Articles By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner created SportsAgentBlog.com, on December 31, 2005. It was the first site on the internet devoted to exploring the sports agent niche. Darren is also the founder of Dynasty Athlete Representation (www.dynastyreps.com). Darren is a 2007 Political Science graduate from the University of Florida. At UF, he was valedictorian of his class. Darren is currently in his second year of law school University of Florida Levin School of Law. He is the current President of the UF Entertainment and Sports Law Society.
Fri, Nov 6 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/6/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/6/09)

Come to SportsAgentBlog.com at 1:00 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 9.  We will be running a contest with some giveaways that you won’t want to miss.  The Gators finally showed their skill last weekend. ... 

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Fri, Nov 6 2009
Pete Parise To Puerto Rico…Finally

Pete Parise To Puerto Rico…Finally

Today, Pete Parise took off on a plane headed towards San Juan, Puerto Rico.  As of this moment, he is preparing to play for Ponce, the reigning champions of the Puerto Rico Baseball League (PRBL). ... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009
Managing An Athlete’s Online Brand: A 5-Step Getting Started Guide For Agents

Managing An Athlete’s Online Brand: A 5-Step Getting Started Guide For Agents

This is a guest contribution courtesy of Jorge Monasterio the founder of Avantla.com, on online branding management tool for sports and entertainment agents and attorneys.  Avantla keeps up with the ever... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009
2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

In exactly a month from yesterday, I will be wearing a suit to cover my frozen body as I enter the gates of the beautiful Princeton University.  What started off in 2007 as a half-day symposium at Robertson... 

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Wed, Nov 4 2009
Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Don’t tell Creative Artists Agency (CAA) that the company is #2 to anyone in any sport.  They just don’t want to hear it.  Even in baseball, where Scott Boras is known as the king of the... 

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Tue, Nov 3 2009
The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

What: Panel: The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World, Presented by the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (8:30... 

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Mon, Nov 2 2009
NCAA Dez It Again

NCAA Dez It Again

On display this past weekend were some fantastic World Series baseball games, intense NFL matchups, and it was topped off on Saturday by college football games like UF vs. UGA and USC vs. Oregon.  And... 

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Mon, Nov 2 2009
NBA: Pacific Division Previews

NBA: Pacific Division Previews

Here is our very last division preview for the 2009-10 season.  Hopefully you are enjoying the start to the NBA season.  It is tough to stay focused on it when we are in the midst of a great football... 

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Mon, Nov 2 2009
National Baseball Arbitration Competition

National Baseball Arbitration Competition

What: 2010 Tulane Law School National Baseball Arbitration Competition When: January 22-24, 2010 Where: Tulane University Law School. Map. The Tulane Law School Sports Law Society has been busy inviting... 

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Fri, Oct 30 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/30/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/30/09)

Always a big weekend for Florida football fans, this weekend is the annual Florida/Georgia match-up in Jacksonville, FL.  I will not be heading there for the game or the pre/post game festivities, but... 

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Fri, Oct 30 2009
Darek Braunecker Is A Fan Of This World Series

Darek Braunecker Is A Fan Of This World Series

If you had two clients playing in the World Series, who would you want them to be after watching the first two games of the world series?  Would they be Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett?  If your name is Darek... 

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Thu, Oct 29 2009
Going The Extra 5M

Going The Extra 5M

Sports have always been a big part of Joey Kirk’s life. From covering Bob Knight basketball at Texas Tech for the student newspaper to long nights of designing the sports section of the newspaper in... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
NBA: Southeast Division Previews

NBA: Southeast Division Previews

Last week, I posted my 2009-10 preview for the Miami Heat.  I think we will have an above-average season, but I see the Magic taking this division.  Solid offseason moves, and a great man in the middle... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
Aroldis Chapman’s Agency Up To Shady Business?

Aroldis Chapman’s Agency Up To Shady Business?

For the past 48 hours, I have been debating whether or not I should actually make this post.  Then, after talking to a few people, they woke me up and made me realize that I actually had absolutely no... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
Name That “Agent”

Name That “Agent”

A few people recently tipped me to a certain sports agent’s LinkedIN profile.  Apparently, this agent has been calling and emailing established professionals in this industry and giving them a good... 

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Tue, Oct 27 2009
John Wall May Have To Sit Out A Few Games

John Wall May Have To Sit Out A Few Games

Eligibility issues for John Wall.  I didn’t see that one coming.  Oh wait, yeah I did.  To refresh your memory, Brian Clifton was Wall’s AAU coach and was also a formerly registered agent. ... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
A Year And A Day Behind Bars For Andrew Moss

A Year And A Day Behind Bars For Andrew Moss

Andrew Moss was supposed to be sentenced on June 13.  A little over four months later, he has received his punishment, which is much less than the maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. ... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

On August 25, I took a peek at a new NCAA proposal, first introduced to me by Anastasios “Tassos” Kaburakis, Ph.D., Attorney at Law and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director... 

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Fri, Oct 23 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/23/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/23/09)

Driving down to South Florida today.  I will be spending the weekend with my family before traveling back to Gainesville on Monday.  En route to Gainesville, I’ll be stopping off at Barry University... 

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Fri, Oct 23 2009
NBA: Northwest Division Previews

NBA: Northwest Division Previews

The Northwest Division is a little tougher to pick than the Central Division.  The Nuggets showed their strength last season, but the Jazz always are in contention, and I like the Trail Blazers to make... 

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