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To negotiate
& manage an athletes professional career
on and away from there playing arena |
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As well as understanding
the contracting environment. A athlete needs
representative that can negotiate them a
fair deal. Negotiating skills are very important
as is market knowledge and relationships
with key employers |
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To seek out and
provide neutral advice on professional opportunities
with various employers and commercial undertakings |
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To provide the
player with knowledge and guidance to ensure
they are aware of where they are heading
with their rugby career and have a ‘game
plan’ with contingency plans built
into it. |
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To manage and
mentor players through their professional
career’s and assist to build a plan
for life after professional sport. All professional
rugby players regardless of their level
should be well positioned for a career outside
of rugby once their playing days are over. |
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To ensure promotional
opportunities such as personal sponsorship
and endorsements are maximised. |
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To provide ongoing
support and where appropriate to use networks
to ensure both sport and non related issues
are managed effectively; i.e arranging media
training and arranging financial, investment
and taxation advice etc. |
