There’s A Shark in Every Pro Player’s Contract
What Athletes and Their Agents Should Know About League, Team Or Owner-Sponsored Group Insurance Plans
By Frank N. Darras*
It’s easy for college athletes to get caught up in the excitement of becoming a professional athlete.
But with all the excitement, the player and his or her agent should consider something a lot less glamorous.
ERISA. It is on insurance documents, insurance cards and prominently displayed on insurance plans. Few people know what it means. But beware,