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 20 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/20/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/20/09)

The Fall Semester is wrapping up.  At the gym a couple of days ago, someone asked me how it feels to almost be done with law school.  I never really thought about that.  I have almost been through 6... 

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Wed, Nov 18 2009
My Attempt At Covering Temple Football

My Attempt At Covering Temple Football

I am always looking to expand my journalistic portfolio.  While this site is my baby, I had a brief stint as a contributing writer for ESPN and have been a part of many different radio shows in the past. ... 

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Wed, Nov 18 2009
Grab Your Name Before Someone Else Does

Grab Your Name Before Someone Else Does

A couple of weeks ago, Jorge Monasterio the founder of Avantla.com, offered this site a fantastic post titled, Managing An Athlete’s Online Brand: A 5-Step Getting Started Guide For Agents.  The second... 

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Tue, Nov 17 2009
Sports & Entertainment?

Sports & Entertainment?

The line between sports and entertainment continues to blur.  More agencies are starting to realize that it makes sense to try to build both practices at the same time, as they will risk losing their... 

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Mon, Nov 16 2009
Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Drew Rosenhaus has had his fair share of clients that he represented prior to and during the NFL Draft, but he is mainly known for the sheer number of players who switch to him when it is time for them... 

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Fri, Nov 13 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/13/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/13/09)

Yesterday was the first day of Puerto Rico Baseball League game-play.  We are lucky to have two clients on Ponce, the most dominant team in the league.  The players are Pete Parise and Roberto Feliciano. ... 

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Thu, Nov 12 2009
DeBartolo Loses Another WR To Rosenhaus

DeBartolo Loses Another WR To Rosenhaus

Yesterday, I tweeted that DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles dropped DeBartolo Sports as his representation and picked up Rosenhaus Sports.  Jackson is on pace to break his impressive stat-line... 

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Thu, Nov 12 2009
Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

There has been a lot of discussion this week regarding the Kansas City Chiefs releasing their once-upon-a-time star running back, Larry Johnson.  Did they release Johnson because he has not done anything... 

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Wed, Nov 11 2009
Pete Parise Receives Biomechanical Analysis

Pete Parise Receives Biomechanical Analysis

Before Pete Parise finally left to Puerto Rico last Friday, he had been training nonstop, trying to get his body into even better shape for the start of next season.  He had been doing his training at... 

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Tue, Nov 10 2009
Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Cuba is known for producing remarkable talent on the diamond.  Its players are followed by every single MLB organization, and many agents dream about getting their hands on the next Cuban-born prospect. ... 

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Mon, Nov 9 2009
Giving Away Five Free Copies Of Donald Dell’s New Book

Giving Away Five Free Copies Of Donald Dell’s New Book

On July 13, 2009, I wrote a Book Review on Donald Dell’s Never Make the First Offer.  The book actually hit shelves on September 1, but I was lucky to get an advance copy.  I loved it, and my review... 

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Mon, Nov 9 2009
Jeremy Tyler Already Has His Doubters

Jeremy Tyler Already Has His Doubters

You have heard of Brandon Jennings.  He had problems attaining the requisite scores to go to a D1 school and decided to play his first year out of high school overseas.  His struggles were documented,... 

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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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