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Why Become a Sports Agent? Because It’s Possible — and We’ll Show You How

If you've ever dreamed of becoming a sports agent, but didn’t know where to start — or assumed law school was required — you're not alone.

Good news: You don’t need a law degree to become a successful sports agent.
You just need the right training, mentorship, and industry access — and that’s exactly what SMWW’s 8-week online Athlete Management Course provides.

(Photo above: SMWW President/NFLPA Agent, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, with Dallas Cowboy's Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, KaVontae Turpin)

Train with the Best in the Business

Led by real, certified agents actively working in the industry:

• Dr. Lynn Lashbrook (NFL)

• Joel Corry (NFL & NBA)

• Oscar Suarez (MLB)

• Bret Kanis (NBA, WNBA, FIBA)

• Rick Curran (NHL)

• Maikel Tsuji (FIFA)

These mentors have negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts and represented first-round picks, Olympians, and athletes in every major league.

Each week, you’ll connect with them live via Zoom — not pre-recorded videos. These conversations are personal, interactive, and career-changing.

What Happens After You Finish?

You won’t just walk away with knowledge — you’ll graduate with:

• A professional resume and cover letter, optimized for the sports industry

• A reference from your certified agent mentors

• An invitation to join SMWW Agency as an Agent Advisor and begin representing athletes

Our graduates now represent clients in every top league worldwide — including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, WNBA, EPL, NWSL, IPL, UFC, FIBA, and more.

How to Become a Sports Agent

The Athlete Management Course is a step-by-step blueprint to launch your career in athlete representation. You’ll learn to:

• Recruit your first client with confidence and integrity

• Navigate contract negotiations and player endorsements

• Develop and maintain athlete relationships

• Handle league registrations, compliance, and regulations

• Build a personal brand and agency business

• Represent athletes in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, FIFA, UFC, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, and more

Course Topics Include:

• Recruiting strategies that work — even without existing connections

• Draft prep: combines, tryouts, pro days

• Legal and ethical issues in representation

• Contract negotiation for rookies, veterans, and free agents

• Endorsements and off-the-field brand building

• How to build your reputation and stand out as a trusted agent

• Career counseling and post-athletic career transitions for clients

• Day-to-day operations and best practices for managing a sports agency

Where SMWW Agent Graduates Work:

This course prepares you to work in every major sport around the world — whether your goal is to represent first-round NFL picks or rising soccer stars in Europe.

SMWW-trained agents are thriving in roles such as:

NFL Agent

NBA or FIBA Basketball Agent

MLB or NPB Baseball Agent

NHL Agent

FIFA/UEFA Soccer Agent

MLS or NWSL Agent

Rugby or Cricket Agent

UFC, MMA, or Boxing Manager

Tennis or Golf Representative

Olympic & Paralympic Athlete Agent

Extreme Sports or Action Sports Agent

Join the thousands of SMWW graduates making an impact in athlete representation across 164+ countries.

Meet Your Mentor: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook — A Pioneer in the Sports Agent Industry

NFLPA Certified Agent | SMWW Founder | Global Talent Builder

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook is one of the most experienced and respected sports agents in the world. As a longtime NFLPA-certified agent and the founder of Sports Management Worldwide, he has spent over 30 years training, mentoring, and launching the careers of thousands of sports agents who now work in every major league around the globe.

Lynn doesn’t just teach theory — he’s been in the trenches. He worked with the legendary agency that represented Jerry Rice, William “The Refrigerator” Perry, and Elvis Grbac. More recently, he mentored two SMWW alumni who discovered and signed Kavontae Turpin, now a standout wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

What sets Lynn apart is his unmatched ability to help new agents find untapped talent and build careers from the ground up. His motto? “Go Global or Go Home.” Lynn specializes in helping you break into the industry, expand your reach, and build a powerful client base across all sports and continents.

His teaching style is honest, passionate, and deeply motivational. Every week, he joins live video chats with students — sharing real-world strategies, insider knowledge, and hard-earned lessons that only someone with decades of experience can offer.

“Lynn changed my life. He gave me the tools, the confidence, and the belief that I could do this — and I’m now working in the field I love.”
– Ray Haija, NFL Agent representing Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver & Corner Back & 2nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Whether you want to represent elite NFL talent, recruit international prospects, or build your own agency, there is no better mentor than Dr. Lynn Lashbrook.
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Joel Corry

Former NFL & NBA Agent | CBSSports Analyst | Salary Cap Expert

With 20+ years mentoring aspiring sports agents and a 16-year career representing legends like Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, John Randle, and Ronnie Lott, Joel Corry is one of the most respected names in athlete representation.

Now a leading CBSSports.com analyst and CBA expert, Joel is regularly featured on sports radio and serves as a trusted voice in sports business litigation. He simplifies contract strategy, teaches how to negotiate with confidence, and helps SMWW students understand the financial backbone of every league.

Whether you want to rep athletes in the NFL, NBA, or global sports, Joel gives you the tools and insight to launch a lasting career.
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What Happens After You Graduate?

Completing the Athlete Management course is just the beginning.

As a graduate, you’ll be invited to become an SMWW Agent Advisor—our exclusive next step for launching your sports agent career.

For a small yearly fee, Agent Advisors:

• Recruit and represent professional athletes in any sport

• Co-represent clients with certified agents in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and FIFA

• Access exclusive scouting reports, agency tools, and marketing materials

• Share in commissions from athletes you help sign

• Leverage SMWW’s global network and decades of proven success

No law degree required. No hidden costs. Just the tools, training, and mentorship to start building your roster—today.

Resume Redesign Service

Getting the skills is step one—getting noticed is step two.

At SMWW, we don’t just train you to succeed—we help you market yourself to sports industry decision-makers.

We’ll revamp your resume to highlight your new credentials, include references from top agents, and optimize it for online searches so hiring managers can find you fast.

Our goal? To make you the next SMWW success story. And we’ll do everything we can to get you there.

Course Certificate & Resume Reference:

Successful graduates of the Sports Management Worldwide courses will be sent a SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and ability to "self train" yourself for higher positions within the sports business industry.

In addition to your certificate, you will be given the stamp of approval by SMWW. This approval includes a personal reference you may add to your resume with contact information for Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and a reference to the mentors of this course.

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THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $650 Or a single payment of $1,950 Includes all course textbooks and access to a web-based classroom. Shipping is additional. PRICE IN   APPROXIMATELY $1950 Exact pricing including the discount is shown before you complete checkout. Payment plan options are provided during checkout. PAYMENT METHODS: Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.

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