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Sample Articles from the Team Captains Network

Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Subscribers Area of this site.

These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.

Leaders of Distinction 2008/09
Honoring College Sports Top Leaders Leadership is one of those critical intangibles that makes a huge difference to a team's success. Because leadership is so valuable to a team's success . . . keep reading

4 Final Four Leadership Lessons
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Discover the four different leadership styles that have lead North Carolina men's basketball to the Final Four. . . . keep reading

Coach Kay Yow - A Leadership Legacy that Transcends Sport
Much More Than a Basketball Coach NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow had a pretty phenomenal coaching career - winning 727 games, advancing to 20 NCAA Tournaments, 11 Sweet Sixteens, one Fin . . . keep reading

Discover 12 Simple Yet Significant Daily To Do's for Leaders
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Do you ever wonder how you or your athletes can have a real impact on your team today? Read on to learn 12 simple actions that leaders can do to have an impact today that lasts for a season. . . . keep reading

National Player of the Year Candice Wiggins on Leadership - Part 1
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

What do you get when you combine amazing athleticism, killer competitiveness, an undying work ethic, a clutch-performer, a team-first attitude, a sweet and humble personality, a highly coachable person, and a passionate, vocal leader? . . . keep reading

Captains Must Be Connectors
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Are cliques a problem on your team? Learn what you need to do as a leader to keep your team unified and focused on a common goal. . . . keep reading

Winners vs. Losers
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Looking to light a fire within your athletes? Check out this motivational quote on the differences between Winners and Losers. . . . keep reading

Six Steps You Must Take to Prevent Hazing at Your School
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Hazing is a topic you must take seriously as a coach and administrator. Here are six critical steps you must take to help dangerous prevent a hazing incident from damaging your team. . . . keep reading

The Value of Time
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

How can you get your teammates to realize the importance of taking advantage of each day, practice, and repetition? If this poem doesn't help tremendously, I don't know what will. . . . keep reading

Who Am I?
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

See if you and your teammates can figure out who has such a bearing on your success and failure - and then get him/her on your side. . . . keep reading

Urban Meyer's Motivational Methods
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Wondering what Florida Football Coach Urban Meyer does to motivate his players, build team chemistry, and develop his leaders? . . . keep reading

What is a Workout?
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Looking to motivate your teammates to get the most out of training? Here's a great poem that is sure to inspire your teammates. . . . keep reading

Book Review - Coach by Michael Lewis
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Coach is the intriguing story about Coach Fitz, a highly successful, yet controversial high school baseball coach who epitomizes the struggles veteran coaches encounter when dealing with today's highly sensitive kids and their parents. . . . keep reading

Little Eyes Upon You
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Here's a great little poem you can use to remind your athletes that their attitudes and decisions set an important example for many . . . keep reading

How do I maintain my teammates' motivation in the off season?
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Worried your teammates might not stay as committed and work as hard during the off season? Use these innovative ideas to keep your teammates motivated during the down times of summer and holiday breaks. . . . keep reading

INSPIRING QUOTES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERS

Find out what National Championship coaches Pat Summitt, Roy Williams, Mike Candrea, Anson Dorrance, and others say about how critical leaders are to a team's success. . . . keep reading

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