Do I need representation at all?
If you are deciding whether you need anyone at all, that is the right question to start with. A conversation costs nothing, and will either clarify what you need or confirm that you do not need us yet.
07FAQ
Questions athletes ask first.
Everything below is drawn from what is already on this site. If something is not answered here, write to us directly — that is what the contact page is for.
How does an engagement begin?
With a conversation, not a contract. We look at where the career stands, what is already in place, and what is not working — no obligation, no pitch deck.
From there the work runs in four steps: introduction, assessment, a plan with priorities in order, then representation.
What do you need from me first?
Four things: anything currently signed or in negotiation, the honest picture of where things stand — including what has gone wrong before — what matters to you beyond the number, and who else advises you, so that we work with them rather than around them.
What does it cost?
Fees are agreed in writing, up front, before anything is signed. We do not take a cut of everything — the scope is fixed in writing before work begins.
What do you take on?
Contracts — negotiation, review, extensions and terms. Teams and clubs — day-to-day communication and advocacy. Commercial — endorsements, licensing and appearances. Name and likeness — NIL strategy, approvals and protection. Planning — career, earnings and transition.
What do you not do?
We do not give legal advice, or tax and investment advice; where those are needed we instruct and coordinate qualified, licensed specialists. We do not take a cut of everything. And we do not sign and then disappear — representation is ongoing work, not a signing.
Do you handle name, image and likeness (NIL)?
Yes — it sits under Brand & Partnerships, alongside endorsement and licensing deals, appearance and content planning, and the approval workflow that protects a reputation.
NIL changed the arithmetic for young athletes: there is real money available before a professional contract, and real exposure if it is handled carelessly.
Will you read a deal someone else negotiated?
Yes. We will read a deal another representative negotiated and give you a straight second opinion. It is cheap next to a contract you cannot get out of.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome in every conversation.
Where are you based, and which markets?
Los Angeles County, California. We work across domestic and international markets, with active relationships at clubs, academies and institutions across North America, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.
How quickly will I hear back?
Every enquiry reaches us directly and is read by a person, not a queue. Write to info@cvysm.com or call (661) 478-8278.
Still deciding?
No obligation, no pitch deck — just a straight read on where things stand.