22 Let’s Talk Trash! SEPT/OCT 2017
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WHO IS: NFL AGENT , Frank Gaitan? Frank is a graduate from Florida State University with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduating, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona with the goal of attending Law School. Instead, he found is career path changed which lead him into a more exciting career as a National Football League Agent. Remember Jerry Maguire? Frank will be contributing to Let’s Talk Trash!-news each issue. If you have questions for Frank, email: fgaitan@iconsmg.com. Or, send your questions to Let’s Talk Trash!- news at debbiekeenan@earthlink.net.
I am honored for the opportunity to be able to reach out to all of you. Hopefully I will be able to inspire many and answer any questions you may have along the way. Growing up in South Florida, I played multiple sports as long I can remember. However, it wasn’t until moving to the small, blue collar town of Berwick, Today national champions and one of the most winning programs in the country. A town similar to the ones from the popular movies Varsity Blues and Friday Night Lights, the football team was the heartbeat of the town and provided confirmation to so many that if you have enough heart, work ethic, discipline, and belief then anything is achievable. Do you have these? Our players were not always the tallest, or the fastest, or the strongest, but collectively as a team, they could rarely be beaten. It was those characteristics that lead to hundreds receiving college football scholarships to some of the best programs in the country. It was also what helped catapult players like Bo Orlando (9 years in the NFL), Jake Kelchner (West Virginia QB in 1994 National Championship), and Ron Powlus (Arguably the most highly nationally recruited high school football Pennsylvania when I was 10, where my passion for sports truly evolved. A town of only ten thousand people, Berwick rose to national prominence as our high school football team became 3 time USA
player in scholastic history and record setting QB at Notre Dame), to national prominence. Where do you dream to be some day? For me, the benefits of Berwick didn’t translate into athletic accomplishment, but rather for the vision that I could accomplish whatever I put my mind too, as long as I stayed committed to the cause. My inspiration for being a sports agent first came after reading a Sports Illustrated article about the first super agent, Leigh Steinberg, and how he represented the top players in the NFL. Do you have someone or something that inspires you? After that, I was always intrigued with the thought of being a sports agent, regardless of those that said it would never be possible or how long the path would take. I knew in my heart while growing up with so many athletes through high school and through graduating at Florida State University, that it was my gift to help these players, not only during their athletic careers, but in their post-career transition as well. It was in 2013 and at 39 years old that I became certified by the NFL Players Association to represent players as their agent, aka Jerry Maguire. As an agent I wear many hats, but most importantly to assist with the preparation for their career in the NFL, negotiate their contracts, and be their loyal advisor and confidant. Since becoming an agent, I have now represented 11 players. No small task I must say, especially for someone new. For me, this is just the beginning. Nothing ever comes easy or it wouldn’t be worth it. What do you do when the odds are stacked against you?
Former first round pick and 7 year NFL veteran from Notre Dame, Irv Smith Sr.
Los Angeles Charger Tight End and Client formerly of San Francisco 49ers, Asante Cleveland along with his parents
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