August | 2013 | Sports Money

SportsMoney to Sponsor Golf Clinic Featuring PGA Tour Players

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Billy Stephens

SportsMoney, LLC., a firm dedicated to protecting the financial futures of professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA, announced today that is will sponsor a golf clinic for high school players at a Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham, Massachusetts. The clinic and exhibition will feature PGA tour pro’s Boo Weekley, Brendon …
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Do You Really Need an Agent? Part 2

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Billy Stephens

Sports agents are typically compensated by commission, although some will work for a flat-fee or a combination commission / flat-fee structure. The commission range for a sports agent is anywhere from 3% to 10% of a player’s gross negotiated salary. In most professional sports, the leagues and/or player associations require agents to obtain certification and …
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Do You Really Need an Agent? Part 1

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Billy Stephens

According to the Baltimore Sun Matt Elam, the Ravens 2013 first-round NFL Draft pick, saved over $200k in commission fees by negotiating his five year $6.7M contract without an agent. Elam reportedly relied solely on the advice of his older brother, former NFL safety Abram Elam, NFL Players Association officials and a …
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