“Everybody knows who the leaders are.”
Curt Cignetti said he has never voted for captains.
The longer I coached, the more I understood exactly what he meant.
Some years we had captains. Some years we didn’t. We selected them differently depending on the team.
But I also saw choosing captains create more problems than it solved.
So when coaches would ask me, “What if we pick the wrong captains?”
My answer became pretty simple:
Then don’t pick them.
Develop ALL of your leaders.
Build collective leadership.
Give kids opportunities to lead without needing a title.
Because Cignetti is right.
Your players know who the leaders are.
Your coaches know.
Your locker room knows.
Leadership rises to the top.
You don’t need a “C” on your chest to lead.
And giving someone the title of captain doesn’t suddenly make them a leader.
Sometimes it just gives the wrong person more influence.
That can be dangerous.
Develop everyone as leaders.
Then let leadership emerge. 🔥
After 18 incredible seasons, Head Coach Julie Jerrell is stepping down from BC Girls Lacrosse. A two-time Coach of the Year, she made history by leading BC to its first State Championship in 2026. Thank you, Julie, for your leadership and lasting legacy! 🥍💙🏆
@Modi8536 Good luck! Hopefully our @carmelgirlsLAX players have fun competing off the lax field! I love that they are using their off season in a tremendous way!
@SydandTP good luck coaching lacrosse!!! You guys are going to fall in love with the sport. As a former bball player, you will totally understand the big picture of the game. So many similarities. I love coaching @carmelgirlsLAX!!!!
Saturday plans? We got you covered! 🔑🎟️
We’re hosting the Midwest Region semifinal Saturday at 1 PM against the winner of Grand Valley & Ashland as the #️⃣1️⃣ seed for the first time since 2022.
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Congratulations to Carla Baker on a well deserved honor! Coach Baker has made a huge impact on student-athletes at Carmel. She currently serves as an assistant coach in soccer and lacrosse, previously being awarded the CHS Assistant Coach of the Year award in 2021.
@Pacers I tried to find the link for kids club and it is only for last year. This is my first time trying to sign up my grandson. Thank you for any help!