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In Case You Have Not Noticed..

Our internship database has been growing steadily as of late. Go click on the “Internships” tab on the top menu if you are interested in learning more about what some of the big sports agencies are offering in terms of internships. Since day 1 of writing this blog, I have stressed the importance of gaining an internship if you have any desire to enter this profession. Practically every interview that we conduct with agents brings up the same point. If you do not get an internship, it will be extremely tough to break into this industry.

A few more notes:

  • I realize that the links tab is still messed up. I am doing my best to try and fix this. If you or someone you know is knowledgeable about WordPress/writing code, see if they can help.
  • I finally finished my Senior Thesis and turned it in yesterday. As previously promised, I will post that up soon for your enjoyment (if you are a nerd and want to read about Republicans and stem cells).
  • We are working on another great column to add to the site. I do not want to give away the secret, but one of our contributor’s is working hard to have that up soon.
  • Last, if you have any ideas for additions to the site, send them my way. I appreciate the responses that I received for post ideas. Now I am asking for innovative things to add to the actual site. Feel free to e-mail me (link is on “tips” tab)!

-Darren Heitner

p.s. – We have a big Interview With The Agent planned for tomorrow.  The guy has had a book written about his life…

By Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner created Sports Agent Blog as a New Year's Resolution on December 31, 2005. Originally titled, "I Want To Be A Sports Agent," the website was founded with the intention of causing Heitner to learn more about the profession that he wanted to join, meet reputable individuals in the space and force himself to stay on top of the latest news and trends.

Heitner now runs Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., which is a law firm with many practice areas, including sports law and contract law. Heitner has represented numerous athletes and sports agents as legal counsel. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2011-2014, where he created and taught a course titled, Sport Agency Management, which included subjects ranging from NCAA regulations to athlete agent certification and the rules governing the profession. Heitner serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he teaches a Sports Law class that includes case law surrounding athlete agents and the NCAA rules.