Personal Narrative: A Career As A Sports Agent

It all started when i was in fourth grade. It all changed what inspired me came by whole big dream that i wanted to be successful at. I was at school just a normal day, and it was times to go to PE, and my coach got out a circular ball that i had never seen in my life. It was kinda colorful, it had some weird word written on it, but i couldn't see from where i was standing. My coach handed us each one of these balls, and coach called them volleyballs. My coach told us what to do and what not to do, so i was at this net, and just gave the ball a high five because that's what he said to do. Coach came over to me, and kinda directed me through and told me it was called a serve. That day i went home thinking about it, and i decided i want to do

Athletes want to be associated with agents who are reliable. Rosa states, "Athletes and entertainers face intense pressure and temptation, but many do not receive the education and counsel they need in order to plan for a secure financial future," (as cited in Levaux, 2015, p. 1). Sports are just a part of what athletes have to deal with, there’s also public relations. Any professional athlete has their own platform so when it comes to media relations, it would benefit them to have communication skills. A lot of athletes sign their first contracts when they’re still young so they have little experience dealing with media or huge amounts of money. That’s where agents come in and help them with managing money, and keeping them away from bad endeavors. The Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act ("SPARTA") aimed to deter sports agents from engaging in certain overreaching activities and to prevent the unknowing violation of NCAA regulations by universities and athletes (Willenbacher,

The NCAA institutions that an athlete belongs to plus parents and other honest influences should be cautious of any sports agent. They are not doing it for paternalism or for benevolence rather agents are doing it for the money. Even though many sports agents are attorneys, “attorney regulations are not enough to regulate the sports agent profession, and that even more strict sports-focused regulations are needed to restrict attorney and non-attorney agents from acting unethically” (Heitner, 2010).

By far the most important part of the sports industry is the duties of a sports agent. The agent is acting primarily for the benefit of another and must never think of themselves in this agreement. These agents

What is the only thing harder than disciplining a dozen ten year olds? Disciplining them on ice! All throughout my life I’ve played sports, and no matter what sport it was, there was always one person who seemed to have it out for me…the referee. The referee is one of the most hated people in the world of sports, but is also one of the most crucial. I grew up with the mindset that the referee was the enemy. Whenever they made a call against me or my team, they were always wrong, no matter how obvious the penalty was. But one day, my whole perspective on referees changed---the day I became a referee.

Every great and not so great athlete have gotten to the peak of their career not just from their skill but from the help of their agents too. For example Julio Jones, the 6’3 220 pound wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, who has had a total of 7,610 receiving yards and a total of 497 catches since 2011. He went to Foley high school in Foley Alabama. He then attended Alabama state university. He was 6th overall in the draft to the Atlanta Falcons in 2011. But like I said he wouldn’t have been able to do everything he has done without is agent Jimmy Sexton. Jimmy Sexton is a football agent with 54 clients. He has 842.7 million dollars’ worth of contracts, he does make all the money but he get a piece of all those contracts which is still a

Sports agents are used, by both athletes and coaches, to provide a buffer between the client and the prospective team. As one of their primary focus is to negotiate various contracts, many agents are attorneys as well. All agents must work with their athletes’ best interest in mind. One of the most renowned sports agents, Drew Rosenhaus, is known for his exceptional ability to take on challenges and work with athletes for the benefit of them and himself. Rosenhaus is a leader in the industry.

Baseball has always been one of my greatest interests. I've played baseball since I was 5 years old and have always been a leader on the field. I began a program called IAD-TLA, Institute of Athletic Development - Training Leaders through Athletics, my freshman year to further my leadership skills. This program really helped me focus on my goals and led me to extreme hard work and dedication to any goals I had, even excluding athletics. I continued working hard for the next 2 years, and became a Varsity captain by my junior year. I continued this into the summer where I led my team to an undefeated season. Two of my strongest qualities are my leadership abilities and my work ethic and both have brought me so far in athletics and life.

Due to the nature and complexity of contracts, agents are expected to have a background in contract law and be knowledgeable in finance, business management, financial and risk analysis, and of course, sports. In order to be a successful sports agent one must not only be a great negotiator, but also be highly motivated, have exceptional communication skills, be prepared to work long hours and handle multiple tasks at the same time.

People have been entertained by sport since before the gladiators in the Roman Coliseum. In the 20th century, the publics’ passion for sport consumes more and more of their free time. As sports figures became internationally recognized, athletes began to realize their need for professional representation. Thus, sports agents were born. The field of sports agents has grown since then into an enormous field. Agents now deal with every aspect of an athlete’s life. Agents can be considered professional mangers who find the best place for their client’s talent.

If i had this job would try to get in the best shape, and learn as

Now days Agents deal with athletes life. Athletes with talent that have a dream to play in the professional sports industry should take a risk and rely on a agent to make there dream come true. In this

When I began my search for an internship, I knew I wanted to end up in some form of real estate. When I was hired by Principal to work on the asset management side of investment properties, I was not aware I would find the sub-field of real estate I’d like to pursue a career in. I feel as though I have grown as a professional through the many aspects and actions it takes to manage “Class A” real estate product. There are two skill sets in particular I have grown the most in at Principal: Analyzing and Human Interaction.

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life. Most people try to pick the career with the best financial gain and something they would like to do for the rest of their life. Foremost it is wise to see what the job entails. Sport Management is perfect for those who enjoy helping and working with people, especially when dealing with sports. The next part of the decision-making process is looking through the various schooling and training required. Lastly, take into consideration the advantages and disadvantages. Usually with great salaries comes a big responsibility with high stress. “The sports industry in the U.S. is a $200-billion-dollar-plus powerhouse, with superstar

As a sports agent or manager, you will have to keep a track of your clients ' schedules, look after activities such as their career progression, business promotion and even media and public relations. Administrative affairs such as budgeting, finance and other logistics have to be taken care of, often.