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Agent Guide for S-As and Agents
Bylaw 12.02.1 - Agent:
An agent is any individual who, directly or indirectly:
(a) Represents or attempts to represent an individual for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation for financial gain; or
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(b) Seeks to obtain any type of financial gain or benefit from securing a prospective student-athlete's enrollment at an educational institution or from a student-athlete's potential earnings as a professional athlete.
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12.02.1.1 Application: An agent may include, but is not limited to, a certified contract advisor, financial advisor, marketing representative, brand manager or anyone who is employed or associated with such persons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An agent is any individual who, directly or indirectly:
(a) Represents or attempts to represent an individual for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation for financial gain; or
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(b) Seeks to obtain any type of financial gain or benefit from securing a prospective student-athlete's enrollment at an educational institution or from a student-athlete's potential earnings as a professional athlete.
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12.02.1.1 Application: An agent may include, but is not limited to, a certified contract advisor, financial advisor, marketing representative, brand manager or anyone who is employed or associated with such persons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Am I allowed to have any type of agreement with an agent?
- NO! You are NOT permitted to have a written or oral agreement with an agent as defined by the NCAA.
- What is an "oral agreement" with an agent?
- An oral agreement occurs if you verbally agree to have an agent perform any services (e.g., providing any expenses related to tryouts, arranging disability insurance, negotiating, contacting teams and marketing on your behalf, etc.) on your behalf OR you have knowledge that an agent is performing such services.
- Is an agent, runner, business associate or advisor allowed to contact teams on my behalf?
- NO! You cannot allow an agent, runner, business associate or advisor to have conversations with professional teams/clubs on your behalf. This means that an agent or advisor cannot (1) discuss your draft status with any club, (2) discuss your signability or contract status with any club and (3) arrange tryouts for you with any club.
- Can my family members or other individuals who are associated with me as a result of playing baseball (e.g., high school coach, club coach, etc.) have an agreement with an agent to perform services on my behalf?
- NO! Family members and other individuals are not permitted to enter into any agreements with an agent on your behalf.
- Am I allowed to have an agreement with an agent if it is for future representation?
- NO! You are NOT permitted to agree to a future representation agreement with an agent.
- Is an agent allowed to provide me any benefits?
- NO! You, your family or friends are NOT permitted to receive any benefits from an agent. Examples of material benefits include money, transportation, dinner, clothes, cell phones, jewelry, etc. However, benefits may also include, but are not limited to, activities such as tryout arrangements with a professional team and coordinating tryout schedules.
- Can an institution cancel my athletics scholarship if I have an agreement with an agent?
- YES! An institution is permitted to rescind your athletics scholarship if you have an agreement with an agent.
- What do you do if an agent/advisor contacts you?
- Notify your head coach ASAP. Your coach will then advise the agent to complete the Seton Hall Agent Registration Form. We highly recommend that the Head Coach (or designee) is present if there is any further communication with an agent/advisor. This includes electronic correspondence such as emailing/texting.
