An office pool can be a fun way to get involved with NCAA football, even if you never make it to a game in person. Done right, a pool can create great camaraderie. If you're in sales or marketing and are putting together a pool with clients, be aware of how your interaction with customers could be affected if they win or lose. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Set Up Your Pool: Use an online site or download free software so you can watch the games instead of tallying scores by hand. Start by searching online for "ncaa pool manager."
• Invite Your Participants: Many sites allow you to send an email invite to the people you want to participate. Remember who you are inviting. Invite more people than you expect to have in your pool, because not everyone will accept the invite.
• Communicate: Let participants know that you are the person to come to if they have questions or disputes. Remind them of key dates, such as when the brackets are released and the deadline for submitting their picks.
• Be Legal: Be sure to follow your local laws when it comes to pools.
• Create Closure: After the tournament, send an email to the pool members congratulating the winners and award any prizes that may have been up for grabs. This puts a nice finishing touch on the tournament and gives closure to the experience.