[header] How to be a good team captain [title] Give a full effort all the time. [step] The most important part of being a captain is leading by example. Because you are the captain, your teammates will look up to you and follow your lead whether you want them to or not. 
No matter the situation, your teammates need to see you working as hard as you can to win the game; you are also the primary person who will either be rewarded for credit or criticised for the team's performance. [substeps] Some ways to show your effort include not jogging when you should be running, and never giving up on a play.