James has always been a guy that believed in me and fought for me. You can tell that he cares and that he would do anything for you. I know I can trust him and that's not easy to find. He is more than just my agent he’s family. That's my Man!!
James has your back! When I got injured in Houston, James fought to get me the largest injury settlement possible. He set up a training program for me to get back to 100% and then worked to get me workouts with NFL teams after I was healthy.
James is a believer. He doesn't sign you unless he is fully invested and you know he is gonna give it all he's got. That's what you want in an agent, someone who believes in you and works as hard off the court as you do on it.
James has done everything he said he was going to do…he is a man who stands by his word. He definitely fights for his guys and will do whatever it takes to put his clients in the best possible situation.
Preparing for the Draft is more involved than it seems. Your success depends on a combination of factors including the right training facilities, trainers, and nutritionists – all of whom help design the proper regimen for you to be at your best leading up the draft.
PSM will prepare you for one of the biggest moments of your life by arranging a team of resources to get you ready for what lies ahead. You will be guided through the entire draft process – scouting evaluations, interview preparation, team visits, strength training, physical and mental health, and the life transition from amateur to professional athlete.
You, as an athlete, are uniquely valuable. N
egotiating your contract can not be based solely on historical numbers of previous teams and players.
There is an intrinsic value to each individual athlete that must be determined. Our experience allows us to calculate and represent your unique value to prospective teams so you get the most out of your career.
Your personal brand off the field is as important as your performance on the field. We can help you establish your brand and your presence in the marketplace which in turn attracts more opportunity for you in endorsements and in life after professional sports.
As a member of the PSM team, you will gain access to our network of contacts for securing deals in various categories including shoe/apparel, trading card, memorabilia, cars, sports drinks, restaurant chains, airlines, celebrity appearances and TV/Radio spots.
Your financial success is critical, and it is of the utmost importance to us. PSM works with established financial institutions and individuals, all of whom are qualified and certified by the appropriate Player’s Associations.
We encourage our clients to participate in charitable and socially conscious activities both in their hometown and the city where their club is located. PSM is prepared to assist you in foundation development, event planning, media awareness, fund raising, and any other charitable program in order to achieve this objective.
Athletes have dynamic and abundant lifestyles, but one element that many of their lives are lacking is TIME! At PSM, you will be assisted in balancing your lifestyle. We can help by taking the burdens of day-to-day tasks and responsibilities off of your hands and allowing you to focus on mastering your craft.
In today’s world of sports, earning potential is limited to a relatively short period of time. As a result, PSM encourages and facilitates the strategic planning of post-career activities.
From the start, you will be assisted in building relationships and business contacts that will help ease the transition from the playing field to the business arena. PSM will continue to work with the you through retirement to ensure a productive and fulfilling secondary career.
Confidence comes from experience. With 25 years of experience in business management, contract negotiations, and generating value-added solutions, James Peterson will prepare you for a successful future in sports. James’ broad business experience and focus on superior customer service combined with his love of sports makes him uniquely qualified as a contract negotiator and strategic marketer for his client athletes. James holds a Bachelor’s degree from NC A & T State University and an MBA from Columbia University. He has both NBPA and NFLPA Agent certifications, and has worked with clients in the NFL, NBA, D- League and numerous professional basketball leagues throughout the world.
Preparation today brings you success tomorrow. Operating from a home base in Atlanta, Georgia, the Peterson Sports Management team is positioned to coach athletes through the process of building a lasting career in professional sports. Scouting evaluations, interviews, team workouts and visits, draft day support, contract negotiations, and branding and marketing deals…from start to finish, PSM will prepare you.
The role of “Agent”. Each player has their own needs and concerns, and PSM understands the importance of going the extra mile with each client. The right agent is focused on providing unmatched personal attention, guidance and service to all of its clients and at PSM we are mentor, coach, friend and trusted advisor.
You’ll be a member of the family. At PSM, you are more than a client, you’re a member of the PSM family. James’ approach to managing athletes is focused on developing lifelong relationships with his clients and their families so that he can work closely with them to build their legacy.
David Thompson possesses the rare combination of knowledge, passion, and experience that today’s athletes seek when pursuing a professional career. David was born in Jackson, Mississippi and attended Provine High School as a student-athlete. In 1985, David began to use his athletic gift to receive full-scholarships and pursued his dream to attended college. Fortunately, he graduated from Eastern Oklahoma State College with an Associate Degree in Psychology and Sociology and with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Memorial College (FMC), both where he played collegiate basketball on a full-scholarship. David’s greatest athletic achievement as a college athlete may be his 1989 All-Conference and Most Defensive Player awards while playing for Florida Memorial College. Following graduation, David had a successful 4-year career in the USBL playing with the West Palm Beach Basketball Team and the Atlanta Trojans. David has many accolades in his account in both basketball and with life in general. After retiring from basketball, David frequently coached Little League Basketball Camps in Atlanta Georgia. Once he relocated to Wilmington, Delaware, for three years he worked for The Ferris School for Boys as a Treatment Specialist and coach for the young males of the correctional center. As a former professional athlete, David has established excellent relationships with general managers, scouting directors and many others who played a major part in his success as a professional athlete. After dedicating more than fifteen years into the game of basketball as a player and coach, David decided to share his expertise in sports management to the world.
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