Does Your Student-Athlete Need an Agent? What Every Parent Must Know!
About this episode
This episode discusses whether student-athletes need an agent and the implications for parents.
When your child is pursuing college or professional athletics, one of the biggest questions parents face is: Do they need an agent—and if so, when? In this episode, I break down the realities behind that decision from both a legal and practical perspective. We'll cover the differences between an agent and sports attorney, when it makes sense to bring in an agent/attorney, and the risks of getting it wrong. I'll also explain how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has changed the landscape, what role agents can legally play for student-athletes today, and how parents can protect their child. Whether your athlete is just starting to get recruited or already competing at a high level, this episode gives you a clear, straightforward framework to make informed decisions—with your child's future in mind.
People in this episode
Host: Jill McBride Baxter
Topics covered
- student-athlete
- sports agent
- college athletics
- NIL
- parent guidance
- legal perspective
Keywords
- student-athlete
- sports agent
- college athletics
- NIL
- legal advice
- parenting
- recruitment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NIL
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