Professional Sports Counseling Panel
NCAA RULES PROHIBIT
An athlete from entering into an agreement with an agent.
An athlete from receiving preferential EHQHÀWV RU WUHDWPHQW EHFDXVH RI KLVKHU reputation, skill level, or pay-back potential as a professional Athlete.
An athlete from accepting expenses, cash, or gifts from an agent.
An athlete from signing a professional athletics contract in their sport.
An athlete from accepting a promise of pay.
An athlete from using athletic skill for pay in their sport.
A coach from representing a student-athlete to a professional sports team and from receiving pay for any such activity.
NCAA rules permitt basketball and football student-athletes to enter the draft once during their career without jeopardizing eligibility in the sport, if the student-athlete is not drafted by any team and declares an intention to return to LQWHUFROOHJLDWHDWKOHWLFVZLWKLQDVSHFLÀHGSHULRG of time. However, the rules do not allow these studentathletes to sign with an agent and regain their eligibility. Both sports have restrictions on how student-athletes can get this one-time exception. Work with the panel to guarantee eligibility.
VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES JEOPARDIZE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY!
WHAT’S A RUNNER? Runners are used by agents to be the “inside track” to signing the student-athlete to a representation contract. Runners are usually individuals who start out trying to “just be your friend.” The runner can be anyone, male or female, current or former student, and even an old high school friend. Runners may eventually offer rides, meals, clothing, and seem like a good person.
Professional Sports Counseling Panel
You can be certain that every dime the runner has spent in “recruiting” the studentathlete on behalf of the agent has been well documented, and you will likely be required to repay that cost once you are signed by the agent. There is “no free lunch,” even in the world of professional athletics.
MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION Don’t be afraid to ask the tough questions! The PSCP, coaching staff, scouts, and professional teams and leagues are available resources to student-athletes and parents. Utilizing the PSCP and its services will assist the student-athlete in making the best decisions for his/her professional career.
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Professional Sports Counseling
PANEL MEMBERS Brad Desnoyer
Chair Director of Dispute Resolution, Law School
Vice Chair Law Professor, Law School
Expertise: Labor Arbitration and Negotiation 216 Hulston Hall [email protected] (573) 882-6891
Expertise: Legal Advocacy 306 Hulston Hall [email protected] (573) 882-5186
CJ Tatum
Ryan Law
PSCP Coordinator Administrative Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics
Director Office for Financial Success
Expertise: Training & Development 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-0721
Expertise: Finance 239 E Stanley Hall [email protected] (573) 882-9211
Ed Knollmeyer
Mary Ann Austin
Director Risk / Insurance
Ex-Officio Sr. Associate Athletics Director of Complience
NCAA rules allow an institution to establish a Professional Sports Counseling Panel to advise student-athletes regarding prospective professional careers. The purpose of our educational program is to provide the studentathlete with a working knowledge of the agent VHOHFWLRQ SURFHVV DV ZHOO DV WKH ÀQDQFLDO DQG personal business management needs of the professional athlete.
PANEL SERVICES Since its creation, the panel has helped numerous student-athletes. The assistance of the panel has ranged from educational sessions to contract negotiations.
Expertise: NCAA Rules Mizzou Arena, Suite 200 [email protected] (573) 882-0706
Kim Lambert
Pat Ivey
Ex-Officio Assoc. Athletics Dir. of Student-Athlete Development
Ex-Officio Associate Director for Athletics Performance
Expertise: Student-Athlete 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-7720
Expertise: Former Pro Athlete 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-0791
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Missouri State Law The state of missouri requires professional sports agents to register with the division of professional registration. If an agent is not registered, he/she is unable to solicit athletes in the state and is in violation of the law. Here are a few key provisions from the
Missouri Uniform Athlete Agents Act:
DISABILITY INSURANCE SELECTION Student-athletes receive guidance in the selection of NCAA or private broker insurance policies.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Tailored to each unique audience, the sessions inform student-athletes, parents, and coaches about NCAA rules related to professionalism.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Expertise: Insurance 1105 Carrie Francke Dr. [email protected] (573) 882-3735
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Bob Bailey
The PANEL’s PURPOSE
The panel is able to assist student-athletes in negotiations with agent and professional sports contracts.
AGENT SELECTION The panel has developed guidelines to assist in the screening of agents. It also keeps an updated list of agents who have registered with the PSCP and the State of Missouri and can assist in reference checks and interviews.
DECLARING FOR THE DRAFT The panel assists in determining draft placement and completion of required documents.
An agent is anyone who recruits or solicits a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract. A person may not act as an athlete DJHQWEHIRUHEHLQJLVVXHGDFHUWLÀFDWH of registration. An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of the act is void. Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract (or before the student-athlete’s next athletic event) the athlete agent and the student-athlete must give written notice to the university athletic director that he/she has entered into an agency contract.
An athlete from entering into an agreement with an agent.
An athlete from receiving preferential EHQHÀWV RU WUHDWPHQW EHFDXVH RI KLVKHU reputation, skill level, or pay-back potential as a professional Athlete.
An athlete from accepting expenses, cash, or gifts from an agent.
An athlete from signing a professional athletics contract in their sport.
An athlete from accepting a promise of pay.
An athlete from using athletic skill for pay in their sport.
A coach from representing a student-athlete to a professional sports team and from receiving pay for any such activity.
NCAA rules permitt basketball and football student-athletes to enter the draft once during their career without jeopardizing eligibility in the sport, if the student-athlete is not drafted by any team and declares an intention to return to LQWHUFROOHJLDWHDWKOHWLFVZLWKLQDVSHFLÀHGSHULRG of time. However, the rules do not allow these studentathletes to sign with an agent and regain their eligibility. Both sports have restrictions on how student-athletes can get this one-time exception. Work with the panel to guarantee eligibility.
VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES JEOPARDIZE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY!
WHAT’S A RUNNER? Runners are used by agents to be the “inside track” to signing the student-athlete to a representation contract. Runners are usually individuals who start out trying to “just be your friend.” The runner can be anyone, male or female, current or former student, and even an old high school friend. Runners may eventually offer rides, meals, clothing, and seem like a good person.
Professional Sports Counseling Panel
You can be certain that every dime the runner has spent in “recruiting” the studentathlete on behalf of the agent has been well documented, and you will likely be required to repay that cost once you are signed by the agent. There is “no free lunch,” even in the world of professional athletics.
MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION Don’t be afraid to ask the tough questions! The PSCP, coaching staff, scouts, and professional teams and leagues are available resources to student-athletes and parents. Utilizing the PSCP and its services will assist the student-athlete in making the best decisions for his/her professional career.
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Professional Sports Counseling
PANEL MEMBERS Brad Desnoyer
Chair Director of Dispute Resolution, Law School
Vice Chair Law Professor, Law School
Expertise: Labor Arbitration and Negotiation 216 Hulston Hall [email protected] (573) 882-6891
Expertise: Legal Advocacy 306 Hulston Hall [email protected] (573) 882-5186
CJ Tatum
Ryan Law
PSCP Coordinator Administrative Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics
Director Office for Financial Success
Expertise: Training & Development 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-0721
Expertise: Finance 239 E Stanley Hall [email protected] (573) 882-9211
Ed Knollmeyer
Mary Ann Austin
Director Risk / Insurance
Ex-Officio Sr. Associate Athletics Director of Complience
NCAA rules allow an institution to establish a Professional Sports Counseling Panel to advise student-athletes regarding prospective professional careers. The purpose of our educational program is to provide the studentathlete with a working knowledge of the agent VHOHFWLRQ SURFHVV DV ZHOO DV WKH ÀQDQFLDO DQG personal business management needs of the professional athlete.
PANEL SERVICES Since its creation, the panel has helped numerous student-athletes. The assistance of the panel has ranged from educational sessions to contract negotiations.
Expertise: NCAA Rules Mizzou Arena, Suite 200 [email protected] (573) 882-0706
Kim Lambert
Pat Ivey
Ex-Officio Assoc. Athletics Dir. of Student-Athlete Development
Ex-Officio Associate Director for Athletics Performance
Expertise: Student-Athlete 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-7720
Expertise: Former Pro Athlete 100 Mizzou Athletic Training Complex [email protected] (573) 882-0791
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Missouri State Law The state of missouri requires professional sports agents to register with the division of professional registration. If an agent is not registered, he/she is unable to solicit athletes in the state and is in violation of the law. Here are a few key provisions from the
Missouri Uniform Athlete Agents Act:
DISABILITY INSURANCE SELECTION Student-athletes receive guidance in the selection of NCAA or private broker insurance policies.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Tailored to each unique audience, the sessions inform student-athletes, parents, and coaches about NCAA rules related to professionalism.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Expertise: Insurance 1105 Carrie Francke Dr. [email protected] (573) 882-3735
E PLU
S
Bob Bailey
The PANEL’s PURPOSE
The panel is able to assist student-athletes in negotiations with agent and professional sports contracts.
AGENT SELECTION The panel has developed guidelines to assist in the screening of agents. It also keeps an updated list of agents who have registered with the PSCP and the State of Missouri and can assist in reference checks and interviews.
DECLARING FOR THE DRAFT The panel assists in determining draft placement and completion of required documents.
An agent is anyone who recruits or solicits a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract. A person may not act as an athlete DJHQWEHIRUHEHLQJLVVXHGDFHUWLÀFDWH of registration. An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of the act is void. Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract (or before the student-athlete’s next athletic event) the athlete agent and the student-athlete must give written notice to the university athletic director that he/she has entered into an agency contract.
