Mentoring young players is what the league is all about. As a player who is still quite new to the league, I personally know the value of taking someone under your wing. I didn’t know anyone when I first joined and found things overwhelming at times. When I see new people come in and are the same way I was, I really enjoy helping them out. The most natural thing to do is just start a conversation with them. Get talking about who they are, what they like and what they are looking for. Once we get talking about what they are looking for, I ask if they have any questions right off the bat and go from there. For most people, understanding what to do to get better and how to update are some of the most common early questions. The first couple updates can be a little tricky, but once they have a couple under their belt they are set. Navigating the website is also a bit of a roadblock at times. There isn’t a lot that can help with that other than time and familiarity. When players get all of that rolling, the next step is usually how to make money and what to do with it. For most players, media is the easier choice. Some get big into graphics though, which is great. The league certainly needs more of that. Lastly, some of the more ambitious players already have their eyes on league jobs and positions which is once again fantastic. It’s always great to get young blood in the league.
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