A Sports Agent And A Teacher?

While the agents listed on the post published an hour ago are all very successful and able to devote their entire time to their agencies, many agents, especially up-and-coming agents, need to supplement the income they receive (if they are even in the black) from their athlete clients. As I am going into my last month of law school and will soon be studying for, and then taking, the Florida Bar Exam, I have begun to look into possible working opportunities that will allow me to (and possibly even enhance my ability to) continue to grow Dynasty as a powerhouse in the sports agent industry. One area that I have focused on is teaching. More specifically, I am interested in being a college professor.

Perhaps it is in my genes. My mother received her Masters degree from the prestigious Teachers College at Columbia University, and has been a teacher my entire life. I have taken tests that say my strengths lead me to a job as a mentor. I love academia, even after 7 years of school, but I am not interested in going for a Masters degree and will probably pass on attempting to go for a PhD. Will a JD and good experience in the sports industry be enough? We shall see.

I have spoken to a few schools, mostly in the state of Florida (because that is where I really prefer to live), about teaching at their institutions next year. Thus far, I cannot complain, as it seems that there may be a few good fits. Optimally, the opportunity would be for something in South Florida, but I’m open to going somewhere as far north as the Orlando/Tampa area.

How could I complain with a job as a professor? I would be allowed to continue to research, be a positive influence on others, stay young, earn money, gain benefits (like insurance), and create value for others. I’m not saying I’m just in it for the end of year gifts from students, although this website has a great list of ideas to find a gift for your professor if you’re interested. Additionally, it would continue to allow me to focus ample time on my company, while allowing me to become more of an “expert” in my field. I have thoroughly enjoyed speaking at various law schools at their sports symposiums as of late, and I have already committed to quite a few future events. I would love to stay in the classroom setting, and teaching seems like the perfect fit.

While Dynasty is not in the red, and finding a side job is not necessary at this point, my desire to teach is not nearly all about money. As you can tell from the points mentioned above, my happiness is based on something larger than the amount of money going into my pockets. In fact, I will be heading to Jupiter, FL very shortly in order to watch my client, Pete Parise, hopefully have another successful day on the mound. Things like seeing Pete do well and teaching others who will succeed based on the advice I provide, mean more to me than hundred dollar bills.