diff --git a/python_example/python_example.py b/python_example/python_example.py
index fb4d78e..9ab6d15 100644
--- a/python_example/python_example.py
+++ b/python_example/python_example.py
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
 
 class PythonExample(BaseAgent):
 
+    def initialize_agent(self):
+        #This runs once before the bot starts up
+        pass
+
     def get_output(self, packet: GameTickPacket) -> SimpleControllerState:
         controller_state = SimpleControllerState()