diff --git a/rowers/models.py b/rowers/models.py
index ab94a5d7..7c67f0f1 100644
--- a/rowers/models.py
+++ b/rowers/models.py
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ class Team(models.Model):
     
     name = models.CharField(max_length=150,unique=True,verbose_name='Team Name')
     notes = models.CharField(blank=True,max_length=200,verbose_name='Team Purpose')
-    manager = models.ForeignKey(User)
+    manager = models.ForeignKey(User, null=True)
     private = models.CharField(max_length=30,choices=choices,default='open',
                                verbose_name='Team Type')