ATHLETE MGNT & PR provides outstanding service to a select group of high character, excellently skilled professional athletes.

We talk about (and get media outlets and sponsors to believe in) what sport is. Compelling. Transformative. Global.

We celebrate and represent female ATHLETES and the men who also believe in equal opportunities for their counterparts. From legendary champions to the upcoming ATHLETES ready to take the world by storm, we have the legal team and brand experts to proactively shape the exciting journey to the top… and the transition that follows.

MISSION STATEMENT

To advocate and provide equal opportunities for all ATHLETES

From Founding Partner Jenne Blackburn

It is an honor to partner with you to help convey who you are, what you do, and why it matters to your audience. Whether you just graduated college as, or are training to compete in your fifth Olympics, our team will  help you to create opportunities to help you reach your audience.

We also help your audience discover, understand, and become devoted fans of your story, values message, and any product or service you create or endorse from your personal brand. We do all this in a way that is true, meaningful, and completely authentic to your core values.

In short, we got your back; together let's take your off the court game to the next level. We are thankful to be on your team... let's go make magic happen!

ATHLETE REPRESENTATION

We provide athlete representation services for ATHLETES in all major sport leagues. We serve as trusted advisors providing guidance to navigate the work "off the court". 

We also specialize in building the career plan on how to navigate the transition after sports. 

SMALL BUSINESS CREATION

Many athletes' discover that what initially worked to build their business or social media following is simply isn't working to help them grow to the next level.

We tackle business concerns, both and large and small, using a variety of analytical methods and best business practices to develop unique, customized, solutions specifically to meet your business needs. Rest assured, we will bridge the gap between where you are now and where you need to go to build a sustainable, profitable, and successful business.

Development services to include articles of incorporation, strategic planning for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Simply tell us where you want to grow and together we will find a way. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS

It’s important to communicate with authenticity, transparency, and integrity to build trust and enhance your reputation. I'll help you develop, position, and deliver the messages you need to get out to the public – and provide the media training and spokesperson support to do it well.

Our specialties include:

• Identifying and addressing issues of public concern.
• Developing clear, resonant messages around complex issues or concepts.
• Writing persuasive messages that motivate response.
• Managing crisis or high-stakes communications.
• Developing and delivering story ideas that intrigue reporters and bloggers.
• Gaining, building and keeping momentum

EVENT PRODUCTION, Direction and styling

Why hire someone to produce an event, video or photo shoot for you? The answer is experience, education and expertise.

In addition to knowing the technical aspects of film, being experienced professionals we know what elements to look for during the shoot that may be troublesome during editing and provide direction to minimize post production time. 

From concept to completion your day will run smoothly and the product will be unmatched. 

BRAND Services

A brand is much more than a logo or tagline. Branding is a key to telling your story in an authentic way. We partner with you to help convey who you are, what you do, and why it matters to your audience. Whether you want to be a small business owner, open a  non-profit, or represent a larger Fortune 500 company on the global stage, we help you to create great rapport with your audience.

We also help your audience to discover, understand, and become devoted fans of your organization, its identity, message, product, or service. And I do all this in a way that is true, meaningful, and completely authentic.

MEDIA PRODUCTION

We are strategically placed in the heart of Los Angeles to provide greater access to the best producers, directors and distribution houses in the nation. Thankfully we have partnerships with some of the most established professionals in the business. When you sign with ATHLETE MGNT, you are getting your projects, pitches in the hands of decision makers. 

Ghost writing 

When it comes to creating quality, engaging content that moves an audience to think, move, or simply stay on the page, words can bridge gaps that charts and numbers cannot.

A connection made between you and your audience is really only one sentence, one blog post, one expertly worded article away.

We help build those bridges.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

All our ATHLETES are encouraged to use their platform and voice to help raise awareness to charities and organizations making an impact on the world. We specialize in:

• Charitable Partnerships
• Development Strategies
• Collaboration Projects/ Products
• Community Event Speeches

SPONSORSHIPS & Parnterships

We collaborates with brands, events, properties and individuals to sell sponsorships and develop partnerships that will have a meaningful and lasting impact for all parties involved. Sponsorship sales are just the beginning, and we recognize that meaningful activation is key to the long-term success of these relationships.

CHRISTA  DIETZEN

christadietzen.com

"Medals don't define us. They don't define this team or the culture we created. We are so much more than that."

Christa Dietzen is Rio 2016 Bronze medalist, London 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist, FIVB World Champion and is the former captain of US Women's National Indoor Volleyball Team. 

Dietzen was selected to join the U.S. National team roster in May 2009, and has been an key player in all domestic and international competitions. Before joining Team USA, Christa lead Penn State University to two back to back NCAA Championships.

Most Notable

• One of four Olympians selected to the Presidents Council on Sport and Fitness, appointment by President Barak Obama
• Bronze medalist and Team USA captain at 2016 Olympic Games
• Captain of the gold-medal winning 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix team and named Second Best Middle Blocker of the Final Round that included seven blockers vs. Brazil on July 25
• Captain of the gold-medal winning 2014 FIVB World Championship team, returning after missing most of the 2014 season to produce 3.00 points per set with a .511 hitting efficiency while starting eight of 13 matches
• 2012 Olympic Games silver medalist, starting all eight matches with a 1.73 points per set average while converting 51.6 percent of attacks
• Helped U.S. Women to gold medal finishes at the 2011 and 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix
• Dietzen ended her college career at Penn State winning two National Championships with a .433 career hitting percentage – second best in NCAA history.

Rachael Adams

journeystrength

rachadams.com

"As you can see, one of the most important things I learned on my journey is how powerful words are, especially the ones we tell ourselves.

Whether we realize it or not, there is a constant flow of conversation going on in our head. Stop and listen to the way you speak to yourself sometime, especially during difficult situations."

Most Notable

• 2016 Olympic Games (Bronze Medal
• 2014 FIVB World Championship (Gold)
• Bronze medalist at 2016 Olympic Games, scoring 84 points and ranking 11th in scoring and tied for third in Best Blocker with 0.56 blocks per set
• Selected 2016 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Most Improved Player of the Year
• Named Best Middle Blocker of 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix
• Started four of 13 matches at FIVB World Championship where Team USA won gold, compiling averages of 1.75 points, 1.40 kills and 0.30 blocks in 20 sets played while converting 52.8 percent of her attacks
• Averaged 2.55 points per set, including a 1.00 block average, as Team USA won gold at the Pan American Games and was awarded Second Best Blocker

Kelsey robinson

nomandplay.com

"Our world is incredible. Filled with fascinating cultures, rich histories, and FLAVORS UPON FLAVORS of food (in which I’m constantly trying to recreate). There is so much to see, and for those who choose to embrace different, your life and your heart will forever be changed. So cheers if you use any of the tips or enjoy reading the articles (on my site), I really love what I do!"

Most Notable

• Bronze medalist at 2016 Olympic Games as she was a key reserve in the back row with some time spent playing outside hitter, scoring 30 points 
• Named Second Best Outside Spiker for 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix after leading the Finals in Receiving with a 80.5 efficiency percent
• Chosen Best Receiver at 2016 NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament as Team USA won gold and spot into 2016 Olympic Games
• Selected to FIVB World Championship roster in her first season of competition with Team USA, which included four starts and averages of 3.05 points and 1.85 digs per set as the Americans won their first-ever World Championship
• Named AVCA All-America First-Team as a senior at University of Nebraska in 2013

Kelsey's  passion for traveling was something that was instilled at a young age while traveling with her family. While most kids her age were probably watching MTV, she was glued to Travel Channels’ Great Hotels with Samantha Brown.

When she started traveling with the USA National Team, I often had time to get out of the hotel and wander. She began to keep track of my experiences and organized them into a beautiful site NOMandPLAY.com

She truly enjoy finding ways to create dishes that not only taste amazing but also support her health and her body’s ability to perform on the court.

Dustin Watten

dustinwatten.com

"Whatever I may come across in life, I will do it with passion because anything is possible with the right attitude and the love of the process. "

In his 6 years as a professional Dustin has been all over the globe, from all the way up north in Turku, Finland and back down in Maringa Brazil. I've spent 2 years in Finland, a year in Brazil, 3 years in France and preparing to enter the Polish Plus-Liga representing WKS Czarni Radom.

Most Notable

• 5 Time Gold Medalist (including oerseas cv)
• Helped the U.S. Men win the 2015 FIVB World Cup and qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games
• Helped the U.S. Men win the bronze medal at the 2015 FIVB World League

SPECIAL CONSULTING 

AJ ANDREWS, PRO Softball

alwaysaj.com

AJ Andrews is an American softball player that plays for the Akron Racers. 

She is first women to win the Rawlings Golden Glove Award, given to Majior League Ball players since 1958. AJ came to us requesting specialized insight to help understand the next level of opportunities for improvement in the marketplace. 

REiD PRIDDY, USA VOLLEYBALL

reidpriddy.com

Reid is one of the rarest ATHLETES, a 4x Olympian training for his 5th Olympics. Dominating the indoor volleyball scene, he has transitioned to beach volleyball to pursue Tokyo.

He  came to us with an entrepreneurial venture needing to get the right business language down to secure his next level.