We Built This
for the Athletes.

Rise Sports Management exists because athletes deserve better. Better representation, better guidance, better partnerships, and a team that shows up with the same energy on day one as they do on day one hundred.

Where Rise Began

Rise Sports Management was founded by athletes, for athletes. Our leadership team has competed at the collegiate, professional, and international levels, which means we understand what athletes go through not just in business meetings, but on the court, in the locker room, and in the moments that define a career. That firsthand experience shapes everything we do.

We started Rise because we saw a gap in the market: athletes were signing with agencies that treated them like line items instead of individuals. Management decisions were being made at a distance, by people who had never played the game, on behalf of clients they barely knew. We built Rise to be the opposite of that.

Our approach is deliberate. We keep our roster selective because we believe every athlete we represent deserves real attention and real investment from our team. We do not chase numbers. We build relationships, do the work, and deliver results.

Our Mission

To provide athletes with the professional representation, strategic guidance, and personal support they need to maximize their careers, build their brands, and create lasting financial opportunity, without ever losing sight of who they are as people.

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Why Rise Is Different

Experience That Transfers

Our founding team played professionally at the highest levels, domestically and internationally. We bring that experience to every client conversation, every contract review, and every partnership negotiation. We are not guessing at what athletes need. We have lived it.

Full-Service, In-House
Everything we offer is managed by our team directly. There are no outsourced services, no third-party handoffs, and no gaps in communication. When you sign with Rise, you get the full team, working together on your behalf.
Selective by Design
We take on fewer clients than most agencies our size, and we do that intentionally. Every athlete we represent receives a level of attention and care that simply is not possible at volume. We would rather do great work for fewer people than average work for many.
Built for the NIL Era
The NIL landscape is one of the most dynamic and fast-moving spaces in sports business. Rise was built specifically to navigate it. From compliance awareness to brand partnership strategy to content creation, we have the infrastructure, the knowledge, and the relationships to help collegiate athletes make the most of every opportunity available to them right now.

What We Stand For

Transparency
We believe every athlete we represent should have full clarity on every decision being made on their behalf. We do not operate in the dark. You will always know what we are working on, what deals are in motion, and where things stand. Transparency is not just a value we talk about. It is how we operate day to day.
Accountability
When we commit to something, we follow through. Our athletes trust us with their careers and their reputations. We take that responsibility seriously. If something is not working, we say so. If we can do better, we do better. Accountability to our clients is what keeps our standards high.
Long-Term Thinking
We are not in the business of quick wins. Every decision we make on behalf of our athletes is made with their long-term career and brand in mind. The best partnerships are ones that last. The best strategies are ones that compound over time. We manage every client with that perspective at the center.