SCIENCE DISCUSSION(NO PLAGIARISM, A++ WORK, QUALITY, ON TIME)
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week8Ateam.docxRunning head: ASSIGNMENT-TEAM CAPTAINS AND PLAYER RECOGNITION 1
ASSIGNMENT-TEAM CAPTAINS AND PLAYER RECOGNITION 3
Davis ( no more than 125 words)
My coaching philosophy on choosing team captains has drastically changed after a major mistake I made in a previous program I coached. This team required players to fill out applications and then selected players would be invited to a tryout camp wherein the season would last for 2 months. I played for the program 10 years prior and was selected to manage the team. I made selections for team captains prior to the try out based off two returning players previous years success on the field. One of the team captains was incredible and fulfilled the role flawlessly; however, the other captain’s philosophy did not mirror mine. This became a constant struggle trying to keep him upbeat and positive. I believe this one player; a captain was a main reason the team did not accomplish everything that it should have. This was not due to his play on the field but his negative attitude in the clubhouse. From that experience I have changed the way I select team captains.
Moving forward, I will interview players for the roll providing a counseling to those selected. This counseling or contract will be signed by the coach and the chosen team captain agreeing to their roles and responsibilities. The team captain’s rolls[DD1] and responsibilities will include ensuring the team is in the right uniform at the right time and prepared to practice/compete. The team captains must adhere to the head coaches coaching philosophy and echo that philosophy in the clubhouse. Captains must be vocal leaders when required on and off the field ensuring to quash quarrels if possible. They must be the eyes and the ears for the coaching staff. "The most effective captains lead by example, are patient with teammates, are effective communicators, and always place the team and teammates above themselves." (Tinodi, 2019).
I believe in giving players awards at the end of the season to recognize their accomplishments. I believe this is a particularly important motivational tool for players to strive for greatness. These awards are a mix of statistical awards and spirit awards. Statistical awards are simple in the game of baseball and softball as every competition is a statistical gold mine of numbers which are then easy to calculate and assess. Spirit awards are more challenging because they are subjective in nature; however, just as important to recognize their contributions to the team. Team captains can assist coaches with developing team cohesion; however, if not chosen correctly the selection can adversely affect your team as the example provided above.
