Gary Fixter - The 10 Basic Functions of the Football  Captain

GARY FIXTER

THE FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

Being a soccer captain in one team is more than being a team representative, making the draw with the captain of the other team to choose a field or ball, signing the minutes before the start of the game or wearing the bracelet that differentiates you from the others.

The figure of the soccer captain is very important within a team so that the relations between the different parties involved in it are as satisfactory as possible.

First of all his figure appeals to responsibility.

GARY FIXTER

WHO MUST BE THE TEAM CAPTAIN?

Normally the role of soccer captain is assigned to the group leader.

It can be the most veteran player, the most relevant player in sports or simply a player who does not fulfill these premises is a born leader on and off the field.

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES THAT A FOOTBALL CAPTAIN SHOULD HAVE?

It must be first and foremost great communicator because it is the voice of the players in any situation or conflict.

His behavior must be exemplary in the club, he must have personality, command voice, be a positive, responsible person and have tactical skills within the field for when necessary.

GARY FIXTER

THE 10 BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE CAPTAIN.

The functions of the soccer captain may vary according to level or category of the group.

We would like to list some functions that can serve as a draft to determine its functions, in any team or club, since the beginning of a season.

In addition to providing the bracelet, the football captain can have these certain functions:

1. Intermediary between players and Technical Corps. Inform the Technical Corps about an abnormal behavior or attitude of a player of our team, during a match. Open communication with the coach for any costume problem

2. Team representative on and off the field. Do not send but demand teamwork.

3. Team leader in the absence of the Technical Body. Communication with the rest of the captains to guide the group.

4. Resolution of conflicts between players and between Players / Technical Corps. Be a connector of the group in one, avoiding subgroups.

5. Team management tasks when necessary and assigned by the Technical Corps.

6. Request the change to a partner's referee when it must be substituted for a special reason.

7. Be the reflection of the players, show interest in each talk, concentration and work. Being able to manage failures and successes. "Neither the losses are so small nor the victories so great."

8. Choose together with the captain of the opposing team the field or ball draw.

9. Exercise your leadership. Trust, convince and apply the coach's ideas. Concern for peers, encourage mistakes and congratulate success.

10. Enforce the instructions and decisions of the referee, helping the referee, his protection and that the game develops normally from beginning to end. Be an example to the referee, formal communication with him, and prevent a partner from interacting incorrectly with the referee.