Football

• Her #1 rule = Keep the agents and their employees away from your child. Insist on dealing with them directly and exclusively [Ringer's mom: Make agent work for you].
• But don’t expect to be able to apply to become an NFLPA certified contract advisor until Jan. 2012 [NFLPA a Union Again].
• He did quite a job of keeping his mouth shut [The Unsung Hero In The Nnamdi Asomugha Acquisition: Ben Dogra].
• Adrian Clayborn’s contract may have slowed down 1st round rookie signings a bit [Rookie Revenge: full guarantees].
• For relocation specialist Chris Dingman, business is booming [A busy time of year].

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (8/5/11) from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Football

• Final cuts are never really the final cuts [Guys who made the cut shouldn't uncork the champagne yet].
• It’s a big win for Revis. The Jets make decisions differently than the Raiders! [Darrelle Revis Didn’t Get the Nnamdi Asomugha Money He Wanted, So Why’d He Sign with the Jets?]
• Note that the 85% rule is only applicable in an uncapped year [Sources: NFLPA monitoring trades].
• Joe Haden and Gerald McCoy find themselves in good situations [Under The Cap: Top 10 Draft Picks].
• Continuing to dig into the Blake/Wichard relationship [Former UNC coach had agent on speed dial].

Basketball

• For anyone who scoffs at starting out as an intern [Grant has tough task ahead of him].
• Read the thoughts from the anonymous agent at the bottom of the post [The NBA and Weight Clauses: Derrick Caracter joins Glen "Big Baby" Davis as Weighted Players].

Sports Law

• More attention to be paid by both sides in negotiations [The Impact of Tiger Woods Scandal on Morals Clauses in Endorsement Contracts].

Sports Business

• Chris Dingman answers some questions about his niche athlete real estate business [How Do Pro Athletes Handle Their Real Estate Needs?].

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (9/10/2010) from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Think about a high school baseball player who was just selected by a professional baseball organization.  He is at the ripe age of 18-years-old, may not receive his collegiate degree for a long time (or may never go to a university), and just got a fat signing bonus that he does not know what to do with.  A financial planner helps.  But also, what happens once that player moves up the organization and has to start juggling finances with excelling on the field, and now also has the extra burden of finding a place to live?  As an agent, will you be able to help him?

Dynasty has created strong relationships with athlete relocation firms that help athletes make the move to new areas without any charge to the athlete or agent.  One of those firms is The Dingman Group, owned by California native, Chris Dingman.  Not only is it important to have a guy like Dingman in your corner for when an athlete first makes the big league team, but it is especially vital if perhaps the athlete is traded mid-season.  He may have to be in a brand new city the next day.  This is a period where one slip-up could force the athlete to switch agents.

Guys like Dingman are there for us agents to help build a stronger platter of services for our clients and potential clients.  Again, the best part of the service, is that it is free.  As the Daily Pilot reports,

In the end, he just wants to provide the best for [his clients]. And he does it for free.

Yes, The Dingman Group makes money from real estate or other company referrals, but there are times when those don’t produce income. He’s still going to work because he knows helping could lead to another client.

Dingman already suggested we start looking into places for Pete Parise for when he makes it to St. Louis.  He suggested a former Cardinal player’s place (name will remain confidential for now).  That’s the type of guy I like…someone planning in advance.

Athlete Relocation A No Brainer? Ding, Ding, Ding! from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Dynasty has cultivated strong bonds with companies that range from providing private jets, to bodyguards, to training facilities.  Another area that we have forged strong bonds is in athlete relocation.  Athletes are constantly on the move.  One second they have a stable job at X team.  The next day, they find their names on the transaction wire because they were traded or released.  There are a few companies that have stepped in to ease the process of moving.  Dynasty is lucky to be on friendly terms with two of them.

The Dingman Group, headed by Chris Dingman, matches athletes with a real estate expert from their distinguished Nationwide Family, and ensures a seamless and successful relocation. Whether the need is to sell, purchase or lease a home, Chris’ priority is to recommend a sound financial decision while providing the highest level of service and attention.  The real estate experts are pre-screened and interviewed to ensure they possess a track record of excellence and the skills necessary to enable a smooth transition.  The service provided does not cost the athlete a penny.

Sport Star Relocation, headed by Ed Kaminsky, offers very similar services as The Dingman Group.  Additionally, its lending branch can arrange discounted loans for athletes and executives almost anywhere in the U.S.  Kaminsky is listed in the top 100 real estate agents in the country.  Sport Star Relocation and Mr. Kaminsky were recently highlighted in a video clip showing an L.A. house to our boy, Jordan Farmar.

Relocating Your Clients from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules