Many young athletes fall prey to deceptive sports agents due to their limited experience and desire to secure a promising future. These agents often exploit the athletes' lack of knowledge about contracts & financial management, promising quick riches and also major deals. 

Eager for success, young athletes may overlook critical details, making them vulnerable to unfair agreements, hidden fees and at the end being deceive. We’ll explore why some agents engage in these practices & what steps you can take to avoid being swindled.

Below are some of the reasons why sports agents easily deceive young athletes.
 
1. You do not know your value.
2. You do not understand the GAME - the sport that you play.
3. You're desperate. (Desperate to sign for a team, to live your country, to play that sport etc) 
4. You do not have a network.
5. You are being greedy.

Note: The points mentioned above cannot replace listening to the episode itself. So, listen and enjoy!

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