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How to become
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Sports Agent Guide![]() By Brittany Wooten Many people think that to be a sports agent you must have a law degree. That is the biggest myth about the sports agent industry. There are actually no prerequisites to becoming a sports agent! Sports Agent Education:Sports Agent Courses should be accredited and taught by an expert who has prior experience. To become a sports agent you should learn from someone who has actually been a sports agent. (You wouldn't take swimming lessons from someone who has never been swimming would you?) Breaking into the Sports Agent industry can be a daunting ordeal if you do not have the guidance or mentoring of an existing sports agency. Courses offered to become a Sports Agent should offer job opportunities with a Sports Agency that supports new Sports Agents in the field. Sports Agent Salaries:How much a Sports Agent makes financially depends on
the number of professional athletes he represents and the type of sports. Most
Sports Agents only get paid when their clients get paid. However, commissions
on contracts, endorsements, modeling opportunities and more can add up to over
million dollars a year. Some of the most successful Sports Agents have started
their sports agent careers as a side job and worked into the industry over
time. What do you need to be a sports agent?Simply put, a client! Every sport is different, but until you actually represent a client, you are not truly a sports agent. How much do Sports Agents make?
Generally, a sports agent earns up to 10 percent of an athlete's playing contract, though some leagues place limits on what percentage an agent can charge in commission. For example, the National Football League states that an agent can't receive more than 3 percent of player salaries. Every league is different. Visit this Sports Agent Salaries page for more information. How do you get your first client as a sports agent?What classes should a sports agent take?
A class that teaches you the basics of being a sports agent with the option of joining
their sports agency at the end of the program. This ensures that they will train you to be successful.
Here is one you might consider: How many years of college do you need to be a sports agent?None. To be a sports agent, you need a client. However, some leagues have educational requirements and certification requirements. If you take a basic Sports Agent class, you will learn which leagues have certifications and educational requirements. However, in every sport, you can co-represent with a certified agent. Do you have to be a lawyer to be a sports agent?No you do not need to be an attorney to become a sports agent. Do sports agents make good money?It depends on the number of your clients and at what level they are playing and your definition of "good money". How do I become a sports agent?There are several ways to become a sports agent. The fastest way to becoming a sports agent is to take one of SMWW 8 week online course to become a sports agent. (They have 3). Upon successful graduation you can then work as an Agent Advisor for the SMWW Agency and under their guidance get some experience. What classes should a sports agent take?Sports Agent Course |