American Certified Team Captain Level 1

The complete pathway

What the ACTC1 package includes

ACTC1 blends online learning, guided workshops, interactive team activities, and a practical leadership project so athletes demonstrate leadership instead of only studying it.

1. 01Athlete Safeguards & Positive Sport1 hour
2. 02Leadership Fundamentals2 hours
3. 03Communication & Encouragement2 hours
4. 04Teamwork & Culture2 hours
5. 05Goal Setting & Personal Growth1.5 hours
6. 06Service & Community Leadership1.5 hours

Assessment path

How a team captain earns ACTC1

1. 01
   Complete all required learning modules

   Build the foundations of safe leadership, communication, team culture, goal setting, and service.

2. 02
   Take part in the interactive activities

   Use team scenarios, role play, group discussion, goal work, and leadership reflection to apply each concept.

3. 03
   Pass the knowledge assessments

   Achieve a minimum score of 80% across the required knowledge checks.

4. 04
   Complete the Team Captain Leadership Challenge

   Lead a team activity, create a Team Culture Commitment, set personal and team improvement goals, and complete a personal reflection.

5. 05
   Earn the ACTC1 credential

   ASI reviews the complete record and awards ACTC1 when all requirements and the expected standards of integrity, respect, teamwork, and service are met.

Blended learning design

Built for leadership in action

The suggested 10-hour format balances flexible learning with discussion, practice, and a real leadership project.

• 4 hours of self-paced online learning.
• 3 hours of instructor-led virtual or in-person workshop learning.
• 2 hours of interactive group activities.
• 1 hour devoted to the capstone leadership project.
• Assessment combines knowledge checks, activities, scenarios, a reflection journal, and the capstone project.