By Layla Alogna – Staff Reporter

The captains of the Law boys soccer team are looking to lead the team to a successful fall season.

The team is off to a solid start with one win and two ties so far this season. The three captains of the team are seniors Cooper Fitzgerald, Eliot Melgar, and Declan Wywoda.

The captains set good examples for their teammates and have many responsibilities. 

“My responsibilities as a captain are keeping the team organized and getting everyone to show up on time to every practice and warmup,” Melgar said. “I also have to lead by example, always giving my full effort in games and practices.”

The three captains always make sure to put the team first.

“A big misconception is that being a leader is being the best on the team, and ordering everyone around,” Fitzgerald said. “To lead is to know your team, work hard to set an example, and keep everyone’s head in the game. Being the best on the team isn’t  a bad thing, but to be a good leader I believe you need to have good communication skills and a strong mental game.”

Their passion for the sport started at a young age and has only grown through the years.

“Soccer was my first sport,” Wywoda said. “I started when I was four years old I believe. It wasn’t always my favorite sport as a child but now I love the game and everything that it brings.”

Head coach Mr. Gruber had nothing but positive things to say about the three leaders.

“I chose the three captains because they have been with the program for the last 4 years and witnessed from past captains what it takes to lead the team and each of the three captains each have different qualities to them which makes them successful,” Gruber said. “Declan leads by example on and off the field, Cooper is great with communication and getting guys together and organized and Eliot preaches positive feedback and helps younger players achieve success but helping them in practice and giving them advice.”

Their teammates think very highly of their captains and admire their leadership.

“Our captions lead by example and really help to guide us during the game,” junior Alex Rodriguez said. “I admire how hard the captains work not just during the games but in practices as well.”

The underclassmen look up to their captains and are looking forward to a successful season.

“They make us work harder,” freshman Kevin Cepetelli said. “I admire how they push us to try harder and not make us slack.”