University of North Texas Athletics
Agents
NCAA Rules
Who is considered an agent?
An agent is any individual who, directly or indirectly:
- Represents or attempts to represent an individual for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation for financial gain; or
- Seeks to obtain any type of financial gain or benefit from securing a prospective student-athlete's enrollment at an educational institution or from a student-athlete's potential earnings as a professional athlete.
Agents are defined by what they do and not what they call themselves. Advisors, financial advisors, marketing representatives and brand managers are all examples of individuals who could be considered agents under NCAA rules.
Two basic NCAA rules governing agents
- Student-athletes (and their family members and associates) may not have a written or verbal agreement with an agent or anyone who will market the student-athlete’s athletics ability or reputation. This extends to an agreement to have the agent represent them in the future; and
- Student-athletes (and their family members and associates) may not accept anything of value from an agent.
Texas State Law
Texas law requires, among other things, that any athlete-agent wishing to contact a student-athlete at a college or university in the state of Texas be registered with the Texas Secretary of State's office. For comprehensive details about applicable state law requirements and penalties associated with the Athlete Agents Act, visit the Texas Secretary of State's Athlete Agents webpage or contact the Secretary of State’s office.
UNT Athlete Agent Procedures
The goal of The University of North Texas is to protect our student-athletes' eligibility for as long as they wish to pursue collegiate athletics and then ensure that they can make informed decisions about those who will represent them when they are ready to pursue their professional careers.
The University of North Texas agent procedures are guided by NCAA rules, state law and professional league rules, where applicable.
The University of North Texas requires that agents wishing to contact UNT student-athletes be registered with the state of Texas's Secretary of State's office as required by state law.
In accordance with state law, UNT holds agent interviews one business day in the summer. UNT Compliance mails information about these events to all agents registered with the state of Texas.
Student-Athlete Agent Procedures
Agent Day Information
Texas state law requires that each institution designate a period not to exceed 30 consecutive business days to schedule student-athlete/agent interviews. The interviews must be held during the off-season training period prior to the student-athlete’s final season of eligibility. Registered agents can request to meet with those student-athletes outside of their final year of eligibility.
All agents must have an active registration with the State of Texas at the time of the interview in order to participate. Nonregistered parties will be not permitted to participate in any interviews.
Agent Day 2025Â Materials
UNT Summer 2025Â Invitation Letter
Student Athlete Agent Registration Form
For a list of eligible student-athletes, please contact the UNT Compliance Office.