Born to Be A Sports Agent

This week I offer my opinion on the NCAA's new regulations for basketball agents, which many are dubbing the "Rich Paul Rule." Connect with me: http://bit.ly/ConnectJill Enroll in Sports Agent Academy: http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod

I'm joined by former American Football Coaches Wives Association president Kristi Maloney. Kristi explains how she became involved, all that she's gained from the experience, and why other coaches' wives should join. I've personally really enjoyed being a member of this organization and highly encourage all my coaches listening to recommend their wives get involved! Learn more at www.afcwa.org Con...

This week on the pod I continue my interview with UC Irvine Law student Tatum Wheeler for Ms. JD, an organization supporting women in the legal profession! Enroll in Sports Agent Academy: http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod Enter STUDENT at checkout for $200 off the course!

Former Utah Utes of the '90s Jimmy Bellamy (DL), Cedric Crawford (ATH), and Marnie Oliver, partner of the late Bronzell Miller (DE), join me to reflect on their relationship with my Mom and Dad while playing college football. They emphasize the role my Mom played as "Den Mom," compare how the college football players of today relate to their coach and his family, and announce a new initiative call...

This week on the pod I'm interviewed by UC Irvine Law student Tatum Wheeler for Ms. JD, an organization supporting women in the legal profession! Enroll in Sports Agent Academy: http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod Enter STUDENT at checkout for $200 off the course!

Liz Mullen, who covers sports representation for Sports Business Journal, and Kristen Kuliga, Esq., principal and founder of K Sports & Entertainment, join my podcast to discuss why since 2017 the total number of women NFL agents has dropped by 17% and women agents w/ clients has dropped by 19%. Enroll in Sports Agent Academy: http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod Read Liz's article: http://bit.ly/L...

Last month the sports world lost a legendary figure and the Baxter's lost a treasured friend in Dick Tomey. As a tribute to Coach, I present our last phone call together in which he chronicled his career - all the highs and lows and anecdotes of every note. We miss you Dick.  His book is available for purchase here:  https://amzn.to/2WhvOWr

Carjay Lyles is the Jumping and Multi event Track Coach at University of Southern California. We discuss How and Why Football players should train with Track coaches for the combine, How he works with his student athletes to improve speed and Jump performance, and the who are three of the best track athletes he has been able to train.   Learn more about my fee structure:  https://www.jillmcbrideba...

There's a few interesting sports law cases generating some buzz in the media that I wanted to tackle on this week's episode: student-athletes suing former UCLA head coach Jim Mora, the Kyle Lowry and Mark Stevens situation, and Kawhi Leonard's logo suit against Nike. Learn more about my fee structure for representation:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/email-capture Enroll in Sports Agent Academ...

This week my podcast has a little role reversal! Pranav Menon, a rising senior at Texas A&M, reached out to me on LinkedIn and wanted to know about being a sports agent...so I let him interview me for this week's podcast episode. Learn more about my fee structure:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/email-capture Enroll in Sports Agent Academy: http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod

This week I dish some updates about a few topics: 1) how to join the XFL, 2) the new agent rule in college basketball, 3) Marvin Lewis joining the Arizona State football staff and 4) my new online course, Sports Agent Academy! Access XFL contact information: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/opt-in Learn more about my fee structure:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/email-capture Enroll in Sports...

Paulette Bonamego, wife of Coach John Bonamego of the Detroit Lions, shares her family's football journey through the NFL to Central Michigan University. Paulette prided herself on being the "Team Mom," being super involved in on-campus life and the outside Central Michigan community. She also speaks on supporting her husband and the CMU program through his battle with cancer. A great listen for l...

This week I continue my conversation with baseball agent Michael McGinnis, author of G.P.S. Guide For Athletes And Those Who Surround Them ( https://empowermentsportsgroup.com/book/ ). He explains the origins of the book and why an athlete at any level should be taking an active role in planning for their future. Contact Michael at michael@empowermentsportsgroup.com jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.c...

Ahead of next month's MLB Draft, I'm joined by Michael McGinnis, founder of Empowerment Sports Group. Michael shares how he got started in the sports industry before him and I discuss the differences between the NFL draft and the MLB draft. We both learned quite a bit during our conversation and hope you do too! Part two of our interview - a roadmap for parents of potential pro athletes - debuts n...

Jill recaps what happened the third day of the draft. The calls I make if a player doesn't get a contract. Which team Jill thinks had a good draft. The tragic story of the shooting in Topeka, Kansas. One of the Giants draft picks was a victim in this shooting.  Connect with Jill- Call Jill 559-250-0151 Buy My New Online How to Represent Yourself jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP...

Rounds 4 through 7 are a whirlwind. Listen in as I shared what I was watching for on Day 3, what it's like when a guy needs an agent in a pinch, how I prepared for UDFA signings, the kind of research I'm doing, and more. Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.facebook.com/jillmcbridebaxterspo...

The first day of the draft is behind us! I recap the first 32 picks, including the best grabs and biggest surprises. I also lend my legal knowledge to the other big NFL story of the day - an audio recording of Tyreek Hill that substantiates allegations of child abuse and domestic violence. Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.i...

It that time of year! The 2019 NFL Draft. This is my favorite week! I love to see which players get picked and their reactions! Please listen to who I predict each team will pick in the Top 10 and Where I predict my clients will end up. Stay tuned I will be podcasting for the next three days! Listen, Share, Subscribe and write a review. Thank you for listening! To get my new online course go to we...

This week I'm joined by Lindsey Pallares, a reporter for Fox Sports San Diego who has previously covered pro sports in Wisconsin and Colorado. Lindsey shares what the NFL Draft Weekend is like for a reporter, past draft stories she's covered, the challenges the media faces in their coverage of the draft, and more. Follow Lindsey at @lindseylares on Twitter or Instagram. Connect with Jill- jillbaxt...

I take a pre-draft pause to give you a look at what all I'm busy with this time of year as an NFLPA certified contract advisor.  Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.facebook.com/jillmcbridebaxtersportsagent

I sit down with my former client Moses Harris to talk about his decision to quit football, the plan he had in place before he made the decision, the success he's found since, and the advice he has for other football players. A two-part episode series. Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.fa...

I sit down with my former client Moses Harris to talk about his decision to quit football, the plan he had in place before he made the decision, the success he's found since, and the advice he has for other football players. A two-part episode series. Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.fa...

Monte Harrick, an executive compensation specialist and son of championship-winning basketball coach Jim Harrick, joins the podcast to discuss deferred compensation for coaches under a split-life policy to avoid the excise tax. Contact Monte at: monte.harrick@fulcrumpartnersllc.com Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram...

My client Ryan Navarro played in the Alliance of American Football as a long snapper for the Memphis Express. He sits down with me to share what it was like for the players when they learned the league would be shutting down, but also to share what his experience in the league was like overall. For more on Ryan, my services, or to contact me - jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP w...

With the CBA expiration looming, I sound off on the recent tension between the NFLPA and agents, and how we got to this point including analyzing the overlap and gap between how agents tend to do business, and what players expect out of them, and highlighting why illegal inducements are ultimately to the detriment of nearly everyone involved. Connect with Jill- jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/us...