The sports industry is constantly growing, and every day players are getting signed to new contracts by teams and sponsors; the need for sports agents to represent them is constantly increasing.
If you love sports and want to become someone who finds job satisfaction in an industry that they love, then this online Sports Agent course is for you. It covers everything from different sports to networking, analyzing worth and maintaining client relationships, public relations, finances, negotiating, and the legal matters you need to understand to make this a successful career.
Regardless of if you are starting your first job or are looking to make a career change, this Sports Agent course will prepare you to excel in the booming sports industry.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction
- Role of a Sports Agent
- Salary and Pay Scale
- Skills Necessary for a Sports Agent
- Tips for Success as a Sports Agent
Module 2: Understanding The Sports You Will Be Handling
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Golf
- Tennis
- Other Sports
Module 3: Networking
- Getting Your Name Out There
- Handling Rejection
- Making a Good Impression
- Building a Relationship
- Make Things Easy for the Client (Simplify)
Module 4: Analyzing Worth
- Assessing Your Client’s Worth
- Market Analysis
- Accepting and Accounting for Client Weaknesses
- Assessing for the Right Target
Module 5: Client Relationship
- Finding and Landing New Clients
- Confidence and Value
- Managing Expectations
- Giving Your Client What He/She Wants
- Advising Client on Big Decisions
Module 6: Public Relations
- Creating a Brand
- Highlighting Your Client’s Strengths
- Pitching Your Client
- Avoiding or Deflecting Weaknesses
- Showing Strength in Yourself
Module 7: Finance
- Understanding Finance
- Advising Your Client
- Salary Structures
- Incentives and Bonuses
- Analyzing the Numbers
Module 8: Legal Matters
- Understanding Contract Laws
- The Language of Lawyers
- Fine Print and Caveats
- Contract Creation and/or Approval
- Tips and Tricks
Module 9: Understanding General Managers And Team Structure
- Front Office Structure and Roles
- How Teams Market Players
- The Economics of Sports
- Managing Facilities
- Managing Events
Module 10: Negotiating With Teams And Sponsors
- How to Negotiate
- Knowing the Tricks
- Bad Negotiation Techniques
- Analyzing Your Opponent
- Managing Your Risk and Doing What is Best for the Client
Who is this course for?
A great sports agent is someone who:
- Loves sports
- Loves working with people
- Knows how to present him or herself confidently
- Has great sales knowledge and skills
- A confident negotiator
If these qualities describe you, then we can give you the knowledge you need to finally start a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Career path
After completing this course, you can:
- Explore the exciting and challenging job of being a Sports Agent
- Continue down the educational path to become a Sports Agent
- Be more self assured and confident in your selling and negotiation skills
- Know if this is the right job for you
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
The sports industry is constantly growing, and every day players are getting signed to new contracts by teams and sponsors; the need for sports agents to represent them is constantly increasing.
If you love sports and want to become someone who finds job satisfaction in an industry that they love, then this online Sports Agent course is for you. It covers everything from different sports to networking, analyzing worth and maintaining client relationships, public relations, finances, negotiating, and the legal matters you need to understand to make this a successful career.
Regardless of if you are starting your first job or are looking to make a career change, this Sports Agent course will prepare you to excel in the booming sports industry.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction
- Role of a Sports Agent
- Salary and Pay Scale
- Skills Necessary for a Sports Agent
- Tips for Success as a Sports Agent
Module 2: Understanding The Sports You Will Be Handling
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Golf
- Tennis
- Other Sports
Module 3: Networking
- Getting Your Name Out There
- Handling Rejection
- Making a Good Impression
- Building a Relationship
- Make Things Easy for the Client (Simplify)
Module 4: Analyzing Worth
- Assessing Your Client’s Worth
- Market Analysis
- Accepting and Accounting for Client Weaknesses
- Assessing for the Right Target
Module 5: Client Relationship
- Finding and Landing New Clients
- Confidence and Value
- Managing Expectations
- Giving Your Client What He/She Wants
- Advising Client on Big Decisions
Module 6: Public Relations
- Creating a Brand
- Highlighting Your Client’s Strengths
- Pitching Your Client
- Avoiding or Deflecting Weaknesses
- Showing Strength in Yourself
Module 7: Finance
- Understanding Finance
- Advising Your Client
- Salary Structures
- Incentives and Bonuses
- Analyzing the Numbers
Module 8: Legal Matters
- Understanding Contract Laws
- The Language of Lawyers
- Fine Print and Caveats
- Contract Creation and/or Approval
- Tips and Tricks
Module 9: Understanding General Managers And Team Structure
- Front Office Structure and Roles
- How Teams Market Players
- The Economics of Sports
- Managing Facilities
- Managing Events
Module 10: Negotiating With Teams And Sponsors
- How to Negotiate
- Knowing the Tricks
- Bad Negotiation Techniques
- Analyzing Your Opponent
- Managing Your Risk and Doing What is Best for the Client
Who is this course for?
A great sports agent is someone who:
- Loves sports
- Loves working with people
- Knows how to present him or herself confidently
- Has great sales knowledge and skills
- A confident negotiator
If these qualities describe you, then we can give you the knowledge you need to finally start a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Career path
After completing this course, you can:
- Explore the exciting and challenging job of being a Sports Agent
- Continue down the educational path to become a Sports Agent
- Be more self assured and confident in your selling and negotiation skills
- Know if this is the right job for you
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
