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The questions families actually ask, answered the way we would answer them on the phone. If yours is not here, call and ask it.
Getting started
When should an athlete get an agent or advisor?
Earlier than most families think, and for different reasons at each stage. In high school the work is eligibility, film and camp strategy. In college it is NIL contracts and playing time decisions. Full agent representation begins when professional money is realistically on the table. Calling us in tenth grade is not too early. Calling in April of senior year usually is.
What happens on the first call?
We ask about the sport, the year, the film, the transcript and what has already been tried. Then we tell you what we think, including when we think you do not need us. It takes about thirty minutes and it costs nothing.
Do you take every athlete who calls?
No. We keep the roster small on purpose, and we turn down athletes we do not think we can meaningfully help. That is better for you than being signed and then ignored.
Money
What does this cost?
Professional representation is paid as a percentage of the contracts and endorsements we negotiate, so we are paid when you are paid. Advisory work at the high school and college stage is quoted up front, in writing, before any work begins. You will never get a surprise invoice from us.
Is there a charge for reviewing a single NIL deal?
We quote it before we look at it, and for straightforward agreements it is small. Send us the document and ask. Reviewing one contract badly is the expensive option.
Rules and eligibility
Does working with an advisor affect NCAA eligibility?
Advisory help with recruiting, academics and NIL is permitted. The rules that matter govern who may negotiate professional playing contracts on your behalf and how you may be compensated, and they differ by sport, division and state. We confirm your specific situation in writing before anything is signed.
What is the Eligibility Center and when do we register?
It is the clearinghouse that certifies academic eligibility for NCAA competition. Registration should happen early in high school, not in senior year, because the value is in catching a core course problem while there is still time to fix it.
Can you help with the transfer portal?
Yes, and the most useful thing we do there is often talking an athlete out of entering it. The window is short and the promises made inside it are frequently not honored in August.
Practical
Do you only work with football and basketball players?
No. We work across sports, including ones where the road to a roster spot runs through club programs and showcases rather than televised games.
Where are you, and do you work outside Long Island?
Our office is at One Comac Loop, Unit 1A1 in Ronkonkoma. Most of our athletes are from Nassau, Suffolk and the five boroughs, which means we can sit at your kitchen table. We also work with athletes outside the region remotely.
How fast do you respond?
Within one business day to every inquiry, and faster during signing and portal windows. If you have a deadline on a document, say so in the first line and we will move.
What do you need from us to start?
Current film, the transcript, the sport and graduation year, and an honest description of what has already been tried. That is enough for a useful first conversation.
Next step
Find out where you actually stand
Four questions, about ninety seconds. The first conversation costs nothing and you will get a straight answer, including if that answer is that you do not need us yet.