SERVICES
Consulting & Property Services
Athlete Services
Overview
NSM’s foremost commitment is to the long term success of its clients. This commitment begins with helping all clients realize their full professional potential. NSM is structured to assume many important responsibilities for its clients that allow them to fully devote their time and energy to the pursuit of their career and goals: Banking services, day-to-day budgeting, accounting, insurance and tax are some of the many areas that NSM attends to on behalf of our clientele. Beyond our direct involvement, NSM stresses the importance of education and preparation for the various stages of a player’s career.
NSM’s athlete services extend to the following, but are certainly not limited to:
Contract Negotiation
Newport Sports Management Inc. has a reputation in the hockey industry for being experienced contract negotiators. NSM’s NHL Players’ Association-registered agents have a combined 120 plus years in the field of contract negotiation and use this experience every day to secure the best possible opportunities for our clients.
The relationships, presence and reputation that have been established in the industry by NSM are unrivalled.
Financial Management
NSM offers a complete financial management program that is suited to the individual needs of each client. We work with experts within the industry, including Financial Investment Firms to bring the best financial management services to our players. Rand Simon, a Certified Financial Planner in our office, directs our overall financial management program on behalf of our clients. Rand Simon and members of our staff have developed an extensive financial program to serve the needs of all of our clients. Each financial program is structured based on the particular needs of each client.
Tax and Estate Planning
NSM recognizes the critical importance of tax and estate planning on behalf of our clientele. Our office has experienced a very successful relationship with the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche, who assist in the administration and needs of our clients in relation to tax and estate matters.
Insurance
We work very closely with our players in relation to all matters relating to their insurance needs. Our office works with insurance industry experts throughout the world in order to ensure that our players obtain the best coverage at very competitive rates.
Training and Development
In today’s game, physical conditioning and strength development are very important factors in the longevity and success of our players’ careers. As such, we work extremely hard to provide our clientele with access to top experts and up to date training methods available within the hockey industry.
Our contacts in the training and development areas of the game allow our clientele the opportunity to work with some of the best specific strength training, power skating, conditioning and development people in the hockey world.
Draft Preparation
Since its inception in 1981, NSM has represented more First Round National Hockey League Entry Draft selections than any other agency. Given this experience, our group is uniquely qualified to properly prepare our clients and their families for the NHL Entry Draft. We ensure that our clients and their families understand the draft process and are given the best possible opportunity to succeed within the process.
Meet The Newport Team
ABOUT NEWPORT SPORTS MANAGEMENT INC.
Newport Sports Management Inc. (NSM) was founded in 1981 by its President, Donald E. Meehan. NSM specializes in the representation and management of professional hockey athletes.
NSM operates the single largest agency in hockey today with more than 125 National Hockey League clients. The NSM team consists of a full time staff involved in financial, tax, insurance, legal, marketing, and contractual matters on behalf of our clientele.
NSM’s head office is centrally located in Mississauga, Ontario with regional Canadian offices in Alberta and Quebec. NSM is also supported by a world-wide network with offices located in the United States, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.
MANAGEMENT
- Donald E. Meehan» Read biography
- Patrick J. Morris» Read biography
- Craig D. Oster» Read biography
- Rand Simon» Read biography
- Wade E. Arnott» Read biography
- Greg Landry» Read biography
- Brandon Morley» Read biography
- Tyler Nother» Read biography
Contact Newport Sports Management Inc.
- https://www.thehockeyagency.com/contact-us
- ABOUT NEWPORT SPORTS MANAGEMENT INC.
- Newport Sports Management Inc. (NSM) was founded in 1981 by its President, Donald E. Meehan. NSM specializes in the representation and management of professional hockey athletes.
- NSM operates the single largest agency in hockey today with more than 125 National Hockey League clients. The NSM team consists of a full time staff involved in financial, tax, insurance, legal, marketing, and contractual matters on behalf of our clientele.
- NSM’s head office is centrally located in Mississauga, Ontario with regional Canadian offices in Alberta and Quebec. NSM is also supported by a world-wide network with offices located in the United States, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.
- MANAGEMENT HEAD OFFICE
- 201 City Centre Drive, Suite 400
- Mississauga, Ontario
- L5B 2T4
- TEL: 905-275-2800
- FAX: 905-275-4025