When your child is pursuing college or professional athletics, one of the biggest questions parents face is: Do they need an agent—and if so, when? In this episode, I break down the realities behind that decision from both a legal and practical perspective. We’ll cover the differences between an agent and sports attorney, when it makes sense to bring in
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Diego Pavia vs NCAA: 3 Legal Views about this Case
Beau Elite is a Sports Law firm in Sacramento California guided by Bryan Pritchard, Solina Sanchez and Gary Alvarez analyze the Pavia Case. Currently, the Diego Pavia v. NCAA case is at the forefront of Sports Law headlines as it calls into question whether an athlete’s time at a Junior College should apply when transferring to the University Level. Beau
Betting on Himself: Camryn Bracha's Road from JC to the NFL Draft
n this episode, I sit down with Fresno State safety Camryn Bracha, one of the most inspiring underdog stories heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Camryn takes us through his journey from junior college to walking on at Fresno State, and what it really takes to earn your place at the Division I level. With no guarantees and everything to
The Resilience Play Book: A Conversation with 8 Year NFL Veteran Marlon Moore
Marlon Moore was an undrafted free agent who made the 53 man Roster and Played for 8 years in the NFL. This scenario is rare in the NFL. He talks about his journey from college, NFL, losing his dad, and now coaching. Marlon tells you what he wishes he would have told his 22 self during the interveiw. My McGeorge
"Students Ask: Draft or Pass? With Coach Baxter"
Collegiate Consultants sits down to interview John Baxter, Special Teams Coach at Fresno State, to talk about the NFL Draft and how teams actually approach the drafting process. Coach Baxter explains his philosophy that his job isn’t to create pro players, but to win college games, and how that mindset better develops his teams. He also shares his love for
Inside the NFLPA: Player Advocacy in Practice with Mark Levin and Tiger Sports Group, LLP
In this episode, students from the Sports Law Seminar at McGeorge School of Law organized a significant opportunity to discuss the current landscape of NFLPA Agents, Player Agents, and the possible roles of Attorneys in the NFL landscape with NFLPA Legend and Salary Cap Guru Mark Levin. Mark Levin discusses decades of experience ranging from leading the Salary Cap Department
Tyler Soderstrom and Cole Carrigg: The Role of an Agent in Professional Baseball
This week Three of my McGeorge Students interviewed two Major League Baseball players. Tyler Soderstrom is the left fielder for the A’s and was just extended for 7 Years. Cole Carrigg played at San Diego State and was drafted in 2023 in the second round by the Colorado Rockies. They discuss navigating their careers from high school to college to
Between the Laces: Fresno State Long Snapper Wesley Brown's Path to the 2026 NFL Draft
In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, Jill—joined by McGeorge School of Law students Ekpreet Virk, Kylie Miller, Lema Abdallah, and Elynnor Trail—sits down with Wesley Brown, a long snapper from Fresno State and a 2026 NFL Draft prospect. Wesley, a member of the 2025 Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List and the Academic All–Mountain West Team, shares
"Turf Wars with DeMaurice Smith: Guaranteed Salaries, NFL Collusion, and the Fight for Fairness"
In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins Jill McBride Baxter to discuss his book Turf Wars and the battles that have shaped the NFL. From the fight for guaranteed contracts to exposing collusion by owners, Smith shares insider stories about the power struggles between players and management. He also reflects
THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LEADING THE NFL PLAYERS UNION WITH DEMAURICE SMITH
In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, Jill McBride Baxter talks with DeMaurice Smith, former Executive Director of the NFLPA, about the emotional toll of leading the players’ union, what it meant to be seen as an outsider when first elected, and the ongoing debate over whether the NFL Combine truly serves players’ best interests. A candid