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How To Succeed As A Sports Agent In 10 Steps

Last week, I wrapped up my second year of teaching Sport Agency Management at Indiana University Bloomington.  It has been a true blessing to have been given the opportunity to teach driven, intelligent students, which is something I hope to continue doing for the rest of my life.   The Sport Agency Management course is intended […]

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Basketball Agent Aaron Mintz Awarded $85,000 For Emotional Distress Caused By Priority Sports

In March, I learned that basketball agent Aaron Mintz had left long-time employer Priority Sports and Entertainment in favor of joining the basketball division at Creative Artists Agency.  At the time, Mintz said, “this is just an unbelievable opportunity for me…I couldn’t be more excited.” That excitement never disappeared; however, Mintz would soon become occupied by […]

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On To The Next One: Andre Smith

Unless you are a Cincinnati Bengals fan, a long-time reader of this site or a die-hard NFL fan, you may not know the name Andre Smith.  He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 6th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and signed a suave 6-year, $42 million contract. He is also the player […]

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Trial Between Aaron Mintz And Priority Sports Will Focus On Damages Stemming From Snooping

The trial in the case of Aaron Mintz v. Mark Bartelstein and Associates Inc. d/b/a Priority Sports & Entertainment is set to begin tomorrow.  In anticipation of same, both parties have filed their trial briefs and Priority Sports has submitted a few motions in limine, one of which aims to prevent Mintz from introducing any evidence and […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/9/2012)

Thanks to everyone who voted in the Presidential election.  No matter the party you are registered with nor the presidential candidate you voted for, it is important that you let your voice be heard by submitting a ballot.  And hopefully, no matter if the candidate(s) you voted for won or not, you woke up Wednesday […]

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Judge Finds Priority Sports Accessed Basketball Agent Aaron Mintz’s Personal Email; Violated Right To Privacy

On page 22 of a lengthy 26 page Order on Motions for Summary Judgment filed by Aaron Mintz/Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Mark Bartelstein & Associates, Inc. d/b/a Priority Sports & Entertainment, U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson wrote, “This is not the first time in this Order that the Court has exposed clear misstatement […]

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Lovie Smith’s Son Hired By IMG Worldwide; Brings Chicago Bears Coaches As Clients

He has experience working as an intern with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Priority Sports & Entertainment.  Now, the son of Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has a full-time gig with IMG Worldwide. Matthew Smith (Lovie’s son) is off to a stronger start than most 26-year-old agents.  He represents his father, two other Chicago […]

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One Month Prior To Trial, Basketball Agent Battle Between Aaron Mintz/CAA and Priority Sports Begins To Heat Up

The federal court jury trial of Aaron Mintz/Creative Artists Agency v. Mark Bartelstein and Associates, Inc. d/b/a Priority Sports & Entertainment is set to begin on November 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. PST; however, neither party wants the case to ever reach a trier of fact.  To that end, all parties have filed motions for […]

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2012 NBA Draft Agents/Players List

Prior coverage of NBA Draft (agent/player) relationships: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 Keep up with Sports Agent Blog on Twitter | Facebook | RSS Highlights Excel Sports Management with 7 clients selected – 11.67% (4 in 1st round) BDA Sports with 7 clients selected – 11.67% (3 in 1st round) Wasserman Media Group with 5 clients selected – 10.00% (4 in 1st round) Priority Sports with […]

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Social Media in the Sports Agency Industry

The following guest contribution was written by Jacob Cohen (@jco5190), who interned in the Athlete Marketing and Client Representation at Octagon Football. As social media outlets become more and more abundant in the business world, those who fail to adapt will be left at a considerable disadvantage. In the cutthroat world of the NFL agency […]