Family Time.

Spending time with your family is the most important thing in life. For professional athletes, they barely get to spend time with their kids and spouses. Being on the road, getting traded to a different time, and doing endorsement deals; keeps them busy and way for months. Some athletes live in the city or state they're playing in and other they have to fly back and forth from one place to another. Athletes children doesn't get to see their father/mother all the time which is not good for the kids especially the spouse. The spouse has a lot to deal with because they don't know if they are cheating on them or if they are not hurt. Its hard for them not seeing their husbands/wives all the time. Elements Consulting and Life Coaching said "Being on the road, being traded, financial ups and downs, changes from majors to the minors, marriage, children, career-ending injuries, adjusting to new cities and social circles, on- and off-season transitions; not only must the professional athlete learn to cope with these, but they are all unique situations the spouse of a professional athlete must face, while being the family 'glue'". Moving from city to city, changing the kids school, and finding an job plays a major role for the families because they don't know when their husband/wife is getting traded.

Sports Relocation said "Generally speaking, we know that our clients are unable to take the time off in order to relocate their families. It is something that on such tight time schedules is hard for them to manage, and they need to know that the team handling their move is capable and reliable. This is particularly true in the cases of those we have seen who have had to deal with the mid-season trade, because it is already stressful- then to add moving a family, well, that is when things become very complicated. Our team makes these things simple, we create a perfect plan that works with you and your family to ensure that the entire move is as smooth as possible''.  Most families live with the athletes in the city they are in but most of the time they leave their family for months then go back after the season is over. Most families get to see them play at these games when they won't too. Like Drew Brees, from the Saints, he gives his wife, kids, mother, father, and grandmother tickets to all his games so they can see him play. I know its hard to joggle work and family especially being famous, but these athletes sometimes need to think about their kids and spouses more then playing a sport.

Work Cited:

http://www.elementsconsulting.biz/families.php

http://www.sportsrelocation.com/blog/2011/01/12/family-life-for-professional-athletes-sportsrelocation-com/