Whether elected or appointed, captains play an essential role in the leadership of the team. Each team will have the ability to set forth their  own policies on selecting captains. Bellows Falls expects that captains will be outstanding role models for other team members in their actions on and off the playing field. They will serve as the liaison between the coaching  staff and athletes; they will serve a primary role in the motivation of individuals, team spirit and good sportsmanship. A good captain will provide the leadership that is so important for a team to develop the cohesion essential for success.