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Born to Be A Sports Agent

Born to Be A Sports Agent

By: Jill McBride Baxter
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With over 35 years of experience as a Sports Law Attorney, Jill McBride Baxter brings clarity and expert insight to the complex legal landscape of college athletics. In this long-running podcast, now in its 6th season with 200+ episodes, Jill covers timely and relevant sports law issues affecting college football coaches, athletic administrators, and the media. From NCAA rules to NIL, employment contracts, compliance, and athlete rights, each episode offers straightforward legal guidance, real-world analysis, and practical advice—without the legal jargon or the invoice. ⸻jillmcbridebaxter copyright 2018 Football (American)
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  • Between the Laces: Fresno State Long Snapper Wesley Brown's Path to the 2026 NFL Draft
    Jan 19 2026

    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 his insight into becoming a collegiate long snapper, his in-game mindset, and the value he brings to a team beyond snapping. He also discusses his training regimen as he prepares for Pro Day and explains how his athleticism sets him apart from other long snappers as he adapts his game for the NFL. The episode concludes with a candid conversation about how the effects of revenue-sharing are entering locker rooms and impacting team morale. Tune in to learn more about Wesley Brown's path to the 2026 NFL Draft and what it takes to stand out at one of football's most specialized positions.

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    24 mins
  • "Turf Wars with DeMaurice Smith: Guaranteed Salaries, NFL Collusion, and the Fight for Fairness"
    Oct 10 2025

    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 on the integration of Black players in the league, Tom Brady's leadership role in the union, and what these lessons mean for the future of the NFL and its athletes.

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    37 mins
  • THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LEADING THE NFL PLAYERS UNION WITH DEMAURICE SMITH
    Oct 2 2025

    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 look at leadership, resilience, and the business of football.

    Buy De book at www.turfwarsbook.com

    Call Jill to set up a meeting if you need representation. https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting

    Visit Jill's Website Jill's Website

    Subscribe to Jill's Podcast

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    37 mins
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