fantasy sports “baseball” what is “fantasy sports”? the simplest way to enjoy sports on a...
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FANTASY SPORTS“BASEBALL”
What is “FANTASY SPORTS”?
• The simplest way to enjoy sports on a whole new, interactive level.
Who is in charge in fantasy sports?
• You are in control
• You, as a team owner, become the teams General Manager and assume all the decision making roles
F.F.B.L 2013 FANTASY BASEBALL• Step 1 – Form a partnership
• Step 2 – Location (select city, state)
• Step 3 – Name your franchise
• Step 4 – Design/Create (Name, Logo, Slogan, Mascot, Uniforms, Team Apparel, Stadium, Vending options, Ticket Options, Promotional Games, etc.
• Step 5 – Create your teams database (Excel Spreadsheet)
• Step 6 – F.F.B.L. 2013 Draft
• Player Research (on going)
• Daily operations (on going)
Form a partnership
• Select a classmate to team-up with• 1 or 2 people per team• Each team member will assume the role of co-
G.M.• 1 co-G.M will be head of the pitching staff• 1 co-G.M. will be head of the position players• All other franchise related decisions will be made
as a joint effort
Location, Location, Location
• Research cities before settling in
• Determine best site based on:– Average population– Competition– Average income– Logistics– Many other factors
Who are we?• Name your franchise
• Design team Logo
• Design team Slogans
• Design Team Uniforms
• Create misc. team Apparel
Home is where you hang your hat!
• Design your Stadium
• Ticket Design
• Ticket Options/Pricing
• Vendor Options/Pricing
• Provide at least one unique product/service
How do I keep track of everything?
• Utilizing the tools within Microsoft Excel each team will create a Team Database
• Team Roster
• Calculate Team/Player Statistics
• Salary Cap Budgeting
• Daily operations Budgeting
Draft Day – 3/19/2013
• Be prepared
• Have a back-up plan
• Pay attention to the Salary Cap
Who do I draft?• 1 of each Position Player• 4 Starting Pitchers• 3 Relief Pitchers• 2 Utility Infielder• 2 Utility Outfielder• 1 Flex Player (any position excluding pitcher)
Daily Operations
• Update team/player statistics
• Keep looking to improve
• Be creative
• Communicate with your partner
Do your HOMEWORK!!
• Player Research• Fantasy Magazines• Baseball Weekly• ESPN• Local News (Sports)• Internet
( sports.yahoo.com / mlb.com / espn.com )• Newspaper
S.M. 2013 Fantasy BaseballRules/Guidelines
• I am the league Commissioner
• Prior to each step you will be given an Assignment Sheet/Rubric
• Additional assignments
• League stipulations (salary cap, transactions, final standings)
• GRADE