As a part of the S29 Rookie class I have extremely limited experience with the league but I’m very excited of what I have been apart of and what is yet to come. As an individual with little experience with discord and forums, it was slightly overwhelming with the creating a player and the rookie task. Right away I realize everyone has been so willing to help and answer any questions. This has made what seemed to be a very overwhelming task a smoother process. I was fortunate to be invited by a very involved member. This member being able to answer all my questions has possibly made the difference in following through the creating process and not becoming to overwhelmed to the point of quitting.
This could have very well been something I have overlooked or not yet reached this point, but some sort of mentorship program or job positions. A “request a mentor” type request when signing up is something I would have been highly interested. Again, I was fortunate enough to have this mentor through the member who invited me. Our convos have been a very back and forth of “sorry for so many questions” and him understanding the process so well that it is no problem.
From the conversations I’ve had I have been so welcomed and had so much information shared with me. Everyone seems to be willing to share everything they know and be very helpful. I’m currently in conversations with a team scout who has been nothing but helpful. Sharing their experience and being able to make suggestions and answer questions. Helping me with my personal agenda vs trying to just go through the motions.
So what is the real life solution to these hurdles players face as the take the step into the big league? AGENTS! I think these mentors could be a hired position or even separate entity in itself. It seems like there are set rules for having only one player at a time. Is this something members who are looking for a little bit more can do? Creating an agent and helping these new members create teams? Make the some sort of paying job that would help the member earn more points to increase their players. Could this become something even bigger where different agency companies are making their pitches to get players, old and new, to sign with their agency? I can see once becoming more familiar with the league, to look at opening an agency and creating an avenue to make this the easiest process for new members.
Does this add in a new attribute? Marketability. How well a player does on the field doesn’t always mean they are who you want reppin your agency or your brand. Points being put toward market ability would create more need to keep active. Brands can be unlocked by achieving different levels of marketability.
This would also be another way to gain income. Once signed with different brands on differently levels you can increase your annual or weekly income. Who doesn’t want to sign with Nike, Gatorade, or Hulu Sports? But of course these levels will just be for the stars. While the new rookie class may get some offers from a local car dealership, they can continue to work and win, to increase they chances with more well known brands.
These brands are would have a number of factors they would look at before signing a player to represent their company. Their marketability stat. The higher this stat is the more attractive it would be to sign. Along with this you need a player who would be an impact in the game. Personal stats allow the brand to achieve with you, so being a good player is important. Additionally winning teams always attract the most fans. The team success will alter how intense a brand or agency would pursue an athlete to sign with the brand.
Between all the factors a player will have to always keep some of these things in mind when making career choices. The same as the teams themselves compete, the different agency and brands would also be competing for the athletes. This would create the opportunity to bring a whole new element to the league and would allow users to compete in a different way, while still managing their player.
I would make a requirement of X amount of year in the league to become an agent or to manage a brand. But I do believe this could overall create a new element while also helping new users who are entering the league. I hope that someday this could be looked at to create an aspect athletes deal with on a daily basis. To win a championship, and then be offered a lifetime deal with Nike for your own line of cleats? Can you say G.O.A.T?
This could have very well been something I have overlooked or not yet reached this point, but some sort of mentorship program or job positions. A “request a mentor” type request when signing up is something I would have been highly interested. Again, I was fortunate enough to have this mentor through the member who invited me. Our convos have been a very back and forth of “sorry for so many questions” and him understanding the process so well that it is no problem.
From the conversations I’ve had I have been so welcomed and had so much information shared with me. Everyone seems to be willing to share everything they know and be very helpful. I’m currently in conversations with a team scout who has been nothing but helpful. Sharing their experience and being able to make suggestions and answer questions. Helping me with my personal agenda vs trying to just go through the motions.
So what is the real life solution to these hurdles players face as the take the step into the big league? AGENTS! I think these mentors could be a hired position or even separate entity in itself. It seems like there are set rules for having only one player at a time. Is this something members who are looking for a little bit more can do? Creating an agent and helping these new members create teams? Make the some sort of paying job that would help the member earn more points to increase their players. Could this become something even bigger where different agency companies are making their pitches to get players, old and new, to sign with their agency? I can see once becoming more familiar with the league, to look at opening an agency and creating an avenue to make this the easiest process for new members.
Does this add in a new attribute? Marketability. How well a player does on the field doesn’t always mean they are who you want reppin your agency or your brand. Points being put toward market ability would create more need to keep active. Brands can be unlocked by achieving different levels of marketability.
This would also be another way to gain income. Once signed with different brands on differently levels you can increase your annual or weekly income. Who doesn’t want to sign with Nike, Gatorade, or Hulu Sports? But of course these levels will just be for the stars. While the new rookie class may get some offers from a local car dealership, they can continue to work and win, to increase they chances with more well known brands.
These brands are would have a number of factors they would look at before signing a player to represent their company. Their marketability stat. The higher this stat is the more attractive it would be to sign. Along with this you need a player who would be an impact in the game. Personal stats allow the brand to achieve with you, so being a good player is important. Additionally winning teams always attract the most fans. The team success will alter how intense a brand or agency would pursue an athlete to sign with the brand.
Between all the factors a player will have to always keep some of these things in mind when making career choices. The same as the teams themselves compete, the different agency and brands would also be competing for the athletes. This would create the opportunity to bring a whole new element to the league and would allow users to compete in a different way, while still managing their player.
I would make a requirement of X amount of year in the league to become an agent or to manage a brand. But I do believe this could overall create a new element while also helping new users who are entering the league. I hope that someday this could be looked at to create an aspect athletes deal with on a daily basis. To win a championship, and then be offered a lifetime deal with Nike for your own line of cleats? Can you say G.O.A.T?
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