Leadership Attitude Relay
Attitude
Legend
- player
- coach / parent
- movement path
How it works
Develop an attitude of accountability and leadership by rotating team captains who are responsible for their team's energy during a competitive relay.
What you need
- field hockey sticks
- field hockey ball
- cones
Your focus
Placing leadership responsibility on players develops ownership of team attitude. When athletes must actively model and manage the energy of their group, they internalize the attitude habits more deeply. Competitive relay format creates genuine pressure that tests the attitude skills.
Divide into teams of 4; rotate a 'captain' role each rep who is responsible for the team's energy and communication.
Run a moving with the ball relay race, each player dribbles 20 yards and back, hands off to the next.
Captain must actively encourage teammates and redirect any negativity during the relay.
Debrief: which captain's attitude was most impactful and why?
Helpful cues
- The captain sets the tone, loud and positive
- Pick your teammate up, not down
- Your attitude is contagious, spread the right one
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Give captains a script of encouragement phrases to start.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Add a consequence (e.g., extra lap) for the team, and observe who leads through adversity.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
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