This article from Proactive Coaching, written by guest contributor Nancy O'Neil, Director of Athletics/Wellness/Activities at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Massachusetts, makes the case for shared leadership in interscholastic athletics. It explains how to redefine leadership as working well with others, describes captains council models used by teams at her school, and addresses the barriers to moving away from the traditional captain model. It is from the Proactive Coaching Leadership collection.
Introduction
Excellence is never an accident. It requires a clear, intelligent vision, intentional action, sincere effort and choosing the hard right over the easy shortcut. The culture of your program is the leader's personal signature. It tells people who you are and what your stand for. Our guest writer, Nancy O'Neil leads an athletic department that stands for excellence.
Since 1994, Nancy has been the Director of Athletics/Wellness/Activities at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The National Federation of State High School Associations has named Nancy O'Neil of Massachusetts as the recipient of the 2012 NFHS Coach Educator of the Year Award.