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Leadership in a team

Leadership in a team is the influence individual athletes and the coach have on the group's goals, atmosphere and behaviour.

Definition

It can be formal (the captain, the coach) or informal. It shows up in the team's tasks, its emotions and its social life.

How it shows up in sport

Leaders set the standards, offer support in hard moments and help hold the plan together under pressure.

Related tests

Leadership style and roles are clarified through questionnaires and observation.

Exercises

Developed through work on roles, communication and shared goal setting.

Related terms and issues

See team cohesion.

Related topics

See also

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