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Contract Negotiations 
The agents at Ascent are among the most proficient negotiators in the industry, with over 65 years of combined negotiating experience. We understand the nuances of the NFL’s salary cap, and we use our knowledge to maximize our clients’ earning potential, through creative concepts such as signing and option bonuses, performance-based incentives, voidable years, and other vehicles that give our clients an advantage in a restrictive system.
Ascent also emphasizes maintaining strong working relationships with our counterparts in NFL front offices, not only for negotiating purposes, but also to assist our clients in free agency, during trade discussions, and in obtaining tryouts for street free agents. Our negotiating style and high level of integrity have earned us respect throughout the league and ensures that our clients will always be treated fairly in a sometimes cutthroat and highly competitive industry.
The agents at Ascent are among the most proficient negotiators in the industry, with over 65 years of combined negotiating experience. We understand the nuances of the NFL’s salary cap, and we use our knowledge to maximize our clients’ earning potential, through creative concepts such as signing and option bonuses, performance-based incentives, voidable years, and other vehicles that give our clients an advantage in a restrictive system.
Ascent also emphasizes maintaining strong working relationships with our counterparts in NFL front offices, not only for negotiating purposes, but also to assist our clients in free agency, during trade discussions, and in obtaining tryouts for street free agents. Our negotiating style and high level of integrity have earned us respect throughout the league and ensures that our clients will always be treated fairly in a sometimes cutthroat and highly competitive industry.
Combine/Draft Preparation:
New clients of Ascent Sports receive the best training in the nation prior to the NFL Combine. There is no secret why Ascent Sports has represented over 40 first round draft picks and over 100 "First Day" selections. Nobody maximizes draft status like Ascent.
Training:
The agents at ASE know the importance of combine-specific training. Therefore, Ascent clients train at the best facilities in the nation prior to the Combine and Pro Days. Ascent pays for all Combine training. Our clients never have to pay us back. We train our clients because it is an investment in our future together. Clients of Ascent Sports are able to train at the following 'top' facilities across the nation:
- Pro Prep @ Velocity, San Diego, CA: Velocity has an incredible location over-looking the ocean in southern California. In 2010, Velocity trained Ascent clients Rusty Smith (QB - Tennessee), Jeff Byers (OC - Seattle), Simoni Lawrence (LB - St. Louis), Jared Perry (WR - San Francisco), Kyle Bosworth (LB - Jacksonville), Korey Bosworth (LB - Denver), Zipp Duncan (OG - Philadelphia) and Nick Howell (OG - Tennessee). For more information view www.propreptraining.com
- Athletes Performance (API), Pensacola, FL and Los Angeles, CA (connected to the Home Depot Center): Since 1999, API has trained the world's top athletes including over 100 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round NFL Draft Picks. For more information view www.athletesperformance.com
- Danny Arnold, PLEX, Houston, TX: Danny has trained hundreds of NFL players at his Houston facility including Julius Peppers, Charles Woodson, and A.J. Hawk. For more information view www.plex.cc
- Loren Landow, Denver, CO: Loren has trained hundreds of NFL football players including recent Ascent Sports first round draft picks Daniel Graham and Tyler Brayton. In 2010, Loren trained Ascent clients Shelley Smith (OG - Houston), and John Fletcher (DE - Baltimore).
- Warren Anderson, Make Plays Sports Performance, Phoenix, AZ: Warren has trained numerous NFL players including Brian Westbrook and Donovan McNabb. Warren has trained Ascent clients Charly Martin, Dustin Lyman, Andrew Carnahan, and Marcus Thomas. For more information view www.makeplays.com
- Tom Shaw, Orlando, FL: Coach Tom Shaw has trained the last 6 Superbowl MVP's, 94 1st Round NFL Draft Picks, and 6 Number One Draft Picks. For more information view www.coachtoshaw.com
- Chip Smith, Competitive Edge Sports, Atlanta, GA: Chip Smith has trained athletes such as Brian Urlacher and Champ Bailey. Chip has trained Ascent Sports client, Danny Amendola (WR - St. Louis Rams). For more information view www.competitiveedgesports.com
- TEST Sports Performance, Martinsville, NJ: In 2008, TEST Sports Performance trained First Round NFL Draft selection, Joe Flacco. For more information view www.testsportsperformance.com
- Will Shields, 68's Inside Sports, Kansas City, KS: This 14 year NFL veteran and 12 time Pro-Bowl offensive guard from the Kansas City Chiefs trains players in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information view www.68insidesports.com
- Travelle Gaines, 360 Sports Performance, Reseda, CA: Athletes trained at 360 Sports Performance include Matt Leinart, Mike Alstott, and Shaun Alexander. For more information view www.360sportsperformance.com
Interview Preparation:
Prior to the NFL draft, prospects are interviewed by numerous scouts and front office personnel. In order to perform at a high level in interviews, Ascent clients receive interview training from Lance Carl, former scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, and from media experts. Lance provides Ascent clients with invaluable information about the interview process. As a result, Ascent clients know what type of information scouts are looking for, are more comfortable in interviews, and maximize their draft status due to their excellent performance in interviews.
Wonderlic Preparation:
The Wonderlic test has become a key component of determining a prospect's intelligence and mental capacity. Preparing for the Wonderlic test is similar to preparing for any other standardized test. Thus, our clients review past exams and answer keys. As a result, year after year, Ascent clients receive top scores on the Wonderlic which ultimately increases their draft status.
Position Drill Preparation:
Ascent Sports provides each of our clients with a DVD of every drill that they will be performing at the Combine and at Pro Day. This DVD is invaluable because not only does it provide our clients with tips for performing the standard drills (40, vertical, pro agility, 3 cone, 60 yard shuttle, etc.) it provides our clients with each and every position drill that they will be performing at the Combine and on Pro Day.
Access to Prior Year's Combine and Pro Day Results:
Each year, Ascent Sports possesses a master list of the prior years combine results. We also compile a log of where each combine player is drafted and whether the player makes an NFL roster. We provide this information to each of our clients so they know what Combine and Pro Day results are needed to maximize their draft position.
Agent Support:
Ascent agents are present at each of our clients' events. From College All-Star games to the Combine, we're at every function promoting our players. Specifically, our agents attend the NFL scouting combine to support our clients and promote them to scouts and front office personnel. Ascent Sports has great connections in the NFL due to the ethical work we've performed over the past 40 years. Our clients receive top of the line support from the moment they sign with Ascent Sports until the moment they retire. We look forward to supporting you throughout the very important Pre-Draft process by performing the much needed services above.
Prior to the NFL draft, prospects are interviewed by numerous scouts and front office personnel. In order to perform at a high level in interviews, Ascent clients receive interview training from Lance Carl, former scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, and from media experts. Lance provides Ascent clients with invaluable information about the interview process. As a result, Ascent clients know what type of information scouts are looking for, are more comfortable in interviews, and maximize their draft status due to their excellent performance in interviews.
Wonderlic Preparation:
The Wonderlic test has become a key component of determining a prospect's intelligence and mental capacity. Preparing for the Wonderlic test is similar to preparing for any other standardized test. Thus, our clients review past exams and answer keys. As a result, year after year, Ascent clients receive top scores on the Wonderlic which ultimately increases their draft status.
Position Drill Preparation:
Ascent Sports provides each of our clients with a DVD of every drill that they will be performing at the Combine and at Pro Day. This DVD is invaluable because not only does it provide our clients with tips for performing the standard drills (40, vertical, pro agility, 3 cone, 60 yard shuttle, etc.) it provides our clients with each and every position drill that they will be performing at the Combine and on Pro Day.
Access to Prior Year's Combine and Pro Day Results:
Each year, Ascent Sports possesses a master list of the prior years combine results. We also compile a log of where each combine player is drafted and whether the player makes an NFL roster. We provide this information to each of our clients so they know what Combine and Pro Day results are needed to maximize their draft position.
Agent Support:
Ascent agents are present at each of our clients' events. From College All-Star games to the Combine, we're at every function promoting our players. Specifically, our agents attend the NFL scouting combine to support our clients and promote them to scouts and front office personnel. Ascent Sports has great connections in the NFL due to the ethical work we've performed over the past 40 years. Our clients receive top of the line support from the moment they sign with Ascent Sports until the moment they retire. We look forward to supporting you throughout the very important Pre-Draft process by performing the much needed services above.
Marketing/Endorsements:
Brent Seebohm heads the Ascent Marketing Department. Brent has nearly 20 years of experience in the marketing industry. Brent was previously a VP/GM with IMG in their marketing division. He spent nearly 10 years managing football marketing and multimedia rights for
Brand Affinity Technologies:
Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT) is a valuable tool Ascent uses to market each of our clients. Click here for a video on Brand Affinity Technologies.
BAT is an online platform/detailed list of professional athletes and celebrities which is accessible to hundreds of local and national marketers and advertisers. BAT’s online platform provides advertisers with in-depth information about all Ascent clients. Each players' profile is thoroughly detailed. Our players’ profiles contain pictures and videos of our clients. If an advertiser is interested in booking an Ascent client for a marketing/advertising deal, an offer is e-mailed directly to Ascent. Brand Affinity Technologies is instrumental in getting Ascent clients in front of countless local and national advertising executives and procuring endorsements opportunities for our clients.
Ascent Commercials:
ASE football clients with national advertisements include Craig “Ironhead” Heward with Zest soap, Dan Saleaumua with 1-800-COLLECT, and Tom Ashworth with VISA. Rod Smith has appeared in commercials for Blackjack Pizza, Daniel Graham has appeared in commercials endorsing McDonalds and Samsung, and Bo Scaife has appeared in national commercials endorsing Reebok.
Ascent Radio Advertisements:
There are endless marketing opportunities in radio. Ascent diligently works to procure radio advertisements for our clients with local and national radio stations.
Ascent Nike, Reebok, and Under Armour Apparel Deals:
Many of Ascent Sports clients endorse Nike, Reebok, and Under Armour. Ascent clients who endorse Nike are Sammy Morris, Tyler Brayton, Garrett Mills, Justin Bannan, Paul Smith, Chris Chamberlain, Matt Slauson, and Cody Glenn. Danny Amendola endorses Under Armour, and Ascent clients who endorse Reebok include Jay Ratliff, Daniel Graham, Anthony Madison, Hunter Smith, Nick Graham and Frank Omiyale.
Ascent Trading Card Deals:
Ascent works diligently to get our clients trading card deals from the moment they sign with us. Essentially, a trading card deal is when a player gets paid by a trading card company for signing a certain amount of trading cards. Ascent has, and continues to: negotiate with every trading card company in the nation including Topps, Fleer, Upper Deck, Donruss, and Press Pass. We consistently get our clients trading card deals before the All-Star games in January and the NFL Combine in February. We continue to get our clients trading card deals after the NFL Draft in April and throughout their NFL careers.
Ascent Appearances:
NFL football players are in high demand. We are able to get our clients paid for their presence at award shows, business grand-openings, banquets, local and national television programs, fundraisers, etc. We know that an NFL career lasts for a certain amount of time so we take advantage of our clients’ accomplishments and book appearances throughout, and after, their NFL careers.
Ascent Autograph Signings:
Our clients often take advantage of autograph signings at malls, businesses, schools, banquets, etc. We know our clients are very busy during the NFL season and when training in the off-season but many clients take advantage of autograph signing sessions throughout the year.
Outside Marketing Agency Efforts:
Ascent is unlike many sports represention firms because we encourage outside marketing agencies to amp up our in-house marketing by bringing additional endorsements to our clients. Ascent works with numerous outside marketing groups in order to add to our in-house marketing.
Business Management:
ASE has relationships with experienced and qualified financial management professionals across the country. However, not all financial professionals are created equally. When requested, we will work with clients to interview and select a financial professional that can meet their specific needs. Business management services typically include:
Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT) is a valuable tool Ascent uses to market each of our clients. Click here for a video on Brand Affinity Technologies.
BAT is an online platform/detailed list of professional athletes and celebrities which is accessible to hundreds of local and national marketers and advertisers. BAT’s online platform provides advertisers with in-depth information about all Ascent clients. Each players' profile is thoroughly detailed. Our players’ profiles contain pictures and videos of our clients. If an advertiser is interested in booking an Ascent client for a marketing/advertising deal, an offer is e-mailed directly to Ascent. Brand Affinity Technologies is instrumental in getting Ascent clients in front of countless local and national advertising executives and procuring endorsements opportunities for our clients.
Ascent Commercials:
ASE football clients with national advertisements include Craig “Ironhead” Heward with Zest soap, Dan Saleaumua with 1-800-COLLECT, and Tom Ashworth with VISA. Rod Smith has appeared in commercials for Blackjack Pizza, Daniel Graham has appeared in commercials endorsing McDonalds and Samsung, and Bo Scaife has appeared in national commercials endorsing Reebok.
Ascent Radio Advertisements:
There are endless marketing opportunities in radio. Ascent diligently works to procure radio advertisements for our clients with local and national radio stations.
Ascent Nike, Reebok, and Under Armour Apparel Deals:
Many of Ascent Sports clients endorse Nike, Reebok, and Under Armour. Ascent clients who endorse Nike are Sammy Morris, Tyler Brayton, Garrett Mills, Justin Bannan, Paul Smith, Chris Chamberlain, Matt Slauson, and Cody Glenn. Danny Amendola endorses Under Armour, and Ascent clients who endorse Reebok include Jay Ratliff, Daniel Graham, Anthony Madison, Hunter Smith, Nick Graham and Frank Omiyale.
Ascent Trading Card Deals:
Ascent works diligently to get our clients trading card deals from the moment they sign with us. Essentially, a trading card deal is when a player gets paid by a trading card company for signing a certain amount of trading cards. Ascent has, and continues to: negotiate with every trading card company in the nation including Topps, Fleer, Upper Deck, Donruss, and Press Pass. We consistently get our clients trading card deals before the All-Star games in January and the NFL Combine in February. We continue to get our clients trading card deals after the NFL Draft in April and throughout their NFL careers.
Ascent Appearances:
NFL football players are in high demand. We are able to get our clients paid for their presence at award shows, business grand-openings, banquets, local and national television programs, fundraisers, etc. We know that an NFL career lasts for a certain amount of time so we take advantage of our clients’ accomplishments and book appearances throughout, and after, their NFL careers.
Ascent Autograph Signings:
Our clients often take advantage of autograph signings at malls, businesses, schools, banquets, etc. We know our clients are very busy during the NFL season and when training in the off-season but many clients take advantage of autograph signing sessions throughout the year.
Outside Marketing Agency Efforts:
Ascent is unlike many sports represention firms because we encourage outside marketing agencies to amp up our in-house marketing by bringing additional endorsements to our clients. Ascent works with numerous outside marketing groups in order to add to our in-house marketing.
Business Management:
ASE has relationships with experienced and qualified financial management professionals across the country. However, not all financial professionals are created equally. When requested, we will work with clients to interview and select a financial professional that can meet their specific needs. Business management services typically include:
• Tax Preparation and Planning
• Budgeting
• Bill Paying
• Investment Counseling
• Risk Management (Insurance)
• Credit Assistance (Loans, Credit Cards, Credit Repair)