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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Guidelines for Agents
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR ELIGIBILITY
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR ELIGIBILITY
DO
DO talk to your coaches or the compliance office about a future professional athletics career before talking with any sports agents DO conduct research into the educational and professional backgrounds of potential agents
DO request information from a professional team or organization concerning your professional market value
DO speak with a financial advisor independent of an agent
DO explore the possibility of disability insurance to protect against future losses in the event of an injury
DO contact the compliance office if you are unsure about any agent issues
DO consider the possibility of forfeiting your collegiate eligibility when dealing with any agents – always remain cautious!
DO NOT
DO NOT accept any kind of benefits from an agent (including transportation, money, and gifts, regardless of value) DO NOT let friends or relatives accept any kind of benefits from an agent on your behalf – it will impact your eligibility
DO NOT agree (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing your athletics ability or reputation if you wish to retain your collegiate eligibility
DO NOT participate in a tryout with a professional team or permit a professional team to conduct a medical examination during any part of the academic year
DO NOT agree (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent in the future after your eligibility has ended
DO NOT have anyone (including a coach or other member of athletics staff) directly or indirectly market your athletics ability or reputation to a professional organization
DO NOT accept benefits or preferential treatment because of your future potential as a professional athlete
DO NOT allow a lawyer or any “representative” to be present if you decide to meet with a professional sports organization (such presence is considered representation by an agent)