Leadership takes many forms, some guys are the loud voice on the field directing the game, others are more quiet, but let their play on the field help lead others
Leadership is about being genuine and being stable
No one will follow you if you crave attention, they will only follow you if you work hard and support them emotionally
Is It Genuine?
A college coach can sniff out fake leadership from a mile away, by how your teammates react to you
If you are not well liked by your teammates this is a big red flag
Celebrating others success as much as your own is a great way to build trust and respect
Ways to be a Good Leader:
Communicate the situations to your fellow fielders and make sure everyone is on the same page
Encourage players that make mistakes by putting an arm around them and focusing them on the next play
Celebrate the success of others
Don’t let your teammates bad mouth your coach behind his back
If someone is acting in a way that is detrimental to the team, confront him
Value winning more than personal ambition. People follow winners
Offer to stay after practice to help another guy get better