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Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete

Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete. Prepared for. College Completion. Some athletes choose to leave college early. Most professional athletic organizations recommend finishing a higher degree. A degree offers some backup stability.

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Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete

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  1. Going Pro: A Legal Guide for the College Athlete Prepared for

  2. College Completion • Some athletes choose to leave college early. • Most professional athletic organizations recommend finishing a higher degree. • A degree offers some backup stability. • Only 1 percent of college athletes successfully join a professional team.

  3. Agent Responsibilities • Navigates new territory for a player • Assists with career management • Handles some public relations • Deals with contract negotiations • Acts in the best interest of the player at all times • Acts honestly and ethically

  4. Team Selection • Few players spend their entire career with one team. • The first team is often a jumping off point. • The agent or manager helps match the athlete with the best team.

  5. Contract negotiations • A sports attorney helps with major sections of a professional contract. • Compensation and length of contract are important. • A sports attorney helps negotiate contracts with third party members (agents, manager). • A contract should focus on the player’s progress in the sport.

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