The role of a team physician is an integral part of establishing a new practice. Regardless of the type of practice one enters, the team physician role provides an opportunity to establish an early referral base to build the foundation of a successful practice. Although this comes with great responsibility and significant time commitments, the joy of developing your practice doing what you enjoy most, sports medicine, makes these drawbacks less perceptible. Using all your potential resources and keeping your eye on the ball will simplify reaching the goal of having a happy, healthy, and rewarding career.