Balancing Life as a Team Physician

This article reviews the author's ten commandments for a balanced life as a team physician: (1) Do the right thing, always, no exceptions; (2) It's better to be an advocate than curse your competition; (3) Don't demand respect from players and coaches, earn it; (4) Loyalty is the weakest of human values (5) Communicate: Team physicians must always be available to athletic training staff; (6) In order to hit the mark, one must aim a little higher; (7) Enjoy your role as team physician; (8) Remember the five A's-Availability, Ability, Affability, Advocacy, and Affiliation; (9) Dare to care; and (10) Don't forget your family and friends.