Since the early days of the CompuSports Media Exchange, among our most popular articles with visitors are those which deal with leadership.

In 5 Essential Leadership Qualities for Parents, Players and Coaches, an article written for us in the Summer of 2002, Bret Johnson of Camp Quarterback wrote the following opening:

“Whether you coach little league baseball or NFL football, all coaches look to their team leaders for the same 6 essential qualities that can mean the difference between a good season and a undefeated record. While it is believed that some people are born leaders, leadership can be developed through practice and conscious effort.

Parents spend countless hours and thousands of dollars developing the physical skill of their children to excel in their chosen sport. Coaches know that physical skill is only one essential quality in selecting key players. It’s the intangible, sometimes immeasurable qualities that make a player invaluable to an organization. Parents, players and coaches who work to develop these 6 essential qualities will see their efforts pay off.”

Another popular leadership article was contributed by Larry Beckish. Simply entitled Leaders… this article is about the attributes of Leaders and the importance of Leaders to a football team.

Most recently, Tony DeMeo worked with CompuSports Media Services to produce the first webinar based on his book, Commonsense Rules for Everyday Leaders. The webinar topic – Being a Leader, can be viewed below.

Coach DeMeo’s book is a quick and enjoyable book to read, and can serve as a reference not just for coaches, but for anyone who finds themself in a position to influence others. The book can be purchased on Amazon, or at http://tonydemeo.com