There must be a connection between the team leadership structure and the team hierarchy. It is hard to rally the team, when everyone knows the coaches make all the decisions. I can recall some very respected athletes who served as team captains telling me their coach s response to their suggestions was, you play, I coach . A tough environment in which to foster leadership. Nurture your leaders.
Leaders can only lead if called upon to do so.
And understand they will make mistakes. But leaders can effect the performance of the team, if the team recognizes their role as leaders only coaches can convey this respect. There is no switch to turn on leadership. I am told I have fairly well developed leadership skills. Like the Marines, I nurture my leaders and involve them regularly.