In this course, we will discuss the interplay of law, data analysis, and athlete representation using the athlete's career path trajectory as the focus. The intent is to introduce data analytical tools, laws, & regulations applicable to athlete representation throughout various stages of an athlete’s career. The primary focus is on athlete development and representation within the regulatory frameworks of federal and state laws and other pertinent rulemaking authorities, including pro sports unions.
Overview
Syllabus
- Athlete Career Stages & Employment Pathways
- In this module, we discuss the stages of an athlete's career development and explore how and when an agent is introduced into the mix.
- Regulatory Framework
- In this module, we will discuss the sources of laws and regulations governing sports agents & their clients.
- Elite Athletes
- In this module, we will explore challenges and opportunities presented to teen elite athletes and introduce the role of a sports agent.
- Going Pro
- In this module, we will review the relationships between athletes, their families, teams, and agents. We will also consider the role analytics plays in athletes’ decisions to go pro.
- Agent Selection
- We will introduce you to professionals in the sports industry and share the roles and responsibilities of agents who represent professional athletes.
Taught by
Bruce Pitman, Helen Drew and Gerry Meehan
