2024 Schedule

FRIDAY

MARCH 8, 2024

9:45 am - 10:00 am EST:

Opening Remarks

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST:

Networking Lunch

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm EST:

Break

Registration; Networking Breakfast

9:30 am - 10:00 am EST:

Fireside Chat with Jim Tanner

A conversation with Jim Tanner, as he discusses his career trajectory and offers tips for attendees seeking similar career pathways.

10:00 am - 11:00 am EST:

Strategies for Agent Exam Studying

Agents will discuss study tips, exam details, and share other information that is helpful in successfully passing the agent exam.

Speakers: Aaron Henderson (KLUTCH Sports Group) Jumaane Ford (1 of 1 Agency)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST:

Recruiting and Managing Clients

An introduction on how to approach recruiting clients and how to manage clients once they have signed a representation agreement.

Speakers: Jumaane Ford (1 of 1 Agency), Kelton Crenshaw (Klutch Sports Group), Jovan Barnes (Independent Sports & Entertainment)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST:

Recruiting and Managing Clients

An introduction on how to approach recruiting clients and how to manage clients once they have signed a representation agreement.

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST:

Negotiation Tactics and Basic Contract Agreement Breakdown

Agents will discuss the important tactics sports agents must be able to utilize in order to have successful negotiations as well as the basics of contract agreements.

Presenter: Jovan Barnes (Independent Sports & Entertainment)

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm EST:

Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements

Agents will discuss the processes that occur when athletes are looking to sign or have signed sponsorship and endorsement deals. Speakers will also discuss current trends in sponsorships and endorsements.

Speakers: Kelton Crenshaw (Klutch Sports Group), Allie Greyson (Octagon)

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST:

SATURDAY

MARCH 9, 2024

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST:

Networking Break

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST:

Launching and Sustaining a Sports Agency

Speakers discuss the intricacies of launching a sports agency. The session will cover core concepts such as understanding the sports agency market, office management, money management, client relations, and more.

Speakers: Adisa Bakari (Sports and Entertainment Group), Jeffery Whitney (Sports and Entertainment Group)

Breakfast

9:30 am - 10:00 am EST:

Name, Image and Likeness

Session will provide an overview of the current and upcoming legislation surrounding name, image, and likeness. Speakers will also provide best practices and current trends in name, image, and likeness.

Speaker: Allie Greyson (Octagon)

10:00 am - 11:00 am EST:

Best Practices for Securing a Job in the Sports Industry

Speakers will provide an overview of the current industry landscape and provide best practices for successfully securing a job or internship in the sports industry.

Speaker: Jessica Wright (DC United)