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Peter Schaffer, Sports Agent, Founder

Peter Schaffer has been a certified NFL agent for 24 years. He has negotiated over one billion dollars in contracts, and has had the honor of representing such Hall of Fame greats as Barry Sanders and William Roaf. In addition to players, Schaffer counts numerous NFL coaches and general managers, and national sports media as his clients. He has been …

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JR Rickert, Sports and Celebrity Agent

JR Rickert is one of the most successful agents in the country today. JR represents over 100 professional athletes, entertainers, personalities, and performers and has negotiated over $250 Million in Professional Contracts. From 2007 – 2011, JR has had a total of 36 clients drafted in the NFL, MLB, and NBA Drafts. President and CEO of JR Enterprises Entertainment Group …

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Mike Fleiss, Director and Producer, Off-Field Projects

One of the most renowned names in Hollywood, Mike Fleiss is a principal and partner in Authentic Athletix. Mike’s experience and contacts provide invaluable resources for Authentic Athletix clients as they transition from college to the pros, and then from the pros to second careers. Mike is the founder of Next Entertainment, is executive producer of The Bachelor franchise, which …

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Chad Brown, National Director, Player Development/West Coast

As National Director of Player Development, Chad assists the firm in all areas of representation. Chad’s experience as a former player provides invaluable guidance to Authentic Athletix clients for pre-All Star and Combine training/testing, training camp and regular season game preparation. Chad enjoyed a 15 year All-Pro NFL career as a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and …

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Steve Atwater, National Director of Player Development, East Coast

One of the hardest hitting defensive players of all time, Steve Atwater joins the Authentic Athletix family after a very successful career in the NFL. As a free-safety for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, Steve was a two-time Super-Bowl Champion (defensive captain for both Super Bowls) and eight-time Pro-Bowl player. He was also a two-time All-American at the …

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Safarrah Lawson, Director of Business Development

Law has worked in sports representation for over twelve years and is a registered Contract Advisor with the NBA Players Association, and a registered athlete agent in several states. At Authentic Athletix, Law is an integral part of expanding and cultivating the AA brand. Law’s expertise and extensive contacts throughout the sports world have enabled him to successfully secure many …

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Fred Howard, Director of Southern Operations

NFLPA Contract Advisor Fred Howard oversees the Southern Division of Authentic Athletix. Fred’s goal is to maximize his clients’ market value during their playing careers, and ensure they have the tools to succeed when their playing days are over. Prior to working at Authentic Athletix, Fred was an agent with Pro Stars while cultivating a broadcasting career with CBS Television. …

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Derek Touchette, Sports Performance Director

Sports Performance Director Derek Touchette trains some of the nation’s top athletes out of the Velocity facility in beautiful Naples, Florida. Prior to starting his own combine training company, Derek was a Performance Specialist at the IMG Academies. During his time at IMG, he prepared athletes for the NFL combine, worked with NFL, NBA, and MLB veterans, the MLS and …

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Grant Wittenwyler, Head of Golf Division

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Andrew Sherman, Head of Hockey Division

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Terry Bolar, Director and Athletic Services and NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor

Atlanta based NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor Terry Bolar has been representing athletes for more than a quarter of a century. From 1992-2006, Terry represented an average of two first round NFL draft picks per year. Terry was ranked in the top ten of all agents for the 2001 NFL Draft, and his firm, Prestige Sports, was the number one minority-owned …

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Joey Long, Player Representitive

Joey Long has been in the business of Player Representation for 10 years. He has guided numerous NFL players and has been involved in the negotiations of over 100 Million dollars. Long’s passion for sports coupled with his business experience enables him to help clients grow & develop. Long has helped athletes get involved in community service events, which further strengthens …

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