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The Global Leader in Sports Agent Training /Athlete Management Certificate Course
Learn How to Become a Sports Agent
In just eight weeks, you can learn how to represent professional athletes and start your career as a sports agent.
Our 8-week online Athlete Management Certificate Course prepares you for all parts of life as a sports agent.
This course covers everything from signing your first client to navigating league and sport-specific challenges to managing day-to-day life with your clients.
Your instructors are active sports agents in the NFL, NBA, MLB, World Soccer, and more. Throughout the 8-week course, you will learn their insider knowledge on how to grow your client roster and deliver exceptional results for them.
By the time you graduate, you will have the skills and connections needed to launch your career as a sports agent!
NEXT START DATE: January 6 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats With Joel Corry & Lynn Lashbrook
NEXT START DATE: January 6 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats With Joel Corry & Lynn Lashbrook
If the idea of becoming a sports agent has always sounded appealing to you, but the question of “How” has slowed you down, we have your answer. Many assume law school is an essential step in the process, and this mental barrier has prevented talented people from the pursuit of their dreams.
You don’t need a law school degree to become a successful sports agent!
Led by active and former sports agents, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook (NFL), Joel Corry (NFL & NBA), Oscar Suarez (MLB), Bret Kanis (NBA), Manny Schmidt (NHL) and Maikel Tsuji (Soccer) our 8-week online course will teach you the skills, strategies, and requirements to represent and promote professional athletes.
Unlike most online classes, we focus our program on interactive zoom video chat directly with your course mentors, which allows you the opportunity to build personal relationships and rapport with these successful leaders in athlete management.
After completing our Athlete Management course, we will help you redesign your resume to highlight your new skills and include that you have been taught first-hand by these industry experts. Now that is powerful!
Our program works, and the success of our students prove it. SMWW graduates currently represent clients in every major league in the world, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, Rugby, Cricket, MLS and the English Premier League.
How To Become A Sports Agent
The Athlete Management course is a one of a kind, online interactive program designed for individuals who are passionate about developing a career as a sports agent. The course teaches all aspects of becoming an agent including recruiting, negotiating contracts, marketing, endorsements, legalities, and regulations.
The sports industry is growing, both in a global sense and a purely economic one, which means more opportunities exist for sports agents than ever before.
Now is the time for you to make your move and become a sports agent.
Athlete Management Course Topics Include:
The art of recruiting and signing your first client
Contract negotiations for draft picks, free agents and/or re-signing
Insider information on combines and tryouts
Development of trustworthy personal relationships with athletes
Exclusive tips for recruiting practices
Draft preparation including combine, tryouts and personal training
Legal and financial issues
Marketing and endorsements
Day-to-day operations of interacting with and servicing your clients
Approaching the student-athlete
The comprehensive skills necessary to recruit and represent athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, FIFA, Olympics, extreme sports, women's sports and international sports
Personal services and counseling for clients
Compliance with federal, state and university rules and regulations
Registration with Federal, state and league offices
Renegotiating and changing agents
Post-career counseling including education and job placement for clients
Business ethics and conflicts of interest
History of the sports agent industry
The Athlete Management Course is designed with the end goal in mind; how to become a sports agent and begin representing professional athletes. It is the only sports agent course in the world, complemented by live weekly interactive zoom video chat with certified agents in all the major sports.
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President, and Founder of SMWW has over 40 years of combined experience as an educator, coach, athletic administrator and registered NFL agent. Dr. Lashbrook manages the SMWW agency representing over 200 Agent Advisors and athletes worldwide.
Mr. Corry was a sports agent for 16 years, representing NFL and NBA players including Ronnie Lott, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, John Randle, Keenan McCardell, Jimmy Smith, and Eric Allen.
In 2013, Joel began writing for CBSSports.com utilizing his knowledge of the NFL salary cap and the collective bargaining agreement to provide perspective on player salaries and contract negotiations.
SMWW Director of Baseball is currently an active MLB Certified SMWW Director of Baseball. Oscar Suarez is an active MLB certified agent with over 30 clients.
Suarez has a Masters in Accounting from the University of Denver and has managed the sports agency Suarez and Associates for over 26 years.
The native of Havana, Cuba will mentor those students interested in representing professional baseball players.
SMWW Director of Hockey and NHL Certified Agent Manny Schmidt is an NHL certified agent and President of Link Management International Sports Agency.
Schmidt has successfully negotiated multi-million dollar transactions and professional contracts and has led the design and implementation of numerous specialized brand positioning and marketing campaigns and has facilitated the partnerships of various personal endorsement deals.
Schmidt, an Edmonton, Alberta native, will mentor those students interested in representing professional hockey players.
SMWW Alum Featured in Sports Documentary, Late Rounders
Greg Linton graduated from the Athlete Management Course and then went on to become an NFLPA certified agent. Now, Linton is featured in the documentary Late Rounders chronicling the representation of late-round NFL draft picks and priority free agents.
If you are interested in becoming an agent, I would advise you to take the SMWW Athlete Management course. The thing with this business is that it is always changing. There are many ways to become successful as an agent, and the more you know, the more effective you will be. Dr. Lashbrook is always available to give sports agent advice and just chat. And even though we are now rivals per se, I still consider DR. Lashbrook a mentor and friend.
What Happens After You Graduate?
In addition to being a provider of sports management education, Sports Management Worldwide offers an international full-service sports agency with an extensive network of Agent Advisors serving athletes throughout the world.
After successful completion of the Athlete Management course, graduates are encouraged to seek Agent Advisor status with the SMWW agency.
Agent Advisors are agents-in-training who co-represent all SMWW Agency athletes. For a small yearly fee, an Agent Advisor can recruit and represent athletes on behalf of Sports Management Worldwide and share in any commission fees paid to the company by clients successfully recruited by the Agent Advisor.
The Benefits of Becoming an Agent Advisor are Vast
If you want to become a successful sports agent, the knowledge you gain in the Athlete Management course is the foundation we build upon as you graduate and become an SMWW Agent Advisor.
As an Agent Advisor you will:
Recruit and represent professional athletes in any sport
Share in referrals from athletes looking for agency representation
Gain access to scouting reports
Highlight your picture and professional bio on SMWWAgency.com
Be able to order agency marketing materials to recruit athletes, including recruiting packets and business cards
Receive one-on-one assistance to recruit your first athlete
Have mentors from certified agents in the NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA and FIFA to help grow your clientele
Associate with respected SMWW faculty and staff, both in the US and UK
Leverage the established relationships with teams, clubs, and sponsors
Receive discounts on all SMWW Sports Career Conferences that put you in the heart of the action at the NFL Combine, NHL Draft, MLS Draft, MLB Winter Meetings, NBA Summer League Games and international conferences
As an SMWW Agent Advisor, you will be registered to recruit and represent professional athletes in all sports. We encourage you to keep your current career while you build your clientele.
Athletes from all over the world apply for representation via our website and as an SMWW Agent Advisor, you'll be first in line to make them your clients.
With the guidance of the SMWW team, you are set up for success!
Acquiring the skills necessary for your dream sports career is only one part of the employment journey. Even with the required skill set, you still have to market yourself properly to attract the attention of sports industry employers.
At SMWW, we’ll teach you the skills you need to thrive AND help you redesign your resume for optimal impact in the sports industry. We’ll help you craft a resume to include your new skills, credentials, and references and optimize it to reach hiring managers searching online.
We want you to become the next SMWW success story and will go to great lengths to help you get there!
Would you consider landing an NBA 1st round draft pick as a client a success story? For Athlete Management graduate Steve Banks, that was just the beginning.
After completing his Athlete Management coursework, Banks spent a few years as an SMWW Agent Advisor, learning under Dr. Lashbrook and eventually taking his skills to Goodwin Sports Management in Seattle, Washington. That is where Banks landed Rodney Stuckey, the 15th overall pick of the 2007 NBA draft, as a client.
I have been very fortunate. I got my start with SMWW and worked closely with Dr. Lashbrook for a couple of 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 really can happen.
Banks now runs his own successful NBA agency, Banks Sports Ventures, and is well respected in the business.
Imagine this for a moment – you're a college student who decides to supplement your education by taking our Athlete Management course. And then, while still at school, you begin representing a bona fide NFL athlete. This isn't some crazy dream scenario, this is the real-life story of SMWW alum Denny Jones.
While still in school, Jones began representing Nevada Offensive Tackle Jose Acuna, who later signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Working with the various NFL coaches, experiencing the combine, the pro days and the draft was entertaining and exciting," recalls Jones. "Being an agent is a fun and exciting career and the athlete management course was the best start to my career that I could have imagined. It was my favorite college course!
Weekly Interactive zoom video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, Dr. Lashbrook, Joel Corry, SMWW mentors, SMWW agents, certified agents in all sports, professional athletes, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate sports industry by getting to know your instructors and fellow students personally via the Internet. This allows ample opportunity to network, ask questions, and discuss aspects of the course openly with instructors and fellow classmates. The interactive zoom video chats are available via any online computer with a microphone. If you are unable to attend the chats, they are archived and you can listen at a more convenient time. These chats are so popular that graduates continue to come back and participate to enhance their opportunities. Sport-specific chats are offered on an ongoing basis.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. The course content is the foundation for a successful career as a sports agent.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit SMWW Sports Career Conferences to learn more. SMWW alumni receive discounts.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
Course Certificate & Resume Reference:
Successful graduates of the Sports Management Worldwide courses will be sent a SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and ability to "self train" yourself for higher positions within the sports business industry.
In addition to your certificate, you will be given the stamp of approval by SMWW. This approval includes a personal reference you may add to your resume with contact information for Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and a reference to the mentors of this course.
Meet Athlete Management Graduate Al Thomas
Albert Thomas found inspiration for his second career as a sports agent in a very logical manner, a family member in need. The 48-year old minister and prison guard felt frustrated by the traditional scouting process as his cousin's grandson, Kwynn Walton, was overlooked despite being a third-team All-American at James Madison.
The school didn't even have a pro-day," Thomas complained, "and his agent did nothing. I got into athlete management for Kwynn because no one else wanted to take up for him.
Thomas decided to take our Athlete Management course, and while Walton didn't make it to the NFL, he was able to sign fellow James Madison graduate and Philadelphia Eagles starting linebacker Akeem Jordan.
While the common person slugs their way to work, lamenting their Monday commute, Athlete Management course graduate Joe Aloisi can't contain his excitement for what he does.
As an Athlete Advisor with SMWW, Aloisi co-represents Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore with Dr. Lashbrook, which means amongst other things, he has helped negotiate Moore's contracts with the Miami Dolphins, traveled to London to see Moore play the Jets at Wembley Stadium and worked on a deal with Nike.
I have learned so much since completing the course. From being with Matt during the draft to negotiating a contract with Nike, to being there as Matt changed teams, had his first NFL start and victory…this has all been a dream come true.
Other Successful Athlete Management Graduates:
Joe Aloisi - Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins
Adam Klimek - Josh Love, LA Rams
Jeff Brodie - Blake Brandel, Minnesota Vikings
Joe Tyler - Will Johnson, Pittsburg Steelers
Al Thomas - Akeem Jordan, Philidelphia Eagles
Eric Chatmon - Phillipkeith Manley, Atlanta Falcons
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Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.
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This course gives a great overall presentation of the sports agent world. Joel Corry is a terrific resource as he presents the good, bad and ugly of the sports agent business. It is designed for you to develop an idea as to whether you would enjoy the career path, rather than merely a sales pitch.
This course gives a great overall presentation of the sports agent world. Joel Corry is a terrific resource as he presents the good, bad and ugly of the sports agent business. It is designed for you to develop an idea as to whether you would enjoy the career path, rather than merely a sales pitch.
Taking the SMWW Athlete Management course was a transformative experience for me. The course provided in-depth knowledge about contract negotiation, athlete representation, and sports marketing, all of which are crucial for a successful career as a sports agent. The highlight was the guest speaker sessions with seasoned sports executives, which offered valuable industry insights and networking opportunities. This course has equipped me with the skills and confidence to advance my professional career in sports management.
Taking the SMWW Athlete Management course was a transformative experience for me. The course provided in-depth knowledge about contract negotiation, athlete representation, and sports marketing, all of which are crucial for a successful career as a sports agent. The highlight was the guest speaker sessions with seasoned sports executives, which offered valuable industry insights and networking opportunities. This course has equipped me with the skills and confidence to advance my professional career in sports management.
I loved the class and the ethical compass of Dr. Lashbrook and the staff of SMWW. The class was informative, interactive and fun. The course gave me the basic tools to feel comfortable working with athletes. I would advise this class for anybody with a passion for sports. The cost of the class is minimal compared to knowledge and contacts you will get in return.
I loved the class and the ethical compass of Dr. Lashbrook and the staff of SMWW. The class was informative, interactive and fun. The course gave me the basic tools to feel comfortable working with athletes. I would advise this class for anybody with a passion for sports. The cost of the class is minimal compared to knowledge and contacts you will get in return.
"The SMWW course covered a lot of information and helped me learn to identify the intangibles in players and to evaluate talent and categorize based on talent. At the National Scouting Report, I focus on Basketball, Baseball, and some Football and I help connect student-athletes with coaches at schools that need their talent set."
"The SMWW course covered a lot of information and helped me learn to identify the intangibles in players and to evaluate talent and categorize based on talent. At the National Scouting Report, I focus on Basketball, Baseball, and some Football and I help connect student-athletes with coaches at schools that need their talent set."
Basmala International Sporting, CEO/Managing Director
SMWW opened the window of opportunity for me to become an agent in all sports through the Athlete Management course. You will never get this course content else where, I doubted it before the beginning of the course, but my opinion has since changed.
Basmala International Sporting, CEO/Managing Director
SMWW opened the window of opportunity for me to become an agent in all sports through the Athlete Management course. You will never get this course content else where, I doubted it before the beginning of the course, but my opinion has since changed.
Thanks to my taking the SMWW course I now represent NFL Players. Everything that SMWW taught was right on and it worked for me. If you have a love for sports and people, I would recommend that you go for it. I was practically computer illiterate. The course and the Agent Advisor Program have pushed me to do things in life that I probably wouldn't have done otherwise. I have made a lot of new friends and I'm excited to see where things can go from here. I want three players next year!"
Thanks to my taking the SMWW course I now represent NFL Players. Everything that SMWW taught was right on and it worked for me. If you have a love for sports and people, I would recommend that you go for it. I was practically computer illiterate. The course and the Agent Advisor Program have pushed me to do things in life that I probably wouldn't have done otherwise. I have made a lot of new friends and I'm excited to see where things can go from here. I want three players next year!"
The SMWW athlete agent course is second to none. I would recommened it to anyone interestead in wanting to become a sports agent. This is one company who is on top of the ball and just does a great overall job.
The SMWW athlete agent course is second to none. I would recommened it to anyone interestead in wanting to become a sports agent. This is one company who is on top of the ball and just does a great overall job.
I was a Pro Goalie for 21 years and had to retire suddenly due to an injury, without any direction concerning my future career. I was immediately impressed with the SMWW concept and felt that enrolling in their educational programs could be greatly beneficial to my professional future off the ice. SMWW online education is the way of the future bringing the sports world together. SMWW chats provide an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas and relating of experience, and networking with people from all over the globe. I have just completed the Agent Management Course and will stay with SMWW as an Agent Advisor. I have also enrolled in the Hockey General Manger Course and am looking forward to the guidance of SMWW and EJ Hradek. I wish I had come across SMWW 10 years ago. Dr. Lashbrook is a great mentor with impressive knowledge and leadership.
I was a Pro Goalie for 21 years and had to retire suddenly due to an injury, without any direction concerning my future career. I was immediately impressed with the SMWW concept and felt that enrolling in their educational programs could be greatly beneficial to my professional future off the ice. SMWW online education is the way of the future bringing the sports world together. SMWW chats provide an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas and relating of experience, and networking with people from all over the globe. I have just completed the Agent Management Course and will stay with SMWW as an Agent Advisor. I have also enrolled in the Hockey General Manger Course and am looking forward to the guidance of SMWW and EJ Hradek. I wish I had come across SMWW 10 years ago. Dr. Lashbrook is a great mentor with impressive knowledge and leadership.
It's just a great program. It's the most convenient way to gain an edge in the field of sports agency, & it's effective. Looking back, I would have to say that it was a wise investment.
It's just a great program. It's the most convenient way to gain an edge in the field of sports agency, & it's effective. Looking back, I would have to say that it was a wise investment.
Director of Football Operations, The Moberly Group LLC
I took the Football GM & Scouting class to pursue my dreams of working for a NFL team. What I have gained from it, is a hard-core inside look into the NFL and what teams look for as a NFL player. I'm currently working as a director of football operations. I would recommend any individuals that are looking to become a sports agent and/or work in football take the time to invest in any of the SMWW classes. I took two. SMWW teaches you and helps you understand what it takes to be one of the best sports agents in this industry
Director of Football Operations, The Moberly Group LLC
I took the Football GM & Scouting class to pursue my dreams of working for a NFL team. What I have gained from it, is a hard-core inside look into the NFL and what teams look for as a NFL player. I'm currently working as a director of football operations. I would recommend any individuals that are looking to become a sports agent and/or work in football take the time to invest in any of the SMWW classes. I took two. SMWW teaches you and helps you understand what it takes to be one of the best sports agents in this industry
As a practicing attorney, this course really helped me to navigate through the nuances of athlete representation. Issues such as advertising, conflicts of interest, and representation fees are discusses in proper detail.
As a practicing attorney, this course really helped me to navigate through the nuances of athlete representation. Issues such as advertising, conflicts of interest, and representation fees are discusses in proper detail.
Although the Athlete Management Course had an American slant I still found the content of the course very helpful to me as a European student and also I had fantastic support when needed. The Athlete Management Course gave me useful insight into how sports agents work overseas and how the industry worked. It gave an international outlook on the business of athlete representation. The Agent Advisor program is continuously improving and I enjoy being a part of it. I found the SMWW network of agents especially supportive and enhanced my opportunities greatly. The Agent Advisor network is very strong and is committed to succeeding which I find very motivating. The SMWW website is great for athletes of all nationalities to gain insight into the company and discover what we are all about. I have found the athlete referral system to be highly organized and it has worked well. I think there are many ways to move forward in the sports industry and SMWW is doing just that.
Although the Athlete Management Course had an American slant I still found the content of the course very helpful to me as a European student and also I had fantastic support when needed. The Athlete Management Course gave me useful insight into how sports agents work overseas and how the industry worked. It gave an international outlook on the business of athlete representation. The Agent Advisor program is continuously improving and I enjoy being a part of it. I found the SMWW network of agents especially supportive and enhanced my opportunities greatly. The Agent Advisor network is very strong and is committed to succeeding which I find very motivating. The SMWW website is great for athletes of all nationalities to gain insight into the company and discover what we are all about. I have found the athlete referral system to be highly organized and it has worked well. I think there are many ways to move forward in the sports industry and SMWW is doing just that.
SMWW and Dr. Lashbrook gave me the knowledge, skills, and a great start in the sports agency industry. Without SMWW's help, client referral system and guidance I would not be where I am today.
SMWW and Dr. Lashbrook gave me the knowledge, skills, and a great start in the sports agency industry. Without SMWW's help, client referral system and guidance I would not be where I am today.
The Athlete Management Course has given me a chance to help others, as well as myself and my family, and given me a new found feeling of respect. Everything about this company is impressive and professional. I now have the documentation I need, business cards, and professional SMWW training to recruit and mentor professional athletes as an independent contractor for SMWW. Where else can you get this kind of valuable support?
The Athlete Management Course has given me a chance to help others, as well as myself and my family, and given me a new found feeling of respect. Everything about this company is impressive and professional. I now have the documentation I need, business cards, and professional SMWW training to recruit and mentor professional athletes as an independent contractor for SMWW. Where else can you get this kind of valuable support?
I have always had an interest in the sports agent industry. While surfing the web; I came across Sports Management Worldwide site. The staff at SMWW is wonderful, knowledgable and always available to help . It turned out be a great call.
I have always had an interest in the sports agent industry. While surfing the web; I came across Sports Management Worldwide site. The staff at SMWW is wonderful, knowledgable and always available to help . It turned out be a great call.
Dr Lashbrook is so passionate about the Athlete Management course I feel the vibes all the way in the United Kindgom! The material is really interesting and it gets you excited the more you learn. I've gained great knowledge and confidence to start to work with SMWW in an Agent Advisor role.
Dr Lashbrook is so passionate about the Athlete Management course I feel the vibes all the way in the United Kindgom! The material is really interesting and it gets you excited the more you learn. I've gained great knowledge and confidence to start to work with SMWW in an Agent Advisor role.
During my last year of law school, I signed up for Dr. Lashbrook's program. Following law school, I started my law practice at a large law firm and focused on sports law. The knowledge I gained from the program and Dr. Lashbrook was invaluable and helped me to excel in my practice. The Athlete Management course prepared me and helped me to build a successful sports law practice focusing on athlete representation and assistance. I currently represent several MLB clients. Without this program, I would not have been able to achieve the career I now have. I highly recommend his program to anyone who desires to build a successful career in any area of the sport industry.
During my last year of law school, I signed up for Dr. Lashbrook's program. Following law school, I started my law practice at a large law firm and focused on sports law. The knowledge I gained from the program and Dr. Lashbrook was invaluable and helped me to excel in my practice. The Athlete Management course prepared me and helped me to build a successful sports law practice focusing on athlete representation and assistance. I currently represent several MLB clients. Without this program, I would not have been able to achieve the career I now have. I highly recommend his program to anyone who desires to build a successful career in any area of the sport industry.
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Led by active and former sports agents, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook (NFL), Joel Corry (NFL & NBA), Oscar Suarez (MLB), Bret Kanis (NBA), Manny Schmidt (NHL) and Maikel Tsuji (Soccer) our 8-week online course will teach you the skills, strategies, and requirements to represent and promote professional athletes.
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President, and Founder of SMWW has over 40 years of combined experience as an educator, coach, athletic administrator and registered NFL agent. Dr. Lashbrook manages the SMWW agency representing over 200 Agent Advisors and athletes worldwide.
Mr. Corry was a sports agent for 16 years, representing NFL and NBA players including Ronnie Lott, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, John Randle, Keenan McCardell, Jimmy Smith, and Eric Allen.
SMWW Director of Baseball is currently an active MLB Certified 
SMWW Director of Baseball. Oscar Suarez is an active MLB certified agent with over 30 clients.
SMWW Director of Hockey and NHL Certified Agent
Manny Schmidt is an NHL certified agent and President of Link Management International Sports Agency.
SMWW Director of Basketball Bret Kanis is an NBA certified agent and an active agent attorney with Hightower Law Firm in Pensacola, Florida.
Greg Linton graduated from the Athlete Management Course and then went on to become an NFLPA certified agent. Now, Linton is featured in the documentary Late Rounders chronicling the representation of late-round NFL draft picks and priority free agents.
If you are interested in becoming an agent, I would advise you to take the SMWW Athlete Management course. The thing with this business is that it is always changing. There are many ways to become successful as an agent, and the more you know, the more effective you will be. Dr. Lashbrook is always available to give sports agent advice and just chat. And even though we are now rivals per se, I still consider DR. Lashbrook a mentor and friend. 
Would you consider landing an NBA 1st round draft pick as a client a success story? For Athlete Management graduate Steve Banks, that was just the beginning.
Imagine this for a moment – you're a college student who decides to supplement your education by taking our Athlete Management course. And then, while still at school, you begin representing a bona fide NFL athlete. This isn't some crazy dream scenario, this is the real-life story of SMWW alum Denny Jones.
Weekly Interactive zoom video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, Dr. Lashbrook, Joel Corry, SMWW mentors, SMWW agents, certified agents in all sports, professional athletes, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate sports industry by getting to know your instructors and fellow students personally via the Internet. This allows ample opportunity to network, ask questions, and discuss aspects of the course openly with instructors and fellow classmates. The interactive zoom video chats are available via any online computer with a microphone. If you are unable to attend the chats, they are archived and you can listen at a more convenient time. These chats are so popular that graduates continue to come back and participate to enhance their opportunities. Sport-specific chats are offered on an ongoing basis.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. The course content is the foundation for a successful career as a sports agent.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for 
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. 
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit 
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our 
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please 
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
Albert Thomas found inspiration for his second career as a sports agent in a very logical manner, a family member in need. The 48-year old minister and prison guard felt frustrated by the traditional scouting process as his cousin's grandson, Kwynn Walton, was overlooked despite being a third-team All-American at James Madison.
"I can't explain how much fun I am having!"
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