2. FANTASY SPORTS “BASEBALL”

3. What is “FANTASY SPORTS”? The simplest way to enjoy sports on a whole new, interactive level.

4. 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

5. F.F.B.L 2014 FANTASY BASEBALL Step 1 – Form a partnership Step 2 – Create your teams database (Excel Spreadsheet) Step 3 – Location (select city, state) Step 4 – Name your franchise Step 5 – Design/Create Step ? – F.F.B.L. 2014 Draft Player Research and Daily Operations (on going)

6. 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

7. 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

8. Location, Location, Location Research cities before settling in Determine best site based on: –Average population –Competition –Average income –Logistics –Many other factors

9. Who are we? Name your franchise Design Team Logo Design Team Mascot Create Team Slogan Design Team Uniforms Create misc. team Apparel

10. Home is where you hang your hat! Design your Stadium Ticket Design Ticket Packages/Pricing Vendor Options/Pricing Provide at least one unique product/service

11. Be prepared Have a back-up plan Pay attention to the Salary Cap Draft Day – 3/24/2014

12. 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 )

13. Daily Operations Update team/player statistics Keep looking to improve Be creative Communicate with your partner

14. Do your HOMEWORK!!

15. S.M. 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rules/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