How to Become an NHL Agent

Working as an agent for National Hockey League players is a demanding job. While your ability to find work for your client is based largely on his level of talent and achievement, you have to know the avenues to pursue in order to get your client the best deal possible. You have to be qualified for your job with a college degree in business, economics or accounting, and you have to be registered with the NHL Players' Association before you can negotiate a deal for any player.

Instructions

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      Get a degree in economics, business or accounting. You have to understand the finer points of money--acquiring it, spending it, investing and donating it. Many high school players only have a high school education and lack the finesse to handle the nuances of money. The agent has to handle that aspect for him in an efficient and honest manner.

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      Register with the NHL Players' Association, which is the union for the league's players. You will be investigated by the union and you can't have a criminal record. Once you are cleared to represent players, you can put your name out and solicit clients.

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      Stay in touch with your player on a regular basis. You are not just there to handle contract negotiations. You are there to help your client with all issues, including relationships with the team management, relationships with the coach and off-the-ice issues. You may have suggestions for your client, and if he is looking for a sounding board, that should be you.

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      Look for off-the-ice marketing opportunities for your client. Superstar players often find companies who will pay big money to have them endorse a product. However, a great agent can get endorsement opportunities for average or good players.

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      Make sure your client is investing for the future as well as living for the present. A hockey career may last only a few years. Those are the player's prime money-earning years. If money is not invested wisely, a player may go broke. It's your job to make sure he stays financially secure.