The Wildcat coaching staff is excited to introduce our 2024 captains.
The 2025 senior class is eager to make an impact in the program this season. With 8 seniors graduated in 2024, there are many open roster spots and plenty of opportunities of big roles for new faces. They are all talented volleyball players, great students, and fantastic individuals. Our 4 captains were chosen by the coaches after an application and interview process, and are now spending the summer in a leadership study with the coaching staff. This summer the captains are reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. The captains and coaches will directly apply this knowledge to the program with weekly lessons and team building opportunities. The captains’ desire is to be servant leaders, and their expectations are outlined here.
When asked why they wanted to be a captain, here were their responses:
“I would love to be a captain for not only being a role model towards the younger girls in the program but to be able to have different types of connections with the girls.”
“I would like to be a captain of the volleyball program because I want to be someone that the younger players can look up to and feel comfortable around. When I was just a freshmen the captains seemed like the nicest and most reliable people in the whole program. I was never scared of them because they felt like a shoulder I could lean on and I hope that I can be that for everyone in the gym, the bus, and even past the volleyball season. Starting in such a big program can be intimidating, and I want the younger girls to know they aren’t alone.”
“I want to be a captain because I think that I can make a difference and that I can help to build a program that is strong and connected. I would like to be a captain so that I can set the example for younger players in the program and I can demonstrate what it looks like to be a member of the Chisago Lakes Volleyball program and how to act and treat others in the program.”
“I don’t think I will ever be able to fully explain how much this program has done for me as a person. This is my family, and my home. Chisago Lakes Volleyball has been a constant in my life since I moved here in the 5th grade. Not only has this program been by my side, urging me to reach my full potential, but it has been there to support me through times good, and bad. I want to be a captain because this feeling of love should be felt by all girls in the program. I want everyone to feel the way I do. I want everyone to know that this program isn’t just about playing volleyball, but it is a family. It is all about making connections, learning valuable life lessons, and sharing these wonderful experiences.”
We’re excited for all this year has to bring and look forward to these captains having a big impact on our program!
GO WILDCATS!
-Coach Hannah
Chisago Lakes Volleyball 