Definition of an Agent - Syracuse University Athletics

An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an

intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has agreed (orally or

in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of

marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport.

In addition, an individual shall be ineligible for participation

in intercollegiate athletics, if he or she enters into a verbal or

written agreement with an agent for future representation at the

end of the season or when the student-athlete has exhausted his

or her eligibility.

Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing

to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all

sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any

sport.

An agent is any individual who, directly or indirectly:

(a) Represents or attempts to represent an individual

for the purpose of marketing his or her

athletics ability or reputation for financial gain; or

(b) Seeks to obtain any type of financial gain or benefit from

securing a prospective student-athlete’s enrollment

at an educational institution or from a student-athlete’s

potential earnings as a professional athlete.

Note: An agent may include, but is not limited to, a certified

contract advisor, financial advisor, marketing representative,

brand manager or anyone who is employed or associated with

such persons.

Syracuse University

Office of Athletic Compliance

Manley Field House

Syracuse, NY 13244-5020