Elite Management Service
Athletes have varying requirements for a manager/agent/representative and as such, we tailor our services to meet each individual’s needs. The services an athlete requires will vary greatly depending on their age and stage of career, goals & ambition and the province and teams they represent. We have put together a management package for our athletes with the focus being to ensure we are constantly adding value for our clients.
Elite Management offers its clients top quality contract negotiation through our expert in this field - Tony Lendrum. Tony is an invaluable asset when it comes to ensuring our client’s bottom line is maximised each and every time. Elite Management place a large emphasis on this component of our management service. Contract negotiation is where we really make a difference, ensuring we secure the best all-round package from our client’s primary income source. It is also Elite Management’s philosophy to up-skill our clients on contractual issues and the current contracting environment wherever possible.
Elite Management works closely with its clients to develop both short and long term career plans. We ensure we are in tune with the aspirations of our clients and help to set both professional and personal goals that are realistic in today’s sporting climate. Career plans are treated as ‘work in progress’ and cover goals both inside and outside of our clients chosen code with a focus on ‘life after sport’. We have years of experience guiding and mentoring young talented sportspeople through what are some trying times. No matter what the sport, trying to reach the top can be difficult with numerous career impacting decisions made along the way. Elite Management is there for every step ensuring contingency plans are available to our clients.
Elite Management has professional rugby players placed with clubs and unions globally. With offices in New Zealand and Australia and an established network of agents and associates in all of the major rugby playing nations across the world, we have the ability to find the right package to suit you. We make things as easy as possible with advice on foreign exchange, setting up bank accounts and assistance with visas. Our overseas networks mean that we can offer our clients numerous options and continue to be very involved with our clients career’s wherever they may be based. If its time for a change of environment Elite Management has the ability to find the right package to suit.
Elite Management have excellent working relationships with the NZRU, Super 14 franchises, Provincial Unions and the NZRPA. This allows Elite Management to be consistently up to date with any changes and opportunities that may affect our clients. Due to these relationships Elite Management is also in tune with any opportunities that may exist within a province or franchise. This combined with in-depth market knowledge allows us to offer well informed advice to all Elite Management clients.
Through our expert in this field, Kevin Burgess, Elite Management is able to offer up to date information and answers to any questions our athletes may have regarding supplements and banned substances. Elite Management works hard in this area to be proactive rather than reactive, ensuring our athletes are aware of any potential issues and pitfalls in this area.
Elite Management offer’s advice through various third party providers on all financial matters that affect our clients. From setting up trusts, assistance with foreign exchange accounts and trading to advice on tax and investments, we have a wide range of financial services available to all Elite Management clients. We have a goal of ensuring all clients are well ‘set up’ for life after professional sport.
The Elite Management team has a wide network of commercial relationships. We search for opportunities for our clients to be represented outside of the sporting arena. The potential is huge in this area but Elite Management is also fully aware of the need to manage the amount of exposure a client receives.
