In Part 9 of this article series, we discussed the benefits of
awarding yearly fantasy football prizes.
In this final installment we'll summarize the points we've covered in this series and provide a few key points moving foward.
If you’ve taken the time to read this entire article series, you should have all the tools necessary to get started with your own fantasy football league.
There are many factors to consider when starting your own fantasy league, but knowing the problems you will face before they arise is half of the
battle. The goal of this article series was not to resolve these problems for you, but rather to make you aware of the challenges which lay ahead and
provide ideas for meeting those challenges.
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If you're truly fantasy football novice, educate yourself on the basics of fantasy football. Research the popular fantasy football strategies and brush up
on the fundamentals of the American football. Football statistics translate directly into fantasy statistics so make sure your football knowledge is sound.
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Recruit fellow owners who you know will be dedicated to the league. There is nothing worse than a league where some owners don't participate,
so take special care in choosing owners.
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Appoint a responsible league commissioner who is dedicated to the betterment of the league. The commissioner will ultimately hold the league together
so this owner should be respected and well-versed in the intricacies of fantasy football.
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Charge a reasonable league entry fee to be used to finance your league's online hosting and to award yearly prizes. You should be aware of the financial state of
your fellow owners so choose a fee that is acceptable to everyone.
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Spend time researching online services to host your fantasy league. Ideally, you will remain with this service for years to come so invest the time
up front to properly weigh your options and make a knowledgeable choice.
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When constructing your league configuration options, start with the basic options. The number of teams you choose, the maximum size of each team's roster,
and the scoring system you establish will have lasting effects on your league, so choose your configuration wisely. A good starting point
is the standard fantasy football scoring system. Roll-up all of your high-level rules into an fantasy football constitution.
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Make it your goal to hold a live fantasy football draft each and every year. A live fantasy draft is a great venue for creating camaraderie and
talking smack about the previous fantasy season.
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Award one or more league prizes to those teams which perform best each fantasy season. Prizes could include money, trophies, or anything else that
encourages league participation.
We hope that this article series has put you on the path to fantasy football success. If you found this article to be helpful, check back for updates
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