sports agents

A memoir of will, success, and the luck we make--from the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group and an influential figure in the sports industry.

Once, Valerie Simpson's tennis career skyrocketed; now, the headlines belong to a player from the wrong side of the tracks. But when Valerie is shot dead in cold blood and dropped outside the stadium at the U.S. Open, sports agent Myron Bolitar investigates the killing and uncovers a connection between the two players and a six-year-old murder at an exclusive mainline club.

Sports agent Myron Bolitar comes face-to-face with a past he would rather not relive when Greg Downing, a man with whom he competed in sports and for the love of the same woman, disappears.

Eleven-year-old Andi Carillo quickly becomes the star of her school's new co-ed tennis team, and when her talent attracts sports agents who want her to play professionally, Andi's best friend Jeff Michaels helps her thwart the agents by uncovering their underhanded schemes.

"A revealing guide to a career as a sports agent written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin and based on the real-life experiences of several top agents-required reading for anyone considering this profession"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a career as an agent representing athletes, describing how to get started, the realities of the workplace, and more.

Eighth-grade sports reporters Susan Carol and Stevie reunite at the U.S. Open tennis championships where they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a top Russian player.

Sports is big business of course and athletes need expert guides. Sports agents take on that task helping pro athletes find the right teams sign the best contracts and represent the right brands and sponsors. Athletes depend on teamwork and often their most important teammate is their agent. It s a demanding job calling for business skills sports knowledge and competitive drive. Inside find out if becoming an agent should be your goal. Whether an agent or some other job if you want to stay in the game Careers Off the Field is for you. Every book shows you ways to combine your passion for sports with a way to make sports your career even if you re not putting on a uniform.