Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Parents and student athletes: If you’re hearing from sports agents, you’ll want to read this


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

If you're hoping your athletic talents will lead you to endorsements during college or eventually to pro sports, signing with a sports agent might be an exciting first step — but it's also serious business. 
That's why the FTC is seeking information from universities about sports agents' compliance with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act. 
SPARTA requires agents to provide important information to student athletes and schools about agency contracts — and prohibits them from making false or misleading statements to student athletes or offering illegal gifts to induce student athletes to sign agency contracts.

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/parents-and-student-athletes-if-youre-hearing-sports-agents-youll-want-read?utm_source=govdelivery