Recruiting

Mon, Mar 8 2010
Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers Don’t.

Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers Don’t.

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

This is the first SportsAgentBlog.com post by Rand J. Getlin – President & Founder of Synrgy Sports Consulting. What do Deion Sanders, Michael Crabtree and Dez Bryant all have in common? Aside... 

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Wed, Mar 3 2010
We Should Not Be In The Business Of Empty Promises

We Should Not Be In The Business Of Empty Promises

Also in: Lead Story, NBA Players, Sports Agents

Henry Abbott of ESPN’s TrueHoop recently wrote a piece concerning how sports agents promise the world to athletes in order to give them a fighting chance at being hired for representation purposes.... 

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Thu, Feb 18 2010
Has Ed Davis Signed An Agent?

Has Ed Davis Signed An Agent?

Also in: College Basketball Players, Lead Story, Sports Agents

Coming out of Benedictine High School, Ed Davis was the talk of Virginia, a state known for its high level of basketball more than its production in any other sport.  Ed Davis played with the very popular... 

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Wed, Feb 3 2010
The Best Recruiter Gets the Least in Return

The Best Recruiter Gets the Least in Return

Also in: Coaches, College Basketball Players, Everything Else

The success John Calipari has been able to attain in his first year in Lexington is impressive. No one can argue with this. He has been able to exceed expectations where expectations are rarely exceeded,... 

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Wed, Jan 20 2010
Dez Bryant Speaks About Deion Sanders And Eugene Parker

Dez Bryant Speaks About Deion Sanders And Eugene Parker

Also in: College Football Players, Lead Story, Sports Agents

Dez Bryant played in a whopping three games this season, and his on-field performance was not limited by any injury.  Instead, the former Oklahoma State wide receiver was sidelined based on an edict handed... 

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Thu, Jan 14 2010
Commenting On Athletes’ Facebook Walls

Commenting On Athletes’ Facebook Walls

Also in: College Football Players, Social Networking, Sports Law

I am a week late on this story, but here is an interesting find about a sports agent posting a comment on a college football player’s wall who still has a year of eligibility left.  Chris Camper... 

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Mon, Dec 21 2009
UCF Clarifies Its Policy Concerning Recruitment Of Baseball Players

UCF Clarifies Its Policy Concerning Recruitment Of Baseball Players

Also in: Colleges, Sports Law

Back on December 2, I had a lot of good things to say about the University of Central Florida’s Compliance Office.  But commentator, Jason Wolf, mentioned an interesting inconsistency.  He correctly... 

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Thu, Dec 17 2009
Athletes Premier International, Inc. v. Hendricks Sports Management

Athletes Premier International, Inc. v. Hendricks Sports Management

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players, Sports Law

If you are not aware that Aroldis Chapman, the high profile pitching prospect who recently defected from Cuba had switched from Athletes Premier International to the Hendricks Brothers, read this story... 

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Thu, Nov 26 2009
Book Review: Tanked! The Tank Black Story

Book Review: Tanked! The Tank Black Story

Also in: Book Review, Lead Story, Sports Agents

This Thanksgiving, Tank Black has a lot to be thankful for.  The one-time University of South Carolina football assistant coach and founder of a mega sports agency, Professional Management Incorporated... 

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

Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players, Sports Agents

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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Tue, Nov 10 2009
Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players, Sports 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
Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Also in: Lead Story, NHL, Sports Agents

Last week I finished my entry by briefly introducing you to the annual Bauer International Invite that was held this past weekend in Chicago. If you were able to check out the tournament’s website, you’ve... 

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

Aroldis Chapman’s Agency Up To Shady Business?

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

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

John Wall May Have To Sit Out A Few Games

Also in: College Basketball Players, Sports Agents

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 12 2009
Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of an Agent

Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of an Agent

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

Darren and I were chatting last week and we realized that it’s been some time since I had posted anything on the site, so I wanted to remedy that with this new article. This article is posted in the... 

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Tue, Sep 29 2009
Agents Researching Athletes

Agents Researching Athletes

Also in: Social Networking, Sports Agents

It has been a while since I last wrote a post over at Lewis Howes’ SportsNetworker.com, but my most recent piece should be one that you all enjoy reading.  The title is 8 Ways Agents Should Research... 

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Wed, Sep 23 2009
The Nature of Amateurism

The Nature of Amateurism

Also in: College Basketball Players, College Football Players, Lead Story, Sports Law

The recent string of lawsuits arising over NCAA player licensing has raised significant questions about the nature of what it means to be a college athlete, and furthermore, what it means to be an amateur... 

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Mon, Sep 21 2009
Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

Also in: Lead Story, NHL, Sports Agents

This is the second post in Scott Deady’s new column: Rookie Duties.  The aim is to provide a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an agent breaking into the industry.  Enjoy this week’s entry. ... 

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Tue, Sep 8 2009
Vaccaro Questions NCAA’s Judgment

Vaccaro Questions NCAA’s Judgment

Also in: College Basketball Players, Colleges, Entertainment, Lead Story, Sports Business

The NCAA’s agenda in certain situations involving schools and athletes is certainly questionable. Grassroots basketball enthusiast Sonny Vaccaro made some interesting points recently in an interview... 

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Thu, Aug 27 2009
Mini Man City

Mini Man City

Also in: Soccer, Sports Business

While everyone has been focusing on the large amounts of money Manchester City has been splashing for players like Gareth Barry, Carlos Tevez and now Joleon Lescott, there is a club with the same ambitions... 

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