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Is the agent or agency that’s recruiting you registered to practice as an agent or agency in your state? For the NFL, sports agent firms must be registered with the National Football League Player’s Association (NFLPA) to negotiate a contract for a player. The Uniform Athlete Agents Act, or the UAAA, is a state lawRead more

The first thing to do going into an important contract negotiation is to have a true understanding of your or your client’s position and interests. In the world of sports, much like other industries, contracts can make or break an individual and/or company. Negotiations are often hotly contested, and sometimes emotions get in the way ofRead more

This article is for all the young athletes who depend on Sports Networker to provide resourceful tools for your future sports career. You’ve got hustle, talent, and on your way to the pro level. How do you find a sports agent who has your best interest in mind? Here are some tips to help you findRead more

Sports agents serve a valuable role in terms of securing and negotiating contracts for the professional athlete. Lawyers who represent athletes have generally been trained in the fundamentals of contracts and should be familiar with the current market value of their client relative to other athletes within the same sport. However, it should be notedRead more

Think going pro is easy? The reality is that it’s not. There’s much more to it than simply being an elite athlete. There are workouts to set up, agents to appoint, contracts to negotiate, finances to deal with and a number of other more technical facets that go unseen by the average football fan. WarrenRead more

While I trusted that my agent was working for me, I needed to know I could reach him. You don’t want an agent who acts like a spy, going dark for undisclosed periods of time at a moment’s notice. With my second agent, I was able to call him anytime. He always answered his phone,Read more

SPORTS AGENTS: As a professional athlete, choosing your sports agent is an important decision. A good agent can make a player’s career. A bad agent can break a player’s spirit by putting him or her in bad jobs earning little or no money. It is important to understand what to look for when deciding whatRead more