Today marks the one-year anniversary of FrontOfficeSports.org. Front Office Sports is a website that focuses on providing informational interviews with professionals of all levels across the sports business industry. A year ago, the website was founded by Adam White, who was a sophomore at the University of Miami at the time. “Originally it was just […]
The following was written by our new contributor, Alex Fernandez. Russell Okung hates Jerry McGuire. “This movie insinuates that athletes need someone else to “show them the money” because they can’t get out there and get the money themselves. I hate that.” Okung has received plenty of courting attempts by agencies promising him the money […]
Per Sports Business Journal, Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger has signed with CAA Sports. He was previously signed to JL Sports and now will be represented by agents Jim Denton, Patrick Collins, Jimmy Sexton and Tom Condon in the CAA Football division. Mettenberger is entering his second year in the NFL and has totaled 8 […]
Per Sports Business Journal, New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has left CAA Sports & signed with Relativity Sports. Richardson will be represented by agents Ben Dogra, Eugene Parker and Kyle Evans. He was represented by Dogra while with CAA Sports. Richardson was drafted in 1st round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the […]
According to USA Today, the Uniform Law Commission which is an organization that works to standardize state laws has approved changes to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act during its annual meeting last Wednesday in Williamsburg, Virginia. The ULC was created in 1892 to build uniformity among state laws in handling common concerns, first adopted the […]
The following interview was conducted by Jonathan M. Stahler, Esq. Jeremy M. Evans is the Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer which represents sports and entertainment professionals in contract drafting, negotiations, licensing, and career growth. (1) When did you realize that you wanted to pursue a career as sports/entertainment attorney and what specifically interested you […]
It’s fair to say that Gareth Bale enjoyed some fantastic moments in his first season at Real Madrid. Who can forget his astounding touchline sprint in the Copa del Rey final of 2014 against Barcelona, or that vital headed goal in the Champion’s League final, which eventually secured La Decima for Real Madrid. In the […]
The following interview is with Steven Brodie, Founder and President of World Changing Management. Check out World Changing Management’s website or connect with them on Twitter. (1) When did you realize that you wanted to pursue a career as a sports agent? What specifically interested you in the industry? Since I was a freshman in […]
The following is a guest contribution from Richard Pallarino. Leon C. McKenzie is Founder and President of Sure Sports Lending. He launched Sure Sports Lending in 2009 to focus on an underserviced market of providing athletes with competitive credit facilities. (1) Your company title gives a small insight as to what it is your business […]
Per a press release by the company, James Grant Sports USA has hired Brendan Fitzgerald as its Director of Marketing. James Grant Sports is a global leader in management and professional services for clients in sports, music and entertainment. Prior to joining JGS, Fitzgerald worked on Global Partnerships for Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing and most […]