Follow the Leaders

Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born. Leaders are made; and they are made by effort and hard work." —Vince Lombardi Providing leadership is one of a football coaching staff's fundamental responsibilities. Coaches are expected to dictate the direction, set the standard and mold the attitude and character of their team. One of the outcomes of effective leadership is the development and empowerment of other leaders. Are you developing leaders on your football team? In predicting the promise of an upcoming season or in evaluating a season just passed, coaches often refer to their seniors' leadership as one of the most prominent and determining factors of their team's success. When seniors have strong leadership qualities, coaches have hope for a successful season. We know that the leaders on the team will ultimately dictate the direction of the team's goals,