• While you may think that a sports agent leads a glamorous life, dealing with high profile athletes, it is not an easy job. A sports agent needs to be well versed in contract and employment law, and have excellent negotiating skills. If you have ever wondered how to become a sports agent, the videos and tips on this page will give you some insight into the process.
  • Tips on Becoming a Sports Agent

    1. A law degree is helpful, but not essentially.
    2. Some colleges have formal sports management programs, which place students as interns for experience.
    3. Most agents have an athletic background, as a player or a fan.
    4. Agents need to have a good foundation in business.
    5. Top agents can earn over $1,000,000 annually, but less than 5% of agents earn more than $100,000 a year.
    6. Joining an existing firm is an easier way to start in the business than recruiting your own clients without experience.