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=**Lettering and Captains**=

Average Team Finish Top 6, consistently attend practices and meets, and gives solid effort in meets and practices. or Race Time – 18:30 boys (5K) or 22:30 girls (5K), consistently attend practices and meets, and gives solid effort in meets and practices. or Coaches Discretion It is expected that all team members directly communicate with both coaches when a schedule conflict interferes with their ability to make a meet or practice.
 * Lettering**

The most important thing a cross country captain does is set the example for the team. The captain doesn’t need to be the fastest runner on the team, but the captain should work the hardest (on and off season).
 * Expectations for a Captain**

Traits of a Captain:
 * Leads by doing.
 * Trains year round and gets teammates to do the same.
 * Demonstrates initiative as a leader.
 * Knowledgeable about the sport.
 * Infectious positive attitude.

Duties of a Captain:
 * Be a role model for all team members
 * Arrives at the first day of practice fit and ready to compete
 * Completes summer training and maintain a summer training journal
 * Always on time with a focus to the day’s workout
 * Attend all team events


 * Organize summer training
 * Pick a time and location
 * Make sure at least one team member is there for every run
 * Encourage teammates to attend


 * Generate Team Spirit
 * Lead warm-ups, stretches, and cool downs
 * Lead team at meets for warmup and cool down
 * Know and support your team mates
 * Be a conduit between the coaches and team concerning team issues
 * Help articulate team goals for the team

The Cross Country Team may select captains at the end of the season for the next year. In some cases, the selection may not occur until the midpoint of the season. The team and coaches will vote on captains. The team has had between one and three captains depending on the particular season.