Now, you might be wondering – What exactly goes into choosing a team for an athlete?
1. Here’s an obvious one, salary. But let’s talk details.
– Guarantee, injury, bonuses for individual performance. Yes, athletes get bonuses too. Here are some examples of NFL contracts with performance bonuses.
– Length of term. Are you joining this team for a good time or a long time? Maybe both.
2. Culture + Team
– What is the “coaching” staff like?
– What ‘mode’ are they in: Super-Bowl-Bound, Re-Build, or Bust?
– Who are their other ‘star players’? And, why did those players choose this team?
– What’s the playing time like? Will you be starter or backup?
– Why does the team want you, and how badly do they want you?
3. Conditions
– What’s the weather like?
– What’s the field like – turf or grass?
– How are the fans?
– Which division/conference would you play in?
3. Personal Circumstances
– Will you need to relocate or commute?
– Your current fan club – how hard or easy will it be for them to attend games?
– What is there medical staff like?