choose with the cream rising to the top, but the coaches make it public knowledge
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Post by coachbdud on Aug 25, 2007 11:07:33 GMT -6
in the past we made 2 full time captains and alternated the other 2 weekly, we always have a total of four, each one leading a stretching line when we warm up. this year we are telling the kids they are voting on all four captains, but the coaches have already decided who two of these kids will be
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2007 9:46:49 GMT -6
Just like dcohio. We have the kids vote but hold veto power. They vote for one special teams captain, one offensive, and one defensive. This year, though, we only have five seniors, so we made them all captains.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Aug 26, 2007 10:12:02 GMT -6
To be a captain here a player has to:
1. submit a letter of application explaining their qualifications and plans
2. meet with the "review board" (HC, 1 AC, 1 JR, 1 Soph, 1 Fr) for a few minutes to answer any questions
IF we then have more than 4 we vote (similar to dcohio's system).
We rarely have to vote though. I like this because we only get those who really want to do it/are willing to put forth some effort.
Every year, I get about 10+ players who pick up an application packet, but we've never had more than 6 applicants. When they start to answer the questions for their application, I think they realize whether or not they are suited for captain.
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Post by fbdoc on Aug 26, 2007 12:24:00 GMT -6
The kids (and the coaches) know who the captains are. Some are captains all year, some start as captains and then for one reason or another - lose the ability/privilege of leading, and some become captains as the season wears on.
We generally have 6-10 in the mix and I will announce them at Thursday's practice as we begin our walk through. 2-3 spots are typically reserved and rotated among the obvious senior & junior leaders. We always try to make sure every senior gets at least one rotation. The other 1-2 spots are for those who distinguish themselves during the previous week (at practice or in the game.) I also let players know WHY they were not selected that week if necessary - usually some kind of infraction such as late or lazy, etc. The kids know it is an honor to be named and they definitely respect those who are named.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2007 17:00:49 GMT -6
Kids pick 2 for the season, coaches pick 2 weekly.
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Post by wingman on Aug 26, 2007 21:02:49 GMT -6
2 permanent and 2 by game, seniors first. I can't imagine a soph. captain and we've had one who was a future state player of the year.
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Post by coachjim on Aug 29, 2007 19:11:16 GMT -6
Is/should the QB be an automatic pick for obvious reasons?
Is it unwise to send out important positional players/ studs and give other team a quick peek at who they are, what they look like/jersey numbers for free?
anyone?
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