True Leaders

• Are the ones who lead by example, not by criticism
• Share or take the blame when things go wrong
• Help build their teammates confidence by supporting and encouraging them so they feel safe to try their hardest and risk making mistakes sometimes as they grow as players
• Don't make criticisms, they make "suggestions" and these are done in a non-threatening way
• Don't tolerate teammates ganging up on other teammates
• Try to raise the level of play on the team by always playing their hardest -- they come to practices and games ready to play and they leave social baggage behind them
• Raise the team morale by trying to be a positive influence on their teammates and by never giving up, never pouting, never feeling jealous of another player's success, and by being quick to give credit when credit is due.