Captains Contract

"Player-led teams outperform coach-led teams"

One of the best ways that you can build a team or program culture is by delegating responsibility to your captains. This captains contract is a unique way to connect with your captains and give them a lot of responsibility. This contract has been used by both high school and college teams and has been a key tool to help give captains a sense of leadership.

This contract contains 22 points that captains must agree to by signing at the bottom of the contract. Ideally, the coach or coaches would meet with the captains and go over the contract, talking through the key points. This is a solid way to develop a relationship with the leaders of your team.

Examples of points included in the contract are:

"Captains make sure extra shots are not taken and distracting actions are eliminated prior to the captains meeting to start practice."

"Captains make every effort to be one of the last to leave the gym after practices."

"Captains “echo” directions and plans after every timeout and quarter break in a “re-huddle.”

This contact can be instrumental in getting your season off to a good start, and your captains will appreciate the conversation and responsibility.