tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post3217219410033000933..comments2024-01-13T00:38:28.549-08:00Comments on Southern California Aquatics SCAQ Swim Club: Missy Franklin projected to make $2-$5-million a year if she goes pro!Tony Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-73284022417979866602012-08-06T21:20:29.599-07:002012-08-06T21:20:29.599-07:00If Missy Franklin feels that keeping this part of ...If Missy Franklin feels that keeping this part of her young adult life carefree and amusing and thereby enjoying these short-lived years where everything and everybody is just great, She should not go pro.<br /><br />But if she is ready to be an adult which means doing things on a daily or weekly basis that you don't want to do because it is the right thing to do for all those involved - then she should go pro. <br /><br />If she bucks the trend, I would be both impressed and disappointed. Impressed that she she took a stand and decided this was a recreation and that she was meant to inspire. Disappointed<br /> that she did not profit while those around her were exploited her talents for cash.<br /><br />Youth is wasted on the young and I suspect God made it that way on purpose.<br /><br />Onto your agent question. Swimmers and Olympians did best when they had commercial agents and/or talent agents. Read as Kathy Rigby, Donna Devarona, Johnny Weismuller, Esther Williams.<br /><br />Sports agents are best when negotiating with a team or sports product company. Someone like David Falk; (look him up), really could not squeeze enough money out of Speedo to make it worth his time. <br /><br />Talent agents like I mentioned are best when it is a spokesperson sort of deal or commercial endorsement such as P&G, Kellogs, Amgen, Coca Cola etc. etc. <br /><br />These are just my opinions but here is a link just for you that discusses such matters. It is from Business insider:<br /><br />http://articles.businessinsider.com/2012-03-20/sports/31213481_1_caa-ben-dogra-nfl-lockoutTony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-29598539076146618182012-08-06T20:51:00.511-07:002012-08-06T20:51:00.511-07:00First, I hope Missy sticks to her word and does no...First, I hope Missy sticks to her word and does not turn pro until she has used up her college eligibility. In my opinion, focusing on the quick buck rather than long-term sustainability is one of the things that has led to America's decline, and I hope she bucks that trend.<br /><br />Second, if she does decide to go pro, why would she want an agent who deals primarily with actors and singers rather than one who has a track record with athletes (and preferably not just football and basketball players?)jonisaacsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818705687546037894noreply@blogger.com