All returning cross country runners should nominate one or two seniors to be team captain for our 2024 cross country season. In your nomination, please describe how your nominee exemplifies the attributes of leadership and dedication described below. Nominations are due by June 6 by email to Coach Kohuth (skohuth@dpsk12.net).

Our captains should lead and exemplify the best of Denver East Cross Country. A great captain:

• Believes you and the people around you are capable of greatness and understands it must be earned daily.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in words and actions.
• Is respectful of teammates, teachers, and coaches; does the assigned workout at best effort; passes on positive energy to teammates; conducts drills and warm-ups and post run work correctly and completely; looks to help younger athletes; holds themselves and teammates accountable to team standards.
• Is a top teammate: the teammate who changes someone’s day, week, season for the better.
• Has the courage to lead others.