Responsibilities as a captain

You were chosen to be captain whihc means you are respected as a leader--- you have not overstepped any lines--you are the captain

TR,
You're right, that's the bottom line, pretty simple, earned respect.

Highheat,

You have a responsibility to do those things.
Its not about being liked - it is about being fair, leading the team and doing everything you can to help make the team successful.

They chose you for the job - you accepted it - now - go out and do it.

That is what leaders do.

Good luck and best wishes for a successful season.

Come on guys never works as well as follow me especially a non verbal follow me. Just keep working hard set a tone and if necessary talk to one of the senior players that may not be doing all he can to "help" you set an example. However never address him as someone who is not doing all he can One convert is worth considerably more than fist pumping cheering.

As a captain you are "expected" to be the team leader not only by example but also orally as well. However, just a suggestion,
when you see one or two individuals slacking, talk to them in private first and let them know how you feel, it may get better
results in the long run. If it continues, it's time to go to the coach because it's obvious they don't respect you or the team. Just make darn sure that your house is in order first.

Rules (guidelines) for leaders

1. Lead from the front. It's hard to lead from behind.

2. Lead by example. You've got to "walk the walk" before anyone will hear the talk.

3. Remeber, since you're out front, walking the walk, you're a pretty easy target.

4. Praise in public, chastise in private.

5. Keep your eye on the prize. When the little stuff starts to get to you, remember the goal. As in al things, if you aren't making progress, you're losing two to the field (the 1 they make, and the 1 you don't = 2).

6. Enlist help from others. When you let others take "ownership", they tend to take responsibility.

7. Remember, it's easier to lead with the carrot than drive with the stick.

Good luck! Being a Captain requires sacrifice, but it's worth it!