Vertical Sports Group emphasizes the full development of its clients' professional commercial opportunities through endorsements, corporate affiliations, personal appearances, publishing, licensing, and merchandising. These opportunities are aggressively pursued on a local, regional and national basis.
Contract Negotiations
The world of professional football is controlled by the player contract. The NFL salary cap limits the amount a player can make during his first contract or even throughout his career. The contract consists of base salary, signing bonus, appearance bonus, and incentive bonus. Through aggressive negotiation and by exploring all contract options we will build the most complete contract package for our clients, while maintaining their image and integrity.
Also our knowledge of the intricacies of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the economics of player salaries allows me to provide clients with a negotiated contract that can address both short and long-term financial goals.
Arbitration and Litigation
In the event that a team treats a client unfairly, or they act in such a way as to violate the terms of a client's contract or the Collective Bargaining Agreement we, will offer full Arbitration and Litigation services.
Merchandising
Vertical Sports Group can also help develop your revenues through a dedicated merchandising strategy. There exists enormous earning potential for the player through selling items as e.g. shirts, caps and autographed memorabilia. We can provide the solutions that will allow you to properly exploit and benefit from this huge growth area.
Foundation Development and Management
Vertical Sports Group will assist you in determining a charitable cause. That cause becomes the centerpiece for a foundation. The foundation provides an athlete with a balanced image of a person and a player that will serve as the focus for all future marketing and branding efforts.
Benefits
- Immediate tax deductions.
- Grants to favorite causes and organizations.
- Financial and charitable goals that last during and after the client's career.
- Capital gains savings.
Community Outreach
Community Outreach creates opportunity for the client to interact with their cause of choice.
Benefits
- Media attention focused on you making a difference in the community.
- Fans and consumers familiar with your charitable cause.
- Potential endorsements from corporations who view you as a compassionate and articulate spokesperson.
- Favorable positioning for non-performance based recognition
Public Relations
Public Relations show cases the client's on field Performance as well as their Community Outreach efforts via local and national media coverage.
Benefits
- Positive image as a philanthropic member of the community.
- Greater exposure to fans, advertisers and team owners.
- Stronger negotiating power for contract negotiations based on enhanced public perception.
- Increased recognition for exceptional on field performance.
Foundation Identity Package
The design and development of a logo, letterhead, envelopes and business card.
Benefits
- A personalized brand reflection your true spirit.
- An easily identifiable and well-marketed brand.
Foundation Web Site
The development and implementation of your official online presence.
Benefits
- The ultimate destination for fans, charitable contributors, consumers, the media and potential sponsors.
- Revenue from online fan club and merchandise sales.
Concierge Services
As a professional athlete, it can be easy to forget how important and tedious the little things in life can be. There is a tendency to take for granted many of the daily concerns that are essential to one's career. We will take care of that for you too.
- Relocation Services
- Vacation Travel
- Event Access
- Personal Security
- Fan Mail Management
- Personal Assistants
