Comments on: Want to be an NFL agent?

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:56:04 +0000

That's very interesting. I owned a promotions company as an undergrad,
but never thought of it as something that would further my
understanding of the sports agent business. Work for another
promotions company to gain experience and connections and then maybe
start up your own.

By: tommac25

tommac25 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:42:25 +0000

I am an aspiring sports agent who is look for advice on how to start a promotions company. Im a Marketing Major in college. I feel if I start a Promotions company as a undergraduate in college I will have some basic understanding of Marketing, Advertising, Contracts Etc. I have Emailed several other Agents but none have responded to my Emails. If there is any advice you can give me on starting a promotions company, and how to begin networking with agents I would really appreciate it.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:24:21 +0000

The book that I am currently contributing on (not yet published) has a section on women in the sports agency business.

By: Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:59:19 +0000

Hall of Fame: Thanks Darren!!! Be on the lookout!!! im coming!!

Comment: Darren are there any books that you can recommend on Women working the Sports Industry.. "Football" preferably....

By: Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:45:42 +0000

Thanks Darren!!! Be on the lookout!!! im coming!!

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:34:46 +0000

I’m always honest! I think that this is an area that will see tremendous growth in the near future. There is a huge shortage of women agents. Not only can a woman agent be just as good negotiating contracts, finding deals, etc for her clients as a male agent, but she also may be able to relate better to an athlete and his wife/parents. I don’t think you run a huge risk of GMs and Player Personnel entities not taking women as seriously, but some bias may exist to an extent.

By: Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:26:15 +0000

Darren, First of all i would love to commend you on your website…its very informative…I have a quick question…How do you feel about “WOMEN” being sports agents in the NFL? Be honest!! lol

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:41:58 +0000

There is one more way to become an NFLPA advisor. You can have "sufficient negotiating experience", which obviously is a very subjective standard. You are taking a risk, though. Because you have to pay the registration fee, and if you are deemed to not have that sufficient experience, you lose that fee and do not gain admission to the club. This is purely an NFL rule. follow @Darren_Heitner on twitter

By: Brandon M.

Brandon M. — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:16:12 +0000

So the only way to become a sports agent is to have a master degree or law degree. Is that for every sport, or just the NFL rule ?

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:54:45 +0000

http://www.nflplayers.com/user/template.aspx?fmid=181&lmid=233&pid=0&type=l