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Agent & Athlete Agreement

For athletes and agents formalizing a representation relationship to pursue opportunities together.

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Is this the right contract for working with an agent?

This contract is built for an athlete hiring an agent or representative to find opportunities, negotiate deals, and manage business matters in exchange for a commission. It fits relationships where both sides want clear terms for services, commission, authority, and how the arrangement can end.

Good fit for

Athletes hiring an agent or representative
Agents or agencies representing an athlete
Relationships paid by commission
Athletes who want limits on an agent's authority
College athletes who must follow NIL and eligibility rules

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What's Inside This Contract

Appointment and scope of representation

Sets the agent's role and the matters the agent handles for the athlete.

Term

States how long the agreement lasts.

Compensation

Covers the commission and what income it applies to.

Post-termination commissions

Explains what the agent earns on deals made during the term after it ends.

Athlete's obligations

Covers the athlete's responsibilities and cooperation with the agent.

Agent's obligations

Sets the agent's duties and standard of service.

Termination

How either side can end the agreement.

Representations and warranties

Each side's promises about authority and conflicts.

Indemnification

Who covers certain losses or claims that arise.

College athlete and NIL requirements

Addresses applicable athletics-association, commission, conference, school, reporting, and legal requirements.

Disputes and general provisions

Covers standard terms such as notices, how disputes are handled, and signatures.

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

Athlete and agent names
The agent's services and duties
The commission percentage
What income is commissionable
How long the agreement lasts
Whether commission continues after it ends
Limits on the agent's authority
Any league, school, or NIL rules that apply

Points Worth Negotiating

The commission percentage and what income it applies to
Whether the agent can sign deals without the athlete's approval
How long the agreement lasts and how either side can end it
Whether commission continues after the agreement ends
What expenses the athlete is responsible for

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an agent and athlete agreement?

It is an agreement where an athlete hires an agent to find and negotiate opportunities and handle business matters. It sets the commission, what income it applies to, and how long it lasts.

Who should sign an agent and athlete agreement?

The athlete and the agent both sign. If the agent works through an agency, the agency signs, and a guardian signs for an athlete who is a minor.

How is an agent paid?

An agent is paid a commission, a percentage of the income they help the athlete earn. The agreement states the percentage and which types of income it covers.

Can an agent sign deals for me?

Only if the agreement gives that authority. Athletes limit an agent's power to commit them and require approval before any deal is signed.

Do agent agreements have to follow other rules?

Yes. League, school, conference, and association rules affect athlete representation, so check the applicable requirements before signing.

What should I have ready before creating it?

Have the athlete and agent names, the agent's services, the commission percentage and what income it covers, the term, whether commission continues after it ends, limits on authority, and any league or NIL rules.

Should I choose the custom contract or the editable template?

Choose the custom contract to answer a few questions and have it filled in for you. Choose the editable template if you prefer a blank version with labeled fields to complete yourself.

What are common warning signs in an agent & athlete agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any agent & athlete agreement:

Agent can bind the athlete to deals without approval
Commission applies too broadly across all income
No clear termination right
Expenses are not capped or approved in advance
No reference to applicable league, school, or association rules

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