Sport Psychology Team Roles

comedian

someone who consistently uses humor to amuse others

spark plug

someone who fires up teammates through inspirational actions/words

enforcer

someone who is trusted to protect teammates by fighting back when the opponent team uses aggressive tactics

mentor

someone who guides other members with their knowledge and expereinces

informal leader-nonverbal

someone who leads other members through actions without verbal commands

informal leader-verbal

someone who leads other members by being outspoken and by giving verbal directions

team player

someone who makes sacrifices for the team and places their team’s and teammates’ needs before their own

star player

someone who stands out with exceptional personality or performance

social convener

someone who organizes gatherings for members to socialize

cancer/bad apple

someone who spreads negativity throughout the team

distracter

someone who disturbs teammates’ focus during important tasks

malingerer

someone who constantly feigns and/or exaggerates injuries for benefits such as drawing sympathy or gaining access to therapies