Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation
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Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation
This course is part of Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management Specialization
Instructors: Bruce Pitman
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Skills you'll gain
- Labor Law
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Negotiation
- Regulation and Legal Compliance
- Performance Analysis
- Decision Making
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Contract Management
- Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Management
- Operations Management
- Business Ethics
- Relationship Building
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this course, we will discuss the interplay of law, data analysis, and athlete representation using the athlete's career path trajectory as the focus. The intent is to introduce data analytical tools, laws, & regulations applicable to athlete representation throughout various stages of an athlete’s career. The primary focus is on athlete development and representation within the regulatory frameworks of federal and state laws and other pertinent rulemaking authorities, including pro sports unions.
In this module, we discuss the stages of an athlete's career development and explore how and when an agent is introduced into the mix.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment
8 videos•Total 127 minutes
- Introduction to Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation•2 minutes
- PODCAST: Leigh Steinberg, "Real Life Jerry McGuire"•82 minutes
- Athlete Career Stages•16 minutes
- Ritch Winter: The Role of Analytics•3 minutes
- Ritch Winter: Analytics & Negotiations•6 minutes
- Mike Santos: The Career Path to Managing Member at Hockey Operation, LLC.•10 minutes
- Mike Santos: Math, Data & Law Come Together•4 minutes
- Ritch Winter: How I Became a Sports Agent•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Acknowledgements•10 minutes
- Course Reference & Project Rubric•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 3 minutes
- Athlete Career Stages & Employment Pathways •3 minutes
In this module, we will discuss the sources of laws and regulations governing sports agents & their clients.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 assignment
4 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Sources of Laws & Regulations•9 minutes
- Mike Santos: Cultural Changes & Injuries•6 minutes
- Evolving Definition of Amateur•14 minutes
- Mike Santos: Amateur Name, Image & Likeness•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- CBA Article 8 •10 minutes
- Regulatory Framework•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Regulatory Framework•30 minutes
In this module, we will explore challenges and opportunities presented to teen elite athletes and introduce the role of a sports agent.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment
5 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Agent vs. Lawyer/Agent •8 minutes
- The Teen Athlete•9 minutes
- Ritch Winter: Parody & Competitiveness•2 minutes
- Elite Athlete Decision•8 minutes
- Ritch Winter: Player Quality of Life•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Elite Athletes•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Elite Athletes•30 minutes
In this module, we will review the relationships between athletes, their families, teams, and agents. We will also consider the role analytics plays in athletes’ decisions to go pro.
What's included
10 videos2 readings
10 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Pro Athlete Plus Agent•9 minutes
- Mike Santos: Filling a Roster•4 minutes
- Mike Santos: Salary Arbitration•2 minutes
- Pro Athlete, Agent & Data•14 minutes
- Mike Santos: Statistics Available•7 minutes
- Mid-Career Pro Athlete, Agent & Data•6 minutes
- Pro Athlete & Agent Transitions•9 minutes
- Mike Santos: Teaching Analytics Folks the Game•3 minutes
- Mike Santos: Players Adapt to Analytics•2 minutes
- Ritch Winter: More Quality of Life Considerations•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- CBA Articles 9, 10, & 11•10 minutes
- Going Pro•30 minutes
We will introduce you to professionals in the sports industry and share the roles and responsibilities of agents who represent professional athletes.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 peer review
10 videos•Total 54 minutes
- Agent & Athlete Relationship•9 minutes
- Ritch Winter: How to Nurture Relationships & Become an Agent•9 minutes
- Regulations of Sports Agents•7 minutes
- Mike Santos: Agent Regulations•4 minutes
- Sports Agency Types•4 minutes
- Ritch Winter: Multi-year Contract Hazards•3 minutes
- Expectations of Sports Agents•6 minutes
- Selecting an Agent•3 minutes
- Mike Santos: What Makes a Good Agent•5 minutes
- Mike Santos: Traits of a Good Agent•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
- CBA Article 12•10 minutes
- Agent Selection•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
- Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation Project•120 minutes
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