A team captain should lead by example; they should be the player their teammates can look up to and rely on for guidance and motivation. Captains should be able to inspire and unite the team, encouraging them to work and play with passion, and to abide by team rules. The coaches decide on which players should be captains based on those qualities. The players that often have these qualities and are in the running for the captain role are those who have been on the team for a while, who have great sportsmanship and respect for the game and their opponents, who persevere and work hard, and whose dedication and dedication to the team is above and beyond. The coaches look for these qualities to decide which players will be captains or in the running for the captain role.