Category: leadership
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What is Higher Level Soccer?
My goal in creating this platform is to help players and coaches play or coach at a higher level. In order to do this, sometimes we have to focus on off-the-field habits more than on-the-field drills. These habits include, but are not limited to, being a role model to other players, fueling the body correctly,…
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3 Ways to Develop a Transformational Captain

In my last post, I discussed the significant role that a captain plays. In this post, I will cover how to develop your captain into a transformational leader. This process is ongoing, but once you have your first captain become a transformational leader, other players will follow suit and it will be easier to teach…
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The Role of the Soccer Captain

In my experience, most high school captains are picked by their peers and the coach usually has the final say in whether or not the player becomes a captain. Players often choose captains based on their popularity, skill level, and extroverted personality. While some coaches strive to prevent this type of selection, it often still…