going pro: a legal guide for the college athlete
DESCRIPTION
Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete. Prepared for. College Completion. Some athletes choose to leave college early. Most professional athletic organizations recommend finishing a higher degree. A degree offers some backup stability. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete
Prepared for
College Completion
• Some athletes choose to leave college early.• Most professional athletic organizations
recommend finishing a higher degree.• A degree offers some backup stability.• Only 1 percent of college athletes successfully
join a professional team.
Agent Responsibilities
• Navigates new territory for a player• Assists with career management• Handles some public relations• Deals with contract negotiations• Acts in the best interest of the player
at all times• Acts honestly and ethically
Team Selection
• Few players spend their entire career with one team.
• The first team is often a jumping off point.• The agent or manager helps match the athlete
with the best team.
Contract negotiations
• A sports attorney helps with major sections of a professional contract.
• Compensation and length of contract are important.
• A sports attorney helps negotiate contracts with third party members (agents, manager).
• A contract should focus on the player’s progress in the sport.