apsm 10-1 – Flashcards
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Approximately how many athletes are in the four (4) major sports leagues?
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4,300
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In the four major sports leagues how many agents are registered or certified with the respective players associations?
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1,600-1,800
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One of the first agents to represent individual athletes and a pioneer of the sport marketing industry is
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Mark H. McCormack
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The first players association to negotiate the right for players to be represented by agents was the
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Major League Baseball Players Association
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The reserve system in Major League Baseball was
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a rule that allowed arbitration of player disputes
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The three models for a sport agency business does not include A. a freestanding sport management firm. B. a law practice only. C. a players association. D. a sport management firm affiliated with a law firm.
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C. a players association.
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Which of the following does not describe the functions performed by a sport agent? A. Negotiating and administering the athlete's or coaches contract B. Marketing C. Financial planning D. Negotiating the collective bargaining contract for the player or coach
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D. Negotiating the collective bargaining contract for the player or coach
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Which of the following is a task commonly performed by a sports agent. A. Negotiating and administering the athlete or coach's contract; B. Negotiating the athlete's or coach's marketing and endorsement contracts C. Legal counseling; D. Personal care E. All of the above
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E. All of the above
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One of the following is not a reason for the growth of the sports agent business. A. the development of competing leagues; B. the evolution of players associations; C. players' need for financial advice; D. rising product endorsement opportunities. E. None
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E. None
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Which of the following is not a method of fees charged by agents. A. Flat fee, B. Percentage of compensation, C. Hourly rate, D. Combination of an hourly rate with a percentage of compensation cap. E. None
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E. None