captains

Captains will be determined over summer.

An Excellent Captain works well with the squad and coaching staff. She always attempts to keep communications opened in both directions. She does not show any favoritism and all decisions are based on what is best for the whole team. A captain does not consider it tattling or betrayal to report something that reflects on the squad to the coach. She knows how to delegate, has great people skills, can mediate disagreements without taking sides, and is familiar with all aspects of a cheerleading squad. An excellent captain is a very valuable asset to any squad.

Skills and Traits of a Good Cheerleading Captain: The coaches expect the captain(s) to possess the following qualities: 1. Good Communication Skills - speaks clearly and listens well. 2. Responsible and Mature - is dependable, punctual, and emotionally mature. 3. Positive Role Model - attempts to always set a good example in what she says and how she acts. 4. Fair and Impartial - can separate friendships from responsibilities. Decisions should not be based on favoritism and she should always do what's best for the whole squad and not any one individual. 5. Helpful and Friendly - should always be willing to do extra for others or to get tasks accomplished and should be kind and considerate. 6. Be Approachable - the squad should feel like they can discuss situations and problems with the captain. 7. Be Able to Delegate Without Being Bossy - can be tactful and respectful of others’ feelings. Remember it's not always what you say that's important but the way you say it. 8. Respectful - must always respect peers and coaches.

Responsibility and Duties of Cheerleading Captains • Be to practices five minutes early and be one of the last ones to leave. • Lead conditioning and stretching. • Contact squad members when asked to do so by the coach(es). • Call cheers/chants at games and/or establish how cheers will be called. • Organize birthday wishes for individual squad members. • Participate in extra scheduled activities. • Greet and make visiting squads feel welcome before games. Make sure snacks are given to visiting teams • Establish a system for getting the run-through ready (football captains). • Help solve conflicts by being fair and impartial. • Meet with the coach(es) on a regular basis. • Address all concerns, issues, etc. with the coach(es). • Remain positive regardless of the situation. • Keep girls on task (especially at games)… no talking, horseplay, etc. • Be the linking source between the coach and the squad… all informational phone calls will be going to you. You are responsible for knowing the information. • Other various tasks asked of you by the coach. NOTE: If the selected captain fails to meet the expectations set forth, she may be asked to step down at any time.