KSMG — Frequently Asked Questions
About Athlete Representation

Finding the Right Sports Agent

Q. Why go through an NFLPA Certified Sports Agent?

A: If a player chooses to use an agent, the NFL requires that the agent be certified by the NFLPA in order to protect the rights of the players.

Q. If I sign with a KSMG sports agent, am I limited to only working with that agent?

A: No. Kaufmann Sports Management Group is comprised of professionals from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and disciplines. Therefore, we believe our clients receive optimal value from our ability to apply a team approach to launching and maintaining our clients’ careers.

Q. If I change sports agents, do I have to pay another fee to the new agent?

A: No, if a player were to change sports agents, the previous agent would only be eligible for compensation based upon any work he had already performed for the player, particularly if the player re-negotiated a contract after ending the agent-player relationship. If the new sports contract were worth more than the previous contract negotiated by the agent, the agent's fee would only be based upon the difference between the new contract and the old contract. However, if the new contract were worth less than the old contract, the sport agent's compensation would be reduced relative to the player's new contract.

Q. How do I terminate a player – agent relationship?

A: To terminate the agent-player relationship, the player must notify his agent by sending him either an authorized fax or an overnight letter. The termination comes into effect 5 days after written notice of termination is sent to the agent. However, if an agent-player relationship exists between an agent and a player who is a rookie 30 days before the NFL Draft, the relationship must wait at least 30 days to be terminated.