25 Leadership Scenarios for Team Leaders

This guide gives coaches 25 real-world scenarios that challenge athletes to think, discuss, and practice leadership. Each scenario includes:

• A situation leaders may face on any team
• A leader tip with mindset and strategy
• A sample response leaders could actually use
• A coach debrief with reflection questions

It’s a plug-and-play tool for leadership councils, captains’ meetings, or team discussions, helping athletes build confidence, accountability, and communication skills through guided conversation and role-play.

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