Captain (sports)

The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field.

In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers.

Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules.

A captain is also the first one a referee looks to while explaining the results of a play or giving a foul, or flag.

A captain must stay calm and cool headed when talking with a referee to ensure the most accurate determinants of the game.