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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, with over $1 billion negotiated for clients from rookies to Hall of Famers.

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Steve Atwater
Steve Atwater
Player Development

Hall of Fame safety and eight-time Pro Bowler who mentors the next generation of clients.

Chad Brown
Chad Brown
Player Development

15-year NFL linebacker and three-time Pro Bowler who leads player development as National Director.

Rayshawn Jenkins
Rayshawn Jenkins
Director of Player Development

Ten-year NFL safety who helps clients grow as players and people, on and off the field.

Adam Jones
Adam Jones
National Director of Player Personnel

13-year NFL cornerback and 2014 first-team All-Pro who oversees player personnel.

Will Blackmon
Will Blackmon
Dir. Athletic & Athlete Relations

Super Bowl XLVI champion and 12-year NFL veteran who builds relationships with athletes and their teams.

Lorenzo Parker
Lorenzo Parker
NIL Agent & Brand Partnerships

Former CFLPA/NBPA contract advisor and law graduate who now helps athletes with NIL deals and brand partnerships.

JR Rickert
JR Rickert
NFLPA Certified Advisor

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

Dave Silva
Dave Silva
NFLPA Certified Advisor

Certified contract advisor since 2009 who negotiates contracts and advises athletes on their careers.

Christina Marie Phillips
Christina Marie Phillips
NFLPA Certified Advisor

Negotiates contracts and advises athletes on their careers.

Patrick Nolan
Patrick Nolan
Director of Sports Science

Leads sports science, training, and performance for clients.

Jacob Caldwell
Jacob Caldwell
Marketing Team

Supports marketing, research, and video scouting while studying sports management and playing lacrosse at Mount St. Mary's.

Gavin Schaffer
Gavin Schaffer
Marketing & Analytics

Handles statistical research, video scouting, and contract research; formerly analytics for Altitude Network broadcasts.

Eli Leyba
Eli Leyba
Technology & Operations Analyst

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

Anthony Katagas
Anthony Katagas
Director of Entertainment

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

Mike Fleiss
Mike Fleiss
Director of Entertainment

Principal and partner, and one of Hollywood's most renowned producers.

Donney Battles
Donney Battles
Chairman of Music & Social Media

Oversees the agency's music and social media.

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Kelly Donigan
NFLPA Certified Advisor

NFLPA certified advisor based in Washington, DC.

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Fred Howard
NFLPA Certified Advisor

Negotiates contracts and advises athletes on their careers.

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Connor Madden
NIL Advisor

Advises college athletes on NIL deals and opportunities.

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Kody Kraeuter
Marketing Team

Supports the agency's marketing efforts.