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There’s a question that comes up often, especially from people who love sports and want in on the business side. Can you really become a sports agent without a legal background? The short answer? Yes. The better answer? Let’s break it down.

Where You Need to Be Solid

Plenty of successful agents ar...

The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has transformed the way student athletes can profit from their athletic careers. Since 2021, the NCAA has allowed college athletes to monetize their presence through endorsements, brand deals, and various other opportunities. While this is an excitin...

Name, Image, and Likeness, NIL, is not a trend. It’s a new era of athlete empowerment, opportunity, and financial potential. And no, it wasn’t created by the NCAA or college football insiders. It was forced into existence by athletes and courts demanding basic rights: the ability to profit from what...

Breaking into athlete representation isn’t about flashy suits or sideline seats. It’s contracts, credibility, and connections. If you're searching for a sport agent course that actually prepares you for the real job, read this first. The industry is competitive, heavily relationship-driven, and full...

The arena of college sports has drastically changed since the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, offering student-athletes the opportunity to monetize their personal brand. However, with this newfound freedom comes a variety of challenges, especially for athletes at smaller schoo...

Mental training in youth sports is no longer optional. It’s necessary. Yet ask ten different parents of athletes about it, and you’ll get ten different reactions, ranging from enthusiastic support to complete skepticism.

If you're a sports parent, you've probably already thought about your athlete’...

Some parents treat youth sports like a full-time job. They're at every game, every practice, emailing coaches, fighting for playing time, and posting stats like they’re running a PR agency. And maybe they are. Because in today’s world of NIL deals and early college recruiting, being a "sports parent...

If you’re a 9th or 10th grade athlete, or the parent, coach, or mentor of one, it’s not too early to start preparing for college recruitment. In fact, most athletes who wait too long end up playing catch-up.

This guide breaks down exactly what underclassmen should focus on right now, before the spo...

If you’re a student-athlete, or a parent, coach, or mentor helping one, you’ve probably heard of NCSA (Next College Student Athlete). They’re one of the largest and most well-known recruiting platforms in the U.S., with a network of over 40,000 college coaches across nearly every sport.

NCSA helps ...

If you’re serious about playing sports in college, June 15 should be on your radar. 

But let’s clear something up:

June 15 isn’t the start of recruiting. It’s a checkpoint, a big one, but if you’re waiting until then to get ready, you’re already behind.

Here’s what June 15 actually means, why it’...

Breaking into sports management and athlete representation doesn’t follow one clear path. Some choose degrees, others attend conferences, while a growing number are turning to digital courses built by people inside the industry. If you're serious about building a career in sports and want to live ou...

If your child is hoping to play college sports, you’ve probably asked yourself:
“How does the recruiting process actually work?” It can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what college coaches are doing behind the scenes, and how you and your athlete can stay on...