Born to Be A Sports Agent

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. ⸻

  1. 3d ago

    Saturday with my Dad, Coach Mac, The Ron McBride Foundation and Football in Utah

    BORN TO BE A SPORTS AGENT with Jill McBride Baxter Protection. Advocacy. Trust. Coach Mac: The Ron McBride Foundation & Football in Utah This one is personal. I sit down with my dad, Ron McBride. He was head football coach at the University of Utah from 1990 to 2002 and at Weber State University from 2005 to 2011, and finished with a career college football record of 131–101. His name is honored at the University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium. He has been inducted into three Halls of Fame: the University of Utah Hall of Fame, the Weber State Hall of Fame and the State of Utah Hall of Fame. We talk about how football in Utah grew over those years: the recruiting, the rivalries, the players and the coaches who built the game here. We also talk about what he thinks the next generation needs. Then we get to the work that matters most to him now. The Ron McBride Foundation is dedicated to improving the education and well-being of Utah's at-risk youth through after school programs at Title 1 schools.Some 99,000 Utah children are left alone and unsupervised after school each day, and close to 8,000 students are enrolled in after school or community programs that RMF supports. You'll hear about coaching, community, family and why Coach Mac never stopped showing up for Utah's kids. Support the foundation: ronmcbridefoundation.org Connect with Jill I'm a sports attorney and agent. I represent coaches, athletic administrators, media personalities and NIL athletes. Website: jillmcbridebaxter.com Email: jillbaxter@me.com Book: Born to Be a Sports Agent Now on Audible.

  2. Aug 18

    Interview with Marlon Moore: From High School to the NFL & Beyond

    Check out a new episode on Born To Be A Sports Agent featuring Tai-Lin Hampton, Abeni Allen, Nicolas Reynoso, and Karsten Daniels along with legendary sports agent Jill McBride Baxter. On this episode we interview former football star Marlon Moore highlighting some of his experiences throughout his football career, from high school all the way through college, into the NFL and beyond. We discuss topics such as mental health, financial literacy, mentorship/coaching, the NIL transfer portal challenge, & more. Marlon graciously provides us insider knowledge of what it's like to be set up for success & how to manage the responsibilities that come with it. He leaves us with more wisdom, knowledge, and guidance on this incredible episode.  Visit Jill's Website Follow on Instagram Need an Attorney/Agent Book a Call

  3. Jul 23

    THE USWNT V. U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION CASE: Equal Pay in Sports!

    Today we're discussing one of the most important sports law cases of the last decade: Morgan v. United States Soccer Federation. The lawsuit brought national attention to equal pay in sports, gender discrimination, and the treatment of women athletes at the highest levels of competition. Three of my Student in Sports Law in Practice give an excellent analysis of this groundbreaking case. Thank you to Wilner Alvarez, Raleigh Tarver, and Jennifer Romero. Do You Need Representation! Schedule a free Consultation with Jill on Jill Website

  4. Jul 9

    Traditional Paths and Innovative Paths to Immigration Visas For International Student Athletes

    This is Courtside Counsel Law Firm and thank you for tuning in. We are joined here today with Jill McBride Baxter, and McGeorge School of Law Students, Jade Smith, Makyla DaPonte, Gara Miner, and Mayra Vega. Today we will discuss F1, P1, and O1 visas. F1 visas apply to international high school and college athletes, P1 visas apply to international recognized athletes or teams including but not limited to the: NFL and NBA, and O1 visas apply to Professional and Olympic Athletes. For each of the topics we will discuss: 1. What we found out in researching this topic and what was overall was most interesting. 2. When an F1, P1, or an O1 visa apply. 3. And we would provide some real world examples.

  5. Jun 25

    Everybody Gets Paid, But the Cowboy!

    Jill and Cory Rockhold, discuss with John Baxter, a calf roper and college football coach the need for sports agents in rodeo a world where contracts hold the only guaranteed money, exposure is scarce, and the cowboy is always last to get paid. Go to Jill's Jill's Website to set up a meeting for representation. If you liked this episode please share and subscribe to my Podcast Born to Be a Sports Agent.

  6. May 24

    Recruiting, NIL, and the Reality of Sports Agents with Coach John Baxter

    In this episode,  Briant Mjia Rodelo, and Inderjit Pandher students enrolled in Jill's Sports Law class at the McGeorge School of Law, had the unique experience of interviewing Coach John Baxter about his experiences dealing with professional sports agents, the recruiting process in sports, and what it means to represent an athlete. The interview discusses how the recruiting process is carried out, how an agent can establish trust and develop lasting relationships with the players, and the things that a new agent needs to consider before signing their first athlete. This episode also provides insights on Coach Baxter's passionate views on sports agents with his over forty years of experience as a coach. Additionally, the interview explores the mentality required to become a top player in college football and the mindset that separates elite athletes from the rest. Coach Baxter also discusses the methods and approaches used at the collegiate level to help players develop the habits, discipline, and mental approach necessary to think and perform like elite athletes.  If you need Representation please email jillbaxter@me.com or text Jill at 559-250-0151 and visit my website: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com

  7. May 4

    Does Your Student-Athlete Need an Agent? What Every Parent Must Know!

    When your child is pursuing college or professional athletics, one of the biggest questions parents face is: Do they need an agent—and if so, when? In this episode, I break down the realities behind that decision from both a legal and practical perspective. We'll cover the differences between an agent and sports attorney, when it makes sense to bring in an agent/attorney, and the risks of getting it wrong. I'll also explain how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has changed the landscape, what role agents can legally play for student-athletes today, and how parents can protect their child.  Whether your athlete is just starting to get recruited or already competing at a high level, this episode gives you a clear, straightforward framework to make informed decisions—with your child's future in mind.

  8. Apr 2

    Diego Pavia vs NCAA: 3 Legal Views about this Case

    Beau Elite is a Sports Law firm in Sacramento California guided by Bryan Pritchard, Solina Sanchez and Gary Alvarez analyze the Pavia Case.  Currently, the Diego Pavia v. NCAA case is at the forefront of Sports Law headlines as it calls into question whether an athlete's time at a Junior College should apply when transferring to the University Level. Beau Sports Law analyzes three different perspectives in the ongoing Pavia case and the repercussions they would create for Junior college football athletes. The arguments are as follows: Diego Pavia: The JUCO rule violates the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by restraining competition among athletes and schools. The JUCO rule should not apply because it is in the student's best interest to maintain the status quo for eligibility as it allows players to maintain longevity in their athletic career. Not allowing the JUCO years to apply would adversely affect low income or first-generation students to transition into the NFL, which secures benefits like NIL revenue at the professional level. More time allows student athletes to train longer and gain an advantage when transferring into the university level, securing victories for their team, school and for the possibility of a professional career later down the line.  School:  The eligibility rule restricts economic opportunity in the college athletics marketplace by limiting student athletes' ability to participate and earn NIL money. College sports are currently a real economic market because of athlete's early exposure along with Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. To not count JUCO years falls squarely within the principles of the Sherman Act which protects fair trade by regulating unfair and unreasonable business practices. As it stands currently, the JUCO rule is overly broad and does not serve a clear competitive purpose. NCAA: Eligibility limits are necessary to keep college sports fair and balanced, not to control the labor market. Eligibility caps prevent older players from dominating college rosters and creating an unfair advantage over younger athletes. JUCO seasons still provide a real competitive experience for student athletes allowing room for their physical and professional development. The Sherman Act isn't a business restriction; it is a rule that regulates how the sport functions at the collegiate level.

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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. ⸻

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  • Creator
    Jill McBride Baxter
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © jillmcbridebaxter copyright 2018
  • Show Website
    Born to Be A Sports Agent