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While this is going to be your league, new commissioners need to remember that the league isn’t just about you. The commissioner’s biggest responsibility is to make sure that everything from the draft to the trade market is both fair and fun for everyone.

That’s why it’s important to create a sense of community. Having a meeting with managers prior to the draft is a great first step. Managers should have some input into the selection parameters and scoring format. If you’re playing for a prize or to avoid a late-place penalty, everyone should have some input into that as well.

If you force a manager to play for stakes he is not comfortable with, you can be sure that you will lose participants during the season. And no commissioner wants that.

If your group is local, getting everyone together for a league dinner or a night out can be a great way to kick off fantasy season. And hey, in-person drafts are still a thing. If that’s not possible, a quick video conference or group chat can be a great alternative.

Once the rules, selection guidelines and scoring have been agreed upon, it’s time to come up with the perfect competition name. Making this a group effort can create a sense of community that will keep managers coming back in future seasons.

Most experienced managers are familiar with the guidelines for coming up with team names. Take a player’s name like Tyreek Hill, mix it with a common phrase or popular reference, and come up with a name like “King of the Hill” or “Tyreek of Victory.”

The same process can be applied to league names, only you’re working with something other than player names. If you’re taking a crowd-sourced approach, finding a common threat between managers is a good place to start.

For example, a work competition might be “The Office” or “The Tush Paper Push,” while a family competition might appeal to “Schwartz and 10.” For a group of friends who enjoy science fiction or fantasy, a name like “The Avengers” or “Darkside Linebackers” might work.

The most important thing is to ensure that everyone feels involved in the new competition where possible.