An Elite Athlete always needs a good personal coach. On the field and off the field the battle is always intense for that competitive professional. The professional needs his financial, mental, and physical house in order 24/7 so that he can be free to perform at his peak level. Therefore, a trusted coach, mentor, and buisness leader is always a plus for the professional. Agents serve this purpose by providing business consultation, contractual negotiations, career observations, and expereince navagating the waters of the fast pace professional lifestyle.
Agents that are battle tested, competitive, family oriented, fearless, and visionary provide coaching services that enhance the organizational leadership for the professional athlete. The agent provides win-win scenarios for both the player, his team, his family, and his organization. But when the waters kick up and the storm starts to brew... the good agents stands firm behind the best interest of his player and his family. Money and leverage is always important to develop successful relationships in professional sports however, personal respect and honor go further than all the finanical resources in the world of sports today.
The teams that win the world series year in and year out are not the ones with the money.... they are the ones who have the heart and the self-respect to finish the mission when everyone else counted them out!!!! If a pro has an agent that understands the true value of sports then the pro has an agent for life!!!
Now lets get down to the basics of what an agent can do officially and what he can do as an advisor.
The Advisor With Regards to Professional Sports Employment
-Acts as a coach and teacher to both the player and his family
-There is no contractual agreement or fee for services
-An advisor can make suggestions, network a player within his community of sport, and share private opinions when appropriate
-He cannot guarantee a professional contract, a signing bonus, or a great number of endorsements
-He cannot protect a player from draft selection or position a player in the draft
-He can convey the interests of a family to the potential professional employees
The Agent
