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Published by ProStar Sports Agency, 2022-11-30 14:48:14

ProStar Draftee Introduction for Brad Robbins

2023 NFL Draft

ProStar began in 1988 when founder Paul Sheehy was a
first-year law student. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted the
services of former college football teammate, Warren
Schmidt and, as they say, “the rest is history.”

34 NFL Drafts later, Warren is Senior Vice-President and
heads our Philadelphia area office, and around 1998, Paul
and his family moved from Southern California to the
suburbs of Denver, Colorado where our main office is
located today.

In 2003, former NFL client, Jon Baker retired from his
playing days and joined us on the player representation
side, providing a unique perspective to our younger
clients on the NFL from an insider’s perspective. Today,
Jon is our Vice-President and is involved in all aspects of
our player (and coach) representation.

Paul, Warren, and Jon are each NFL Players Association
Certified Contract Advisors, offering unmatched
experience and expertise to our clients before, during and
long after their careers. We have negotiated literally
hundreds of NFL playing contracts, multiple contracts with
each team in the NFL, worth over a billion dollars in
compensation.

Paul Sheehy Warren Schmidt

A founder and President of ProStar , Paul has been certified by Warren is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and has been a driving
the NFL Players Association since 1988 and is one of a very small force at ProStar since our inception. He is involved with contract
and elite group of NFL agents who have 30 years or more preparations, team contact, marketing and literally all aspects of day-
experience. Paul has negotiated hundreds of NFL Playing to-day operations regarding ProStar and its clients. Being with
Contracts, and has handled dozens of NFL injury settlements, ProStar since we opened our doors in 1988, he has been a force in
grievances, and NFL fine appeals, and handles any legal or developing relationships across the NFL as well as many companies
contractual issue which arise throughout a client's career. Paul is and organizations. A former college safety at Springfield College he
an attorney admitted in both Colorado and California and several runs ProStar's Philadelphia office. He has been instrumental in
federal jurisdictions. Prior to earning his law degree (Juris obtaining supplemental income opportunities with companies
Doctorate), Paul earned an MBA degree, and he has attended the including Nike, Reebok, UnderArmour, Oakley, Adidas, 1Exel, TriStar
prestigious Harvard Negotiating Institute at Harvard Law. He had Productions to name a few. Warren and his wife, Terri have two sons,
also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver's Garrett and Aidan, and reside in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
Daniels College of Business teaching a sports law/contracts class
for nearly a decade, has served as an expert witness on behalf of Outside Team Members…
players and coaches in various litigation proceedings, has
appeared numerous times on television and radio offering insight Coordinated through ProStar
on NFL topics, and has published numerous articles relating to • NFLPA Registered Financial Advisor
the business and economics of professional football. Paul and • ProSports Tax / Victor Barbo, CPA
his wife, Sheila have 2 sons, Jeremy and Sean and reside in • Training throughout career, Performance Compound
Littleton, Colorado. • Network of contacts in every NFL city

Jon Baker
Jon is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor. He joined ProStar on the management side, after being a client of our agency since 1995. He is

a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Business Management, and he received a Masters Degree in Organizational

Management from the University of Phoenix, while competing in football and track & field where he was an All-American long jumper.

During his NFL playing career, Jon kicked for the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs. Between active roster spots with the Cowboys and

Chiefs, he was in training camps with the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins, played with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe, and

with the CFL's B.C. Lions and Edmonton Eskimos. During his time with the 49ers, Jon spent time trying to qualify for the 1996 Olympic Trials.

Jon lives in Castle Rock, CO with his wife, Shanequa, and three daughters, Kori, Riley and Logan. ProStar

CONTRACTS YEARS

NEGOTIATED IN BUSINESS

ProStar

FOR A WEGAME PLAN

OF ProStar

&

OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN

The Offense. Pushing it upfield. Acting, not reacting. Using every play in the playbook to cross the goal line
with every possession. Our Offensive Game Plan is no different, as we proactively create and maximize
opportunities for you with NFL teams. Whether it’s your rookie year or we’re back at the table in free agency,
everything is designed to put you in the best position, on and off the field.

• Notice of Representation will be sent out to all NFL teams.
• All-Star Games: Senior Bowl, Shrine Game, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, College Gridiron Showcase
• Combine Prep:

• For Specialists, it’s a highly individualized plan that we’ll make sure is free of outside noise and influence that doesn’t directly
improve your ability to be at your best for this single workout in front of NFL personnel from every team in the league.

• Our NFL Draftee marketing, is done with the sole purpose of increasing your value. Making you the most attractive draftee option to
NFL teams is our number one priority.

• Preparation of a detailed player webpage, highlighting and accentuating all positive accomplishments during your career, including: 1)
workout updates, 2) streaming video, 3) comparisons to other 2023 draft eligible players, 4) comparisons to historical draft picks, 5)
detailed analysis of season statistics.

• Work to update and educate not only every General Manager and College Scouting Director about you, but also the dozens of “NFL
Draft Guru’s” out there to generate positive publicity and awareness…and “buzz!”

• Coordinate and arrange for individual pre-draft workouts and potential visits to NFL clubs.
• Identify and target a list of “preferred” teams based on “immediate impact opportunity,”

and undertake intense campaign to facilitate draft interest from those teams.
• Contract negotiation and completion in time for training camp without interruption.

ProStar

DEFENSIVE GAME PLAN

The Defense. Protecting the goal line at all costs. Defending against every, possible threat from all angles. For
you, your goal line is your bottom line. You need to have peace of mind and understanding that all of your off-
field matters are being addressed and in the best hands possible. From injury protection to taking full
advantage of every benefit available, you need to know your protected at every turn.

• Constant communication with all 32 NFL teams to be sure each has accurate information

• Several NFLPA Registered financial planners to recommend

• Tax Expert, ProSports Tax / Victor Barbo, CPA, Manhattan, Kansas

• Vigorously protecting your rights as a player in the National Football League at every turn of your career

• Injury /non-injury grievances

• Injury settlements

• Injury protection SPECIAL TEAMS GAME PLAN

Special Teams. Game changers. Mojo movers. This Game Plan is one of the most important yet overlooked of

all three phases. It is designed to cover all the “other” things that you need to have in order to truly maximize

your career in the National Football League.

• Build Your Brand – for a lifetime

• Work to secure NFL Trading Card contract through Players Inc and coordinate execution of Players Inc Group Licensing Agreement and

other marketing and endorsement opportunities.

• Post-Draft orientation and expectations memo to you to assist in familiarizing you with your new team, coaches and NFL home.

• NFL city acclimation and transition

• Secure footwear and apparel marketing and endorsement contracts.

• Post-NFL Career advice, counsel and assistance for a lifetime ProStar

ProStar

While it’s “Football First” in your
rookie NFL season, we work
aggressively on your behalf
throughout your career to help build
a sustainable brand for you to
capitalize on both during and well
beyond your playing days. This can
include any combination of
marketing and endorsements, social
justice outreach, charitable
foundation support and the like.

NFL SALARY While you take care of business on the field,
TRAINING CAMP we got your back off-the-field in every way!
PERFORMANCE PAY Negotiating your way through the NFL maze
GLA PAYMENTS of contracts, benefits, rights, etc. can be
LIFE INSURANCE overwhelming.
EXTENDED HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT Not so for our clients and we’ve been down
every road the NFL has paved for you many
times and we are right there to guide your
way and best advise you throughout your
career – and well after the cheering stops,
too!

DISABILITY BENEFITS

PLAYER ANNUITY

PENSION PLAN

401 (K)

PLAN 88

COLLECTIVE INJURY PROTECTION
BARGAINING
AGREEMENT JOINT REPLACEMENT

2020 - 2029

VETERAN TERMINATION PAY

SEVERANCE BENEFIT

ProStar

Pay attention to this one, because this is another area which sets us apart from the rest.
We care.

Once your playing days are done, our goal is to help you have your next career ready and waiting
for you. We actively help your transition into careers as diverse as NFL management, NFL & NCAA
coaching, banking, financial planning, construction management, marketing and advertising, law
enforcement, social work, and many other areas of the business world.
We do this by aggressively working to help you network, intern, and otherwise prepare for that
time during your NFL off-seasons and using our extensive network of contacts on your behalf.
Taking advantage of all the NFL has to offer is not limited to your salary or adoration of the fans
which support the game. It includes taking advantage of things during the off-seasons to help you
prepare for when the cheering stops.
We know this. We know how to help you through the maze of the NFL. While unfamiliar to you,
this is a road we’ve travelled many, many times!

ProStar

“When you said, ‘ProStar will “SIMPLY THE BEST…The absolute
get the right deal done’, you hardest working, most
meant it. The time, effort and professional group of agents a
expertise involved in a great player could ask for. ProStar
deal, can’t be matched. My made me feel like I was their one
family is set for life thanks to and only client – just like they
ProStar!” — CAMERON WAKE said. They were consistently one
step ahead of what I expected!
Ours was a relationship started
by referral and turned into a key
resource for my family and I
during my playing days and still
to this day.” — BRENDEN STAI

“As a ProStar client , I know I’m one “Before making the switch to
of the family. The guys at ProStar ProStar I had no idea the quality
defend their clients as part of the of service I was missing. Thanks
family, not just another part of the guys, your hard work has
business.” — LOUIS RIDDICK changed my life.” —

“Being with ProStar has given me BILLY CUNDIFF ProStar
complete peace-of-mind and
confidence knowing that whatever
comes up in my career, I’m protected.
I focus on football and let my guys at
ProStar handle the rest.” —
BRANDON MANUMALEUNA

Experience ProStar

· Established 1988 . . . 34 years representing NFL players and coaches
· Multiple contracts negotiated with all 32 teams at EVERY position
· Over 100 player marketing/endorsement contracts negotiated
· NFLPA Agent Advisory Committee
· NFLPA New Agent Exam writer

NFL Playing Contract Negotiations

· The “nuts and bolts” of player representation
· Over 600 contracts negotiated
· Experience negotiating RFA deals
· Experience negotiating UFA deals
· We take contract negotiations to the next level.
· …see Cameron Wake; Johnny Hekker; and many more

NFL Settlements, Grievances & Fine Appeals

· Injury Grievances
· Non-Injury Grievances
· Injury Settlements
· Uniform fine appeals
· On-field conduct fine appeals
· Off-field conduct fine appeals

Tax & Financial Planning

· We make sure everyone “stays in their lane”
· ProSports Tax / Victor Barbo, CPA, Manhattan, Kansas
· Several NFLPA Registered financial planners to recommend if needed

Post Career & NFL Benefits Management

· Preparing for when the cheering stops with off-the-field opportunities
· Coordinate , track, and help manage benefits throughout your life

Client References

Chris Tabor Cairo Santos
Special Teams Coordinator Kicker
Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears
(224) 548-9228
(904) 806-2651

Thomas McGaughey Johnny Hekker
Special Teams Coordinator Punter
New York Giants Carolina Panthers
(214) 799-9315
(206) 972-5139

Michael Ghobrial J.J. Jansen
Special Teams Assistant Longsnapper
New York Jets Carolina Panthers
(310) 487-2472
(602) 363-8540

ProStar

13982 W. Bowles Ave. #200, Littleton, CO 80127
303.948.1510

www.prostarsportsagency.com


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