THE SPORTS GROUP PTY LTD CREDENTIALS Passionate And Committed To Becoming Australia s Leading Sports Management And Marketing Agency Whilst Pursuing Global Influence
OVERVIEW Passionate And Committed To Becoming Australia s Leading Sports Management And Marketing Agency Whilst Pursuing Global Influence. The Sports Group is a leading sports management and marketing company with an undeniable passion and expertise for the business of sport. The Sports Group represents many of Australia s greatest sporting champions and is committed and focussed on discovering and developing Australia s sporting champions of tomorrow. In addition, The Sports Group has a respected and proven record of creating mutually beneficial relationships between athletes, brands, media organisations, commercial rights holders and sporting organisations.
The Sports Group The core business of The Sports Group is the personal, contractual and commercial management of high profile professional sports people. As an extension to this core business, The Sports Group also has exposure to sports marketing and media related projects in areas such as sponsorship sales, sponsorship and sports marketing consultancy, sports broadcast and media leverage. The Sports Group provides professional sports management services to contracted clients including, but not limited to: Contract Negotiations Sponsorship, Endorsements and Licensing Marketing and Public Relations Personal Brand Development Broadcasting and Speaking Opportunities Media Training, Crisis Management and Media Relations Legal and Financial Services Advice and Implementation Educational and Vocational Advice and Support
The Sports Group currently has management contracts and / or commercial agreements with a number of Australia s highest profile and most admired athletes including: DANIEL RICCIARDO 22 year old Daniel Ricciardo is Australia s latest full time Formula 1 driver who is making a major impression on the international stage. For many years he was signed to Red Bull s junior racing team. It was this signing that allowed Daniel to progress to race in major events, including British Formula Three Championship, Formula Renault 3.5 series and the Red Bull Young Driver test. It was in these events as well as his test driving for Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso where Ricciardo really made an impression and signalled that he would be a star of the future. year s 2012 London Olympic Games. Nicknamed the Missile, Magnussen s rise to swimming superstardom has been fast, if not explosive. At the recent 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, Magnussen upstaged his more experienced rivals including the current world record holder to become the new 100m freestyle world champion. The win makes Magnussen the first Australian man to win swimming s glamour event since the world championships were established in 1973 and the first Australian to win over the distance at a major meet in 43 years. James Magnussen is Australia s best swimming talent since Thorpe, Hackett and Perkins. He has the ability, the drive and the self belief to be one of our greatest athletes. The sky is the limit for the man they call The Missile. In an exciting announcement and a major step in Daniel s career, it was announced on the 15th December 2011 that Daniel will become a full time driver for the high profile team Scuderia Toro Rosso. This major announcement for Ricciardo definitely marks him as a future superstar of Formula 1 racing. Daniel Ricciardo has the commitment, talent and self-belief to become a major talent in Formula 1. JAMES MAGNUSSEN He is only 20-years-old but international swimming sensation James Magnussen has already stamped himself as one of Australia s most exciting athletes ahead of next
LEISEL JONES OAM Leisel is the greatest breastroker of all time and a popular swimmer on the world stage. Leisel s professional swimming career includes; 12 individual world records; 8 Olympic medals (3 x Gold; 4 x Silver; 1 x Bronze); 7 World Championship titles; 10 Commonwealth Games medals. In 2012, Leisel Jones will become the first female athlete to attend four Summer Olympic Games. STEVE HOOKER OAM Stevet is an international track and field star and the Team Captain for the Australian Flame Track and Field team. He is the current Olympic Champion, World Champion, world indoor champion, Commonwealth Champion and Olympic record holder in the pole vault MATTHEW MITCHAM OAM Matthew is the current Olympic Champion, World Cup Champion and he is currently ranked No. 1 in the 10m platform event. Matthew s head to head rivalry with British superstar Tom Daley will be one of the most anticipated and watched moments at the 2012 Olympic Games. Matthew is an outstanding media and marketing talent as well as being an advocate and spokesperson for diversity and equality. GEOFF HUEGILL Geoff is former World Record holder and Commonwealth Games Champion Swimmer and media personality. Geoff s comeback to professional swimming has engaged and inspired people from all walks of life. Geoff is embarking on a high profile quest for Olympic Games Gold in 2012.
LAUREN MITCHELL World and Commonwealth Champion gymnast. She is the first Australian female gymnast to win a World Championship and she will head to the 2012 London Olympic Games as a genuine gold medal prospect. Since her World Championship victory she has won 6 World Cup medals as well as providing a dominant display at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India returning with 4 gold medals. JAYDEN HADLER At just 17 years of age Jayden has established himself as a outstanding young swimmer having been a member of the Australian swim team for the 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as the 2011 FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, China. His long term goal is Olympic gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games. BENN HARRADINE Benn is a world class field athlete at the very top of his game. Alongside current world field champions in Steve Hooker, Dani Samuels and Fabrice Lapiere, Benn represents the new breed of highly successful and marketable field athletes within international track and field. MO ONIA GERRARD Mo onia is one of the world s premier netballers. She is a key member of the Australian Diamonds and NSW Swifts netball teams and a former International Player of The Year. At the 2011, World Netball Championships, Gerrard will achieve her 50th International Test cap for Australia.
The Sports Group (Rugby) The Sports Group (Rugby) is a dedicated division of The Sports Group which specialises in the personal, contractual and commercial management of high profile professional rugby players. The Sports Group (Rugby) provides the following services: Playing contract negotiations in Australia Overseas player contract negotiation and servicing Sponsorship, Endorsements and Licensing Legal and Financial Services Advice and Implementation Marketing and Public Relations Support Educational and Vocational Advice and Support Personal Brand Development Broadcasting and Corporate Speaking / Event Opportunities Media Training, Crisis Management and Media Relations In addition to the management of elite rugby talent The Sports Group (Rugby) has developed a demonstrable network and strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the rugby industry. These Include: The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) All Australian Super 15 Rugby Provinces Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) International rugby clubs in all major rugby playing nations France, Ireland, Japan, the United Kingdom and the Pacific Islands Influential player agents in all major rugby playing nations Sponsors, brands and hospitality providers in the sport of Rugby
The Sports Group (Rugby) The division is managed by Co-Directors Mark Jones and Lee Abrahams and currently has management contracts with a number of Australia s highest profile, most admired and progressive rugby players including: GEORGE SMITH Former QANTAS Wallaby great currently contracted to Suntory (Japan). No 7 WYCLIFF PALU QANTAS Wallabies and HSBC Waratahs. No 8 TYRONE SMITH QANTAS Wallabies and ACT Brumbies. No 12 / 13 / Wing SALESI MA AFU QANTAS Wallabies and ACT Brumbies. Tighthead / Loosehead Prop TEVITA METUISELA Western Force. No 6 / 8 EDDIE AHOLELEI Melbourne Rebels. Tighthead Prop Forward. CAMPESE MA AFU Current Fijian International. Tighthead Prop Forward ANDREW SMITH ACT Brumbies. No 12 / 13 / Wing MALIETOA HINGANO Former Australian Schoolboy Rugby Star. No 12 / 13 / Wing ADAM D ARCY Ulster Rugby (Ireland). No 15 KOTONI ALE Former Australian Tongan Under 20 International BRIAN SEFANAIA Western Force and Australian Sevens (7 s) International No 12 / 13 / Wing CHRIS THOMSON Narbonne (France). No 4 / 5 BJ HARTMAN NSW Waratahs Academy No 15
KEYEXECUTIVESTAFF Mark Jones Managing Director Mark Jones is at the forefront of a new generation of sports marketing and management executives revolutionising the industry in Australia and across the globe. In December 2009 he launched The Sports Group an integrated and specialist sports business company servicing elite clients in the corporate, consumer, sport and entertainment industries. Mark has always maintained that to be the best you have to surround yourself with the best. In a short period of time The Sports Group has developed a client base and network which reflects this unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Over the past 8 years he has moulded and contributed to the commercial platform and business direction of some of Australia s most celebrated sports people and celebrities. Many of his previous and current clients are household names on the Australian and International sporting landscape. They Include: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC STARS: Ian Thorpe, Leisel Jones, Steve Hooker, Matthew Mitcham, Cadel Evans, Libby Trickett, Geoff Huegill and Emily Seebohm. INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AND RUGBY TALENT: Lucas Neill, Mark Bresciano, John Aloisi, George Smith and Wycliff Palu. SNOWBOARDING SENSATIONS: Torah Bright, Robbie Walker and Nate Johnstone. CRICKETING STARS: Brett Lee and Shane Watson. Further, Jones s client portfolio has inspired key relations with sporting organisations, sports broadcasters and television networks, international organisations as well as sports marketers and sponsors all over the world. Jones has extensive experience on both the agency and client side of the sports business ensuring a balanced and holistic approach to his business dealings. It is his personal and dedicated approach which separates him from his competitors in the market. Under his guidance The Sports Group is committed to challenging existing industry best practice, extending the boundaries of the typical sports management model and advocating a visionary, personal and objective focussed strategy.
KEYEXECUTIVESTAFF Robyn Watson Director of Client Services Robyn Watson brings a wealth of experience and insight into the sports and entertainment industries to The Sports Group. Her career has spanned 20 years through diverse roles in both industries. Since 2004 Robyn has focussed her career on talent management with a dedication to managing elite talent in the sports industry. The formation of The Sports Group with Mark Jones in December 2009 represents the culmination of their collective expertise and vision for the industry moving forward. Robyn s strengths lie in her commitment to providing the highest levels of professional and personal service to clients. Her personal ethics, passion and intellect has generated loyalty from some of Australia s most successful athletes as well as corporate influencers and decision makers. Lee Abrahams Managing Director, The Sports Group (Rugby) Lee Abrahams formed The Sports Group (Rugby) with co director Mark Jones in December 2009 with a clear passion and commitment to developing the careers of talented rugby players. Lee brings a wealth of experience to The Sports Group (Rugby) in diverse areas including business strategy, business development and sales, workplace policy and ethics. Lee brings an infectious energy and work ethic to the business and he has been instrumental in the signing of all existing clients. Lee enjoys a close working relationship with all clients ensuring regular contact and support for all. Lee is also active in the identification of the next generation of rugby talent and to ensuring that young players bring a balanced attitude to their rugby and life development. Robyn also brings an extensive aptitude for business management and process to The Sports Group ensuring operational efficiency and compliance in all areas.
CONTACTDETAILS Mark Jones Managing Director p +61 (02) 8968 2858 M +61 421 038 442 E mark@thesportsgroup.com.au W www.thesportsgroup.com.au Lee Abrahams Managing Director, The Sports Group (Rugby) p +61 (02) 8968 2858 M +61 421 053 401 E lee@thesportsgroup.com.au W www.thesportsgroup.com.au Robyn Watson Director of Client Services p +61 (02) 8968 2858 M +61 410 567 775 E robyn@thesportsgroup.com.au W www.thesportsgroup.com.au Level 1, 156 Military Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney NSW 2089