A revealing guide to a career as a sports agent written by Pulitzer
Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin and based on the real-life
experiences of several top agents--required reading for anyone
considering this profession.
Becoming a Sports Agent takes you behind the scenes to find out what
it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a sports agent.
Bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Gary Rivlin shadows some
of the best agents in sports to show how this dream job becomes reality.
Behind every high-profile athlete--in football, baseball, basketball,
and more--is an agent. Learn the ins and outs of scouting, contract
negotiation, licensing, brand building, and more. Takeaway invaluable
lessons as you follow the paths of top-tier agents, from legendary
pioneers like Leigh Steinberg, who represents star quarterback Patrick
Mahomes, to Don Yee, who represents Tom Brady, to Matt Sosnick, whose
client list includes baseball rookie sensation Pete Alonso. Rivlin
uncovers the realities of this cut-throat business, from discovering
unknown talent to securing multi-million-dollar deals.