August 2007

Cory Manago Has Success His First Year

After finishing the Athlete Management course in November of 2006, SMWW agent advisor Cory Manago got off to a quick start in the agent business. He quickly got to work on creating relationships with talented football players and signed LB Steve Dildine from Washington State, who is currently with the 49ers and WR Michael Depriest who was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.

Dildine recently received significant playing time in the 49ers first preseason game but he has moved to fullback, a position he played in high school. Dildine was also interviewed on the 49ers website and you can read that interview by clicking the link at the bottom of this story.

SMWW's Director of Football, Marcus Williams, recently caught up with Cory to talk with him about signing Steve Dildine and working with SMWW as an agent advisor.

Marcus Williams: When and where were you introduced to Dildine?

Cory Manago: Steve's sophomore season at WSU I had a friend who coached him contact me and felt I should keep an eye this kid.

MW: You completed the program in august of 06, how soon after that was Steve first contacted by you?

CM: It was in January after he completed his eligibility when we first spoke.

MW: What was it about you that Dildine liked as an agent?

CM: He liked my approach and how I didn't throw pamphlets and brochures at him during his playing career. He respected the fact that I respected the ethics of his school, family and most of all, his wife.

MW: When did Steve know he wanted to sign with you and SMWW?

CM: Once we had a chance to come to the SMWW headquarters and sit down with Dr. Lashbrook and the SMWW management team, my credibility was confirmed. It was then that Steve knew he had the agency that he and his wife trusted.

MW: Now that you have a year under your belt, do you feel you have met or exceeded your expectations?

CM: I still have the same expectations now that I had then. Simply put, I want to be a better agent tomorrow than I am today.

MW: Looking at your future as an agent, do feel you are in a position to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself?

CM: Yes, wholeheartedly. You have to give credit where credit is due and SMWW has been the resounding resource for me to lean on for any and every lesson this business has taught me.

MW: A year ago you were Cory Manago the man, wanting to represent athletes. Who is Cory Manago the agent today?

CM: I am an agent that makes my clients want to improve. I am an agent that makes sure my clients' questions are answered. I truly believe that relationships are the key. The number of clients or dollar amount earned is not an issue when your clients know you are there for them personally beyond the playing field.

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Marc Trestman with Saints & Writing for Sports Illustrated

SMWW's instructor for the Football GM & Scouting Course, Marc Trestman, has been busy in the last month. He is currently at Saints training camp working as a consultant to the team and advising the coaching staff and players on offensive schemes.

From what we saw in their first pre-season game, the Saints offensive is wide open and could be on its way to a record breaking season.

Trestman has also begun writing an online column for Sports Illustrated. Trestman will draw from his 17 years in the NFL and provide readers with insights from the mind of a veteran coach.

To read a column by Trestman, select this text...

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SMWW may be coming to your city!

The Sports Management Worldwide staff is always on the move and the opportunity to meet them in person could be coming your way. Since SMWW attends many major sporting events, organized "meet and greets" are happening all over the country.

Here is a list of upcoming SMWW events:

- NFL game in London, England - October 28th
- Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee - December 2007
- Major League Soccer Superdraft & NSCAA convention, Baltimore, Maryland - January 2008
- NFL Combine, Indianapolis, Indiana - February 2008

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Former Agent Advisor Signs NBA 1st Round Pick

Former SMWW Agent Advisor Steve Banks has finally hit the big time. After working with SMWW as an agent advisor for a couple years, Banks joined Goodwin Sports Management in Seattle Washington. After recruiting some top talent through the last two drafts, Banks landed Rodney Stuckey from Eastern Washington who was selected 15th overall by the Detriot Pistions in the 2007 NBA Draft.

"I have been very fortunate" said Banks. "I got my start with SMWW and worked closely with Bill Kent and Dr. Lashbrook for a couple years. I just stuck with it and believed that I could make it as an agent. It always takes a bit longer than you want it to but as long as you try to do things the right way and continue to meet people and learn the business, it can really happen."

Banks and SMWW's Director of Basketball, Bill Kent, continue to do some agent work together and have remained close.

"There was never a doubt to me that Steve was on his way to signing first round picks," said Bill Kent. "Steve is a bright guy who is a tremendous networker. A lot of talent is coming out of Seattle right now and it was just a matter of time before he got close with a player who was headed to the League."

Stuckey had a very good showing in the NBA Summer League and is believed by some in the NBA to have the potential to become an NBA starter for many years. For now, he will sit behind a veteran and respected point guard in NBA all-star Chauncey Billups.

Stuckey signed with Banks under Goodwin Sports Management (GSM) which had a very successful year of recruiting. On top of landing Stuckey, GSM also sign the #2 overall pick, Kevin Durant (from Texas, drafted by Seattle) and also landed the #3 overall pick, Al Horford (from Florida, drafted by Atlanta).

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