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There's no question that team management is one
of the more difficult jobs in the league. The
team starts with the leadership of the General
Manager and the team can only go as far as the
GM takes them. Team management is the game
within the game and this page is designed to
help the GMs make the job easier for them.
Each
team is different and there is a wide variation
of how GMs run their team. There are those who
would rather run a team than play and they pride
in having the best team jerseys complete with
matching shoes. There are those who bring
friends and family on a weekly basis creating a
loud yet exciting environment to play in.
Traditionally, there are the nonchalant GMs who
simply get their friends to join the team and
they just want to play.
In a league where the website rivals that of any
basketball leagues in the surrounding area, it
would be a waste for GMs to be strictly one
dimensional. Just like the league, GMs have gone
beyond the ordinary and the variations are
endless. Some have started their own forums (FRANCHISE
and
NIKETALK),
while others created their own highlight reels (ELEMENTS).
Communication is key and GMs have created their
own MySpace page to talk to their players (STYLIN
ON YOU)
or show off
their new pictures. Listed below is a few of our
recommendations on what should be importan
Uniforms
You gotta
look the part. You want to be a real team, then
look like a real team. When Relics and #1
Stunners premiered in the League (Winter 2007),
they intimidated their opponents not only with
their style of play but with their unis. Players are going to
pride themselves with the jersey they wear on
the front and there's a swagger that comes with
it when your team is looking good winning.
Additionally, it makes it easier for the staff
to log your stats when you're wearing a number
on the front and back of your jersey. Help us by
helping yourself.
Know the Rules
The adrenaline of playing in a closely
contested game and knowing the rules can make or
break your team. We've seen it too many times.
Teams will use 2 time outs in the 3rd quarter
and not have any time outs left for the final
period. Players will outsmart their opponents by
knowing how to stop the clock in the waning
seconds and a delay of game violation can be a
difference between a win or a loss. Know the
rules and your team may rule the league.
Fan Support
On one court was a Platinum Division
rivalry game and on other court was a Gold
Division rivalry game. The more competitive game
was being played on the Platinum Division court
but everyone (including teams who were waiting)
was watching the heavily anticipated Hippos vs.
Elements game. Crowd support will bring wonders
to your team because everyone likes playing in
front of a crowd.
Take a joke
All of our writers are unbiased but not
all our writers are kind with their words. You
have the usually reserved Ken Ngarayawongse
who focuses more on strategies and game play
while there's the outspoken Rocky Anciano
who will take your heart out with a few words.
(holds the record for having the most articles
edited due to unnecessary comments) Everyone
enjoys a good laugh so take it for what is.
Pay on time
Get your preferred schedule by paying on
time. It's simple,
pay first
and you get your preferred game time. There was
a team when we allowed teams to play without
paying but that's no longer the case. Check out
the "80
LIST" to your right before adding
these players to your team.
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Anthony
Palacol
James
Santillan
Alvin
Aguilar
In
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