The Professional Sports Counseling Panel offers sessions for student-athletes and their families to educate them about the NCAA rules and making informed decisions as they apply to agents, runners, financial planners, and disability insurance providers. Below are some of the services that the Professional Sports Counseling Panel provides through presentations, counseling, materials and other university resources:
- Counseling and information concerning compliance with NCAA bylaws to maintain amateur status and athletic eligibility
- Counseling and information concerning NCAA Rules Governing Athlete Agents
- Realistically evaluating potential professional sports career opportunities and likely market value
- Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of a professional sports career
- Explaining the necessary steps and potential pitfalls to become a professional athlete
- Evaluating potential sports career alternatives
- Independent information and assistance in evaluating and selecting a sports agent and/or financial advisor
- Sample Question to Ask Potential Agents
- Guidance on understanding the terms of agent and other professional contracts
- Assisting and facilitating agent contract negotiations
- Enhancing financial management knowledge and skills
- Developing and honing interviewing strategies and techniques
- Evaluating professional leagues and teams
- Explaining and assisting with the player evaluation process
- Evaluating potential athlete disability insurance plans and providers
- Assisting in securing sponsorship or team tryouts