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CONTRACT NEGOTIATION:
At the core of the agent/client relationship is the negotiation of your
NFL contract. Having negotiated and/or structured sports and
entertainment deals well in excess of $100 Million Dollars, Scott Smith
is a seasoned, aggressive negotiator who takes great pride in securing
the absolute best deal for his clients. X-A-M Sport's NUMBER ONE
priority will ALWAYS be to get EVERY CENT on the table for its clients
EVERY TIME!
LEGAL SERVICES:
Just like any other career, the NFL is a business, and competent legal
counsel is a critical tool toward the assurance of prosperity. Whether
your needs are urgent in nature or you simply wish to plan for the
future, Scott Smith and Jason Bernstein are accomplished attorneys and
are always available to consult with you and offer guidance. It is our
goal to assist you in off-the-field matters so you can focus on playing
football and be the best you can be on the field.
COMBINE PREPARATION:
While our client will always have the final decision in choosing his trainer, X-A-M Sports is proud to be affiliated with Coach Tom Shaw. Coach Shaw is regarded as one of the top trainers in the world. His client list includes over 94 first round draft picks as well as dozens of the NFL's most elite players. X-A-M Sports and Coach Shaw will en sure that its clients are given every possible advantage for success in the NFL.
We also utilize the Athletes’ Performance (API) program in Florida, an exclusive facility located at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida, where renowned sports physician Dr. James Andrews is based. Since 2001, API has trained 36 First-Round selections, 99 First-Day selections, and 164 total Draft selections.
PRE-DRAFT MARKETING:
X-A-M Sports will provide each NFL Team with extensive background
material on each player eligible for the draft. Your bio will be
prepared by a professional scout through X-A-M Sport's affiliation with
the National Sports Bureau. Additionally, X-A-M Sports works
hand-in-hand with its clients to produce and edit a highlight film for
each client to be distributed to every NFL Team prior to the draft.
X-A-M Sports will provide you with all of the tools necessary to
enhance your draft status and give you every possible advantage.
MARKETING AND ENDORSEMENTS:
There are ALWAYS marketing and endorsement opportunities for NFL
players at any level. X-A-M Sports aggressively obtains every
opportunity possible for its clients to earn income off the field.
National marketing deals include: Sony, EAS, Topps, Upperdeck, Donruss
Playoff, Wal-Mart, Kimberly Clark, Hershey, Frito Lay, Anheuser-Busch,
Sprint, Builders Square, Circuit City, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Nike
and Reebok.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA:
The media is a very powerful tool for the professional athlete. Positive, quality media exposure can help the community connect with the player-generating endless off-the-field opportunities for the player, both charitable and income earning. X-A-M Sports is proud to have a full-time public relations and media expert on its team to ensure that our clients are given every opportunity to connect with the community and utilize the powerful tool of the media to their best advantage.
TAX PLANNING AND PREPARATION:
NFL players are taxed at the highest federal and state tax brackets.
They are even subject to special "jock taxes" designed to tax players
in every state that they play in. From the basic to the very
sophisticated, tax planning is a critical component of EVERY player's
financial future. X-A-M Sports combines in-house tax expertise with a
network of top tax professionals to ensure its clients minimize their
tax liability to the fullest extent allowed under the law.
FINANCIAL PLANNING:
Sound financial planning is the cornerstone of every player's financial
future. X-A-M Sports works closely with a network of the nation's top
financial planners to ensure that you and your family lives happily and
comfortably for the rest of your lives. The decision to choose your
financial advisor is ALWAYS up to you. We help guide you through this
process, and we commit to working hand-in-hand with all of your
advisors to achieve the best results for you and your family.
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