NFL PLAYER & PROSPECT SERVICES
PLAYER CONTRACT
NEGOTIATION
With the average NFL career lasting just over 3 years, NFL could stand for “Not For Long.” For this reason, we must maximize your income - including guaranteed salary - during your playing days. We have a complete understanding of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary cap. We use this knowledge and extensive preparation, plus research and planning to generate maximum compensation for our athletes.
BRAND
PROTECTION
You are not just a professional athlete – you are a brand. That brand must be protected and we are prepared to do just that with extensive intellectual property experience that protects your personal brand, trademarks, likeness, domains, and more.
ENDORSEMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Your player contract, while important, should not be your only source of income. Endorsements, merchandising, sponsorship, and corporate partnerships can be a critical source of income for you. We are prepared to negotiate, draft and finalize these relationships to maximize this important income stream.
LEGAL SERVICES
As a professional athlete, and even in retirement, you will inevitably face complex legal issues. As a member of our family, you gain the benefits of an entire team of legal experts who have your professional and personal needs in mind.
BUSINESS FORMATION
Your success should not be limited to the football field. Business opportunities often present themselves and we have substantial experience setting up our clients’ businesses for success.
ESTATE PLANNING
With the income that comes with professional sports, every athlete should have a comprehensive estate plan in place, often involving trusts and other strategies to preserve wealth for retirement and beyond.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
You are not just an athlete – you are an asset to your community. Being active in the community is not only important for the athlete spiritually, it can be an important component of the athlete’s career. We encourage our clients to participate in charitable and socially conscious activities both in their hometown and the city where their club is located. We are prepared to assist you in foundation development, event planning, media awareness, fundraising, and any other charitable program in order to achieve this objective. In addition, we are prepared to assist our athletes in marketing, planning and implementing their own fundraising events, including golf tournaments, football camps, poker tournaments and other client requested events.
Winning Isn’t Everything. It’s the Only Thing.
HD Sports Agency is a specialized division of Holley Driggs Law Firm focused on managing NFL prospects and players with experience in negotiating contracts and securing endorsement deals. Our team provides athletes with the best representation for protecting your interests on and off the field. In addition to contract negotiation, we offer elite athletes with top-of-the-line marketing and legal services.
HD Sports Agency is led by Thomas Edwards, NFL Players Association Certified Player Agent specializing in NFL prospect and player contract negotiations. Tom earned his degree in Finance from the University of Arizona while playing football for the Wildcats. Tom went on to earn his Law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. As a former athlete, Tom knows what it takes to be a successful athlete and understands the needs and protection modern athletes desire in representation. Tom is committed to client service that is reflected in everything he does so you can focus on playing your best football.
HOLLEY DRIGGS LAW FIRM
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