Born to Be A Sports Agent

This week I hosted my first room on Clubhouse, titled "Ask an Agent". For this episode, I'm sharing the recurring, relevant questions that came up during the Clubhouse session. Reach out to me via email at jillbaxter@me.com to save your spot in my webinar later this month, "How to recruit clients in 2021."

What's the big fight at the center of the Alston v NCAA case that the Supreme Court will hear this month? I take you through the origin of the argument, how it's developed over time, and what makes the particulars of this case so significant. Interested in becoming an agent? Sign up for my Sports Agent Academy: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/sports-agent-academy

Jacori Greer, the Defensive Line Coach at Texas State, joins me to discuss how he coaches the defensive line, the meaning of his favorite phrase "Ten Toes Down," and his role in the Minority Coaches Advancement Association. Schedule a one-on-one call with me: http://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting Learn more about my Coach's Career Development Program: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/...

I'm resharing an episode that originally aired on Ed Bowers' Sports Career Podcast. We discussed the variety of clients I've represented and why agents need to have a 'value system' before representing elite athletes. Interested in becoming an agent? Sign up for my Sports Agent Academy: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/sports-agent-academy Find Ed's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/pod...

This week, Grace DeWitt, founder of Douglas Digital - Modern Sports Marketing, joins me to discuss best practices for Clubhouse. If you don't know anything about the app, we explain what it is and how you can use it strategically to network and grow your personal brand. Find me on Clubhouse @jillmbaxter or Grace @just_DeWitt13 Schedule a one-on-one call with me: http://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-...

Coaches Archie McDaniel (Texas State), Van Malone (KSU), and Tremaine Jackson (Colorado Mesa) introduce the MCAA and share how they are supporting coaches in their pursuit of leadership roles in athletics. Watch my webinar, Three Contract Tips for Coaches: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/coaches-contract-webinar Schedule a one-on-one call with me: http://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meetin...

This week, SJSU's Brent Brennan joins me for a conversation about his path to becoming a head coach, SJSU's success & how he rebuilt the program, and what young coaches should do to advance in this profession. Watch my webinar, Three Contract Tips for Coaches: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/coaches-contract-webinar Schedule a one-on-one call with me: http://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-me...

This week, I give three major contract tips to help you protect your job and salary, especially during the pandemic. A few things I covered: contract clauses, tricky wording, and why having a sports agent is important to protect your career. Did you miss my webinar during the AFCA Convention? Hear the audio during this week's episode. After listening, schedule a one-on-one call with me to discuss...

I'm joined by Wilson Alexander, LSU football beat reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune. We talk about LSU's hirings and firings, Title IX issues, and SEC football in a pandemic. Read his article about the relationship between Kiffin and Orgeron: https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_a50313ee-40dc-11eb-a918-1bd831187b29.html Sign up for my upcoming webinars for coac...

My father, former Utah and Weber State Head Coach Ron McBride, chimes in on the tension at Utah State, where the players refused to play their final game of the season after comments were allegedly made regarding former interim Head Coach Frank Maile's culture and religion. Have a coaching situation of your own you want to discuss? Book a free consultation with me: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/...

This episode, I give some tips on what contract clauses coaches should look out for to ensure they don't lose opportunities, especially during a pandemic. Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting Watch my video on how to become a sports agent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-3cIvTtTLU&feature=youtu.be Are you following me on social media? Find me on Instagra...

Former NFL player Matt Stover joined me for a conversation about the Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF), a 501(c)(3) that helps more than 250 charities nationwide with back office administration services.  Check out the Players Philanthropy Fund website for more info: https://www.ppf.org Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting Are you following me on social medi...

I discuss name and likeness issues that many athletes and coaches run into, including defining pay, how long your likeness should be used, and where it can be used. Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting Are you following me on social media? Find me on Instagram @agent_mcbridebaxter and on Twitter @J_McBrideBaxter  

Patty Luu is the founder of Driven To Peak Consulting and  helps high school athletes overcome the mental blocks that prevent them from improving their performance and achieving their goals. She offers her three top tips for peak mental performance in sports. Email Pattyluu@driventopeakconsulting.com  to learn more about her 5 day challenge to stay gameday ready. Are you following me on social med...

I discuss the notable coaching changes that have happened in the NFL and NCAA before we've even hit the midway point in season, and the ripple effects it has on the staff and their families. I reveal what I learned after reading "Good Company," by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting

I explain how, as a sports agent, my schedule and work has been impacted over the course of the pandemic - from Pro Day all the way through the NFL season. I also share how the pandemic impacted opportunities for both the 2020 NFL Draft class, this year's high school football recruiting class, and athletes playing spring sports. Sign up for Your Virtual Sports Agent: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter....

Who are you surrounding yourself with? How are you handling your money? I go over the five biggest mistakes NFL players make in their rookie year. Looking for representation? Download my profile: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/download-fee-structure-profile Learn about Sports Agent Academy: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/sports-agent-academy For free agents, get my help as Your Virtual Sport...

Continuing my conversation with former Asst GM David Turner... we discuss the comeback of the Pac-12 and Big 10, the way finances are influencing football's return to play, the strain on recruiting and scholarships. We also discuss the past and future of developmental leagues in football. *Apologies for the audio quality* Find David Turner on social media @mav_sports Contact me about representatio...

Former Director of Player Personnel for the Edmonton CFL team and current Director of Player Personnel for ANC Combines David Turner joins the podcast to break down the opportunities in football today. An important listen for athletes trying to make decisions about navigating their last season (or two) of college football. Call or text me at (559) 250-0151 or visit my website www.jillmcbridebaxter...

As a former General Manager in the AAF and the Asst Director of Pro Personnel of the XFL's Houston Roughnecks, Will Lewis offers his insight on the opportunities for athletes (and their agents) as the XFL changes hands. Coaches and athletes can get in touch with me at (559) 250-0151 or jillbaxter@me.com Download my profile: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/pl/21283

Former player, coach, football executive (and football dad!) Will Lewis takes us inside the mind and process of NFL decision-makers as they cut down their training camp rosters to 53 players. Lewis gives great wisdom to current and future NFL players trying to make a roster and offers important insight for future contract negotiators. Coaches and athletes can get in touch with me at (559) 250-0151...

What do the rules for eligibility, scholarships, and representation look like as college sports shifts its schedule in reaction to the pandemic? With nearly a decade of experience in NCAA compliance, Peter Turney explains how athletes and parents can make an educated decision on whether or not to sign with an agent right now. Contact me about discussing representation at (559) 250-0151 or jillbaxt...

A candid conversation with my client Sandy Barbour, VP of Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State, on the behind-the-scenes of the Big 10's decision to postpone fall sports. Get a detailed look at the campus' testing strategy, return to campus, and how it intersects with athletics. She shares information on juggling scholarships and eligibility for athletes who opt-out and/or want to sign with age...

This week I cover the different opt-out scenarios for NFL players. Who is eligible to claim money when opting-out, and how much? What happens if the season is canceled during camp? What if it's canceled midway through the season? There are a lot of different circumstances, and I cover them today, one day after the NFL opt-out deadline. Are you an 2021 draft prospect seeking representation? Contact...

This week I'm joined by Jas Bains, head football coach for Western Colorado University, a Div-II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Coach Bains walks us through the recent decisions for D-II's football season, what its like to be a head coach navigating this terrain, and the challenges unique to D-II. Are you a coach seeking effective, affordable representation? Learn about my flat...