Cheltenham Cougars Lacrosse Club

Minchroadster · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: MEN'S 1ST TEAM CAPTAIN - 2008/09

Dear all,

I've agreed with Biscuits that we will run a preliminary poll for next year's 1st team captain on this forum.

Please vote only once for the player you feel should lead and captain the 1st team next season;

Depending on the level of response from this poll Biscuits and I will decide whether we need to undertake any further election process for this very important position.

Please ensure that when you vote you also post your name and any other comments you would like to make about the organization and arrangements for the Cougar's 1st team next season.

You may suggest other players not included on this list - unfortunately the poll facility limits the number of names I have been able to include.

All feedback, including constructive criticism, will enable us to improve how the elected committee manage and organize all aspects of the club for you as players next season.

I'm not sure how the ladies intend to elect their captain, they may also choose to use this facility on the Cougars forum?

PLEASE ENCOURAGE OTHER COUGAR PLAYERS TO VOTE TOO!

Mark G
(Men's 1st Team Coordinator)

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biscuits · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

Come on guys start posting you votes........
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Donkey · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: ross on wye (ish)

iv voted for craig.
anyman that is still smiling after his car tries to blow him up gets my vote.
il just have to pretend he's not scottish Smile

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Pingu · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

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Monty · Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 5

I'm gonna vote for Mark. Experience is key me thinks. I think you need to ask yourselves what the role of a captain is:

1. On field decisions -
Time outs etc. - you need to have someone who knows when the right time to call a time out is - this should b done by the coach but we don't always have one on the side line. Timing is key toposession and the flow of the game - not to mention legality which we get done for al the time - why I have no clue.

2. Off field decisions -
Some onee who can critically evaluate players so as to help the team - be it personal improvement, position, or line-up. Often these are decisions made on the day or in our case - always the night B4.

3. Personal problems -
The captain should always be the first point of call for te players if they need to talk to someone. They should be able to offer advise in the best interests of the individual rather than the team.

Let's not forget running training and showing up for every game and practice.

Been there done that - I wouldn't want the job again - I get my say without it anyway.

Oh and quick heads up - I don't think we'll have Stu next year, he was offered a place on the Salisbury Lacrosse Team as a face off specialist. Would you want to play for us or Salisbury???

Minchroadster · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject:

Ninja · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject:

hey all, usin a phone as internet so bear wit me. my vote is mark g, for all of the reasons alex mentioned. other options are.. donkey, buster or craig. all 4 have put in massive commitment and would have th respect of th whole team. actually make that 5. rich beattie would make a great captain too. again 4 all th above. as long as he can get his temper controlled at times ;-) ginga lovin. missin th team and th beautiful game. x x

spooney · Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

my votes on Mark,

He is already respected by the other players and not just because of his age, if anyone can bring us our long awaited premiership glory its him!

and he is 99.9% cool under pressure (apart from that greatly diserverd trip preformed with the wrath of a man wronged!)

next year will be good

spoon

Dandy · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

I vote for Mr G. Echo what Alex said above