THE CREDENTIALS SHOW

As of 7/28/2021 Simone Biles, 4 Time Gold Medalist, has decided to not participate in an Olympic event because of mental health purposes. This is a historic event and one that ultimately will be a beneficial moment in history.

In recognition of this moment in time, the show's focus is to provide a couple of reasons as to what causes the immense amount of anxiety and pressure that comes with being an American Athlete in today's world.

In specific, today we discuss Dr. Lapchick Racial and Gender Report Card which measures the changes in racial and gender hiring practices and the relevance it has to today's episode. To learn more go to https://www.tidesport.org/racial-gender-report-card

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In today's episode of The Credentials Show "NFL Agent Edition Vol 7” the focus of this show is centered around everything learned up to this point as our host goes over a practice test given to him through the Agent Prep Course. The Test is a blend of all the material learned from the previous episodes from the Agent mini-series. 

Fun Fact: NFL Players with no college degrees can become NFL Agents by obtaining 7 Credited Seasons and passing the NFLPA Agent Certification Test. 

This week's study material consists of: 

• Forfeiture Clauses 
• Performance Enhancing Substances 
• Injury Protection Benefits 
• Renegotiation 
• Standard Representation Agreement 
• Salary information 
• Salary cap calculations 
• Free Agent Status 
• Training Camp compensation 
• Rookie Pool computation 
• Veteran Salary Benefit contracts 
• Agent Fees 
• Restricted Free Agent Tenders 
• Reserve/Retired List 
• Termination Pay 
• Injury Grievances 
• Moving Expenses 
• Postseason Pay 

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In today's episode of The Credentials Show "NFL Agent Edition Vol 6” the focus of this show is the rules and regulations concerning the policy of Performance Enhancing Substances and Substances of Abuse. This episode covers the drug policy and personal conduct policy.  

Fun Fact: The NFL still tests and penalizes for the use of marijuana if a player is found to be using too much during the time frame of April 20th through August 9th. The NFL doesn't test for marijuana after this period.

This week's study material consists of: 

• Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse 
• Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances 
• NFL Personal Conduct Policy

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So what rules do NFL Agents have to follow?

In today's episode of The Credentials Show "NFL Agent Edition Vol 5" the focus of this show is the rules and regulations concerning licensed NFL AGENTS. In specific, this episode covers the documents NFL Agents need to know about when negotiating Rookie and Veteran Contracts. Plus we cover proper agent protocol when recruiting certain players.

Fun Fact: After becoming a licensed Agent, all NFL Agents must still pass bi-annual agent re-certification exams, or else they will be suspended for a year and lose their clients potentially.

This week's study material consists of:

• NFLPA Regulations Governing Contract Advisors
• Draft Signals
• NFL Players Inc
• Team Salary Report
• Player Contract History

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So do NFL players get 401ks and lifetime health insurance?

In today's episode of The Credentials Show "NFL Agent Edition Vol 4" the focus of this show is NFL player benefits and their "care package" for having spent time in the National Football League.

Fun Fact: In order to become a player eligible for benefit packages players must have at least 2 or 3 seasons in the league with a twist. The seasons can't just be seasons but instead must be "credited seasons".

This week's study material consists of:

• Credited Seasons for Benefits and Salary
• Second Career Savings Plan
• Bell/Rozelle Retirement Plan
• Player Annuity Program
• Severance Pay
• Benefit Credit
• Line of Duty Disability
• Health Insurance

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Have you ever been curious about being an agent? Ever wondered exactly what happens to players when they get hurt since there are no Fully Guranteed contracts?

Tune into this week's episode as our host chronicles his experience studying for the NFL Agent Test that takes place in the fall. This week's study material consists of:

• Injury Protection Benefit
• Injury Grievances
• Workers Compensation
• Waiver wire order
• Players entering Waiver wire
• Termination Pay
• Injury Settlements
• Player's 2nd Medical opinion

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Have you ever been curious about being an agent?

Tune into this week's episode as our host chronicles his experience studying for the NFL Agent Test in the fall. This week's study material consists of:

• Salary Cap charges
• Training Camp fines and loss of wages
• Veteran Salary Benefit Contracts
• Split Contracts
• Practice Squad Contracts
• Signing Bonus Forfeiture
• Contract Incentives,
• Post-June 2 Salary Cut
• Commissioner Discipline
• Restricted Free Agents

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As the National Football League begins and players begin entering camp with their teams. Have you ever wondered, so what goes into NFL Rookie Deals, the Salary Cap, and Bonuses?

Well, tune in to "The Credentials Show, NFL Agent Edition" which will be a mini-series that discusses weekly key terms and concepts from the National Football League Collective Bargaining Agreement. In this week's episode, the following concepts will be discussed:

• Non-exclusive vs Exclusive Franchise Tag
• How much do teams have to spend each year and why?
• How to calculate the Franchise Tag price each year?
• What makes money in a contract fully guaranteed?
• What is the difference between Accrued Season vs Credited Season?
• What is the Rookie Pool #?
• How to calculate Rookie Base Salaries and Signing Bonuses
• What goes into the 5th year option on a rookie deal?
• What goes into escalating Rookie Salaries?
• How teams can take bonus money from retired players?

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Rich Dad says the best investors use other people’s money. The Rich Son figured out these people keep their money in banks and pension plans, ripe for the taking.

In this episode of The Credentials, we break down lessons learned from Robert Kiyosaki's book "Unfair Advantage", what schools will never teach you about money. However, before we get to the main course. The appetizer in this episode is information on car insurance coverage lol. Our host recently got into his first accident so he shares insightful information about the process. In particular breaking down the difference between collision, comprehensive, and liability coverage. Plus in preparation for the ever-evolving economy, the show discusses Robert Kiyosaki’s book Unfair Advantage. This book talks about the history and evolution of money along with explaining practical investment information. 

Concepts include: 

-US dollar and Gold Standard 

-Types of assets 

-ROI

-Federal Reserve 

-Gains vs Flow 

-NINJA loans 

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"People take greater risks to avoid losses than to achieve gains"

In this episode of the Credentials, the focus is on Chris Voss's book Never Split the Difference. Over the course of this episode we layout and discuss 8 key takeaways from the book:

1. Take away disbelief
2. 7/38/55
3. Yes - Counterfeit, Confirmation, Commitment
4. Seek NO
5. No deal > Bad deal
6. Losses > Gains
7. Demands + Terms = Pay
8. Don't avoid honest clear conflict

Lastly, we salute Luka the Don with a childhood story. Plus we share our thoughts on Biden's Student Loan decision.

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