2019 World Clinic Eve Julian: Team Captains: Selecting and Training Your Leaders 

Eve Julian, the current Secretary of NISCA and head coach at Ottawa Hills High School, discussed the evolution of her approach to selecting and training team captains. Initially, she allowed the team to choose captains, which often led to poor leadership. She then implemented a vetting process, eventually transitioning to a structured interview and selection process. Julian emphasized the importance of defining captain roles, conducting interviews, and providing leadership training. She uses Jeff Janssen's "The Team Captain's Leadership Manual" for training, focusing on topics like commitment, confidence, and conflict resolution. The process includes weekly check-ins and team bonding activities to foster effective leadership and team cohesion.