Agents

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Abstract

A relatively new profession, agents (i.e., sports agents) are now considered an important component in the sport industry. Based on a contractual relationship, sports agents represent the interests of sportspersons and receive commission for their services. Owing to the increasingly professionalized and globalized nature of sport, the services a sports agent provides relate to the negotiation of employment and endorsement contracts based on the agent's expertise in the vocation. Depending on the jurisdiction, sports agents are subject to differing levels of regulations that govern the profession. Sports agents operate under various guises including family members, individuals, and large, multinational corporations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Sport Management, Second Edition
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Pages26-28
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781035317189
ISBN (Print)9781035317172
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

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