Agents
University of Louisville student-athletes are permitted use an athlete agent solely for purposes of assisting with contracts for compensation. The use of an “athlete agent” for purposes of assisting with contracts for compensation for the student athlete’s name, image and likeness shall conform to KRS 164.6901-.6935 and comply with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act established in 15 U.S.C. Section 7801, et seq. Any individual involved in assisting with promotional activities for student-athletes should be registered with the University of Louisville Office of Athletics Compliance and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Outside of assisting with contracts for compensation and in sports other than men’s basketball (when applicable), current student-athletes will become ineligible if they have agreed, orally or in writing, to be represented, now or in the future, by an agent. The individual could also be ruled ineligible if they, or their family or friends, have accepted a benefit from the agent.
All agents aspiring to do business with UofL student-athletes are required to register with the University of Louisville Office of Athletic Compliance, the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Agent Registration form is completed electronically via CARDS NIL Exchange and can be found here: Agent Registration
When completing the registration process please follow the below steps:
Outside of assisting with contracts for compensation and in sports other than men’s basketball (when applicable), current student-athletes will become ineligible if they have agreed, orally or in writing, to be represented, now or in the future, by an agent. The individual could also be ruled ineligible if they, or their family or friends, have accepted a benefit from the agent.
All agents aspiring to do business with UofL student-athletes are required to register with the University of Louisville Office of Athletic Compliance, the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Agent Registration form is completed electronically via CARDS NIL Exchange and can be found here: Agent Registration
- Click Request Access
- Select I am a brand, organization or collective
- Add all of the appropriate information about your business
- Please be sure to provide a brief description of the services you offer.
Upon receipt of your request, our office will confirm you have successfully registered with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and provide additional educational information via email. Once verified in CARDS NIL Exchange, you will be able to initiate communication with our student-athletes
Related Links
Related Links
- UofL Agent Policy
- NCAA Agent Certification
- Agent Registration with the State of Kentucky
- Kentucky Statues - Athlete Agents and Agency Contracts
- Kentucky Statues – Student-Athletes’ Compensation, Agreements & Contracts
- NIL Resources for Agents
Please send all questions to:
University of Louisville Office of Athletic Compliance
Lana Eagleton- Associate Director of Compliance
Email: lana@GoCards.com
Dan Morrissey- Assistant AD/Compliance
Email: danm@GoCards.com