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General Rule
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. 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.
12.3.1.1 - Exception: Baseball-Prior to Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment
In baseball, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual who is drafted by a professional baseball team may be represented by an agent or attorney during contract negotiations. The individual may not receive benefits (other than representation) from the agent or attorney and must pay the going rate for the representation. If the individual does not sign a contract with the professional team, the agreement for representation with the agent or attorney must be terminated prior to full-time collegiate enrollment.
12.3.1.2 - Representation for Future Negotiations.
An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1.2 if he or she enters into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations that are to take place after the individual has completed his or her eligibility in that sport.
12.3.1.3 - Benefits from Prospective Agents.
An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1.3 if he or she (or his or her relatives or friends) accepts transportation or other benefits from:
- Any person who represents any individual in the marketing of his or her athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general; or
- An agent, even if the agent has indicated that he or she has no interest in representing the student-athlete in the marketing of his or her athletics ability or reputation and does not represent individuals in the student-athlete's sport.
In addition to the above Baseball exception, there are additional caveats in the sport of men's basketball.
The general rule of thumb is that if you or anyone on your behalf accepts anything from an agent, your eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics may be impacted. You need to check with the office of athletic compliance if you have any questions or concerns regarding agents and what is permissible.
