The Important Do's and Don'ts of Being a Leader, in a Team Sport!

A person who must put the team before themselves.
Someone that has their feet placed firmly on the ground.
Makes every person around them better players and people.
Ensures that their teammates perform to their optimum level.
Must realise that winning isn’t everything, as maximizing performance and endeavour should be the goal.
Willing to sacrifice any individual recognition and/or accolades below that of the team and subsequently their teammates.

It’s essential that a leader has a strong character.
Willing to take risks, when they are needed and be courageous when called upon.
Think laterally, left of centre and initiate alterations when the team requires them.
Never give up until it’s mathematically impossible to win!
True to themselves.
Stick to their convictions, even during adversity and be resilient in tough times.
Treat other people in the same manner irrespective of money and/or status.
A person that it’s driven by goals.

Don’t think that everyone is perfect; perfection is impossible.
Generally, can’t be inexperienced as a leader in order to succeed as one in a team sport.
Almost need an internship in leadership, before been given the title.
Can’t be direct, stubborn and forceful.
De-motivated by failure; focus too much on results.
Can’t tolerate personal attacks, belligerent and dogmatic people.
Highly independent, therefore network opportunities can be lost.
Overcomplicate things.
Believe winning is everything.

If it was simple to be a successful leader in Team Sport it would be considered elementary.
Someone has to lose; losing is perceived by society as failure in relation to team sport.
Must show patience, be calm and endeavour to stay amicable with teammates.
It’s only natural that people have disagreements; meet halfway.
There has to be constant flexibility in game plans in Team Sport.
“Courage is not the absence of fear- it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.”

The Important Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Leader, in a Team Sport!