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real deal representation

Our
Team.

Advisors who have negotiated nine figures, mentors who played the game at its highest level, and specialists across marketing, sports science, and entertainment.

Peter Schaffer
Peter Schaffer
Founder & President

NFLPA certified since 1989. Over $1 billion negotiated and a client list that runs from rising rookies to Hall of Famers.

Steve Atwater
Steve Atwater
Player Development

Hall of Fame safety with eight Pro Bowls and back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver. Mentors the next generation of clients.

Chad Brown
Chad Brown
Player Development

15-year NFL linebacker, three Pro Bowls, six seasons a team captain. National Director of Player Development.

Lorenzo Parker
Lorenzo Parker
NIL Agent & Brand Partnerships

Former CFLPA/NBPA Certified Contract Advisor with a decade of pro sports representation experience. Now dedicated to helping athletes navigate NIL deals, brand partnerships, and endorsements. Holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI.

Will Blackmon
Will Blackmon
Dir. Athletic & Athlete Relations

Super Bowl XLVI champion and 12-year NFL veteran. Football analyst for FOX Sports and NFL Network.

JR Rickert
JR Rickert
NFLPA Certified Advisor

Certified contract advisor since 2003, representing athletes across the NFL, MLB, and NBA.

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Dave Silva
NFLPA Certified Advisor

NFLPA certified contract advisor since 2009.

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Kelly Donigan
NFLPA Certified Advisor

NFLPA certified advisor based in Washington, DC.

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Christina Marie Phillips
NFLPA Certified Advisor
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Fred Howard
NFLPA Certified Advisor
Patrick Nolan
Patrick Nolan
Director of Sports Science
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Connor Madden
NIL Advisor
Eli Leyba
Eli Leyba
Technology & Operations Analyst

Builds and runs the agency's digital platform, from the website to the operations behind it.

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Anthony Katagas
Director of Entertainment

Academy Award-winning film producer with some 35 features across American independent cinema.

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Mike Fleiss
Director of Entertainment

Principal and partner. One of the most renowned producers in Hollywood.

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Donney Battles
Chairman of Music & Social Media
Gavin Schaffer
Gavin Schaffer
Marketing & Analytics

Statistical research, video scouting, and contract research. Formerly analytics for Altitude Network broadcasts.

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Jacob Caldwell
Marketing Team

Marketing and analytics. Student-athlete in sports management at Mount St. Mary\u2019s.

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Kody Kraeuter
Marketing Team