A FULL-SERVICE SPORTS AGENCY[1]

Elite Sports Group, Inc. is a full-service sports agency providing comprehensive services to professional and amateur athletes. With more than 50 years of collec�ve experience in the sports management industry, ESG has earned an outstanding reputa�on for integrity and honesty. Our extraordinary record of success in contract nego�a�on, salary arbitra�on and career management ranks among the most extensive in the industry.

Drawing upon a four-decade history of rela�onships with experienced professionals, ESG u�lizes a proven network of independent accountants, financial advisers, public rela�on experts and other professional consultants to serve the broad range of client needs. In addi�on, ESG maintains a strategic alliance with an established law firm with exper�se in financial planning, real estate transac�ons, business transac�ons, licensing and endorsement contracts, corporate development, partnership forma�on and li�ga�on services.

ESG's decision to remain a selec�ve agency benefits each and every client by allowing the staff to offer personal a�en�on on a 24/7 basis, that larger agencies cannot provide. From the day each client signs a professional contract we are commi�ed to helping each player maximize their abili�es and reach their ul�mate goal of becoming a successful major league player.

Steve Schneider has represented baseball players as an a�orney and agent since 1974. An author and lecturer, he is an acknowledged expert in sports law, contract nego�a�on and baseball arbitra�on. For more than 40 years, Steve has represented clients in all areas of real estate, business transac�ons and trial ma�ers.In addi�on to directly represen�ng baseball players, for many years Steve represented a number of non-lawyer sports agents and high-profile players as their primary contract nego�ator, strategist and presenter of arbitra�ons. He also nego�ated many free-agent contracts that were the largest of their �me. He is one of a select group of a�orneys who are recommended by the Major League Baseball Players Associa�on as experts in preparing and presen�ng baseball arbitra�on cases for agents without such experience. Steve regularly serves as an advisor to high school and college athletes and their families, providing counseling and assistance in all aspects of dra� analysis, contract evalua�on and player presenta�on. Steve graduated from UCLA in 1962 with a degree in Poli�cal Science and from the UCLA School of Law in 1965. He has been prac�cing law as a member of the California State Bar since 1966, and is a principal of the law firm of Schneider & Warren, Inc. Steve and his wife Sharie live in Sherman Oaks, California, and have two married daughters, Stacy and Jennifer, and five grandchildren.

A former minor league (Oakland A's) and collegiate (UCLA) player, Ma� has a unique understanding of what it takes to play compe��vely at the highest levels. Ma� pitched for UCLA from 1996 to 1998, where he appeared in 48 games and compiled an 8-3 record with seven saves. He was selected as the Pac-10 pitcher of the week and s�ll holds the UCLA record for most College World Series appearances. Before enrolling at UCLA, Ma� a�ended Santa Ynez High School where his 10-2 record with a 1.21 ERA helped him earn All-League, All-CIF and All-State (California) honors. Ma� signed professionally with the Oakland A's in 1998. His dedica�on to the community in his first professional season earned him the “Dave Stewart Community Service Award”, which is presented to the Oakland A's minor league player who displays excep�onal community service throughout the season.

As a MLBPA Cer�fied Agent, Ma� serves as an advisor to high school and college athletes and their families. His exper�se is a valuable asset in helping athletes transi�on from the amateur to the professional ranks. Ma� graduated from UCLA in 1998 with a degree in Sociology. He and his family reside in Los Angeles, CA.

Josh has an extensive baseball background in both the United States and Europe. A former NCAA Division I player at Northwestern University, Josh also played independent professional baseball in the Fron�er League. He has a unique understanding of the baseball experience in Europe, having played one season as a professional player in the Swedish Elite Series and competed in five European Championships as a member of the Great Britain na�onal team.

Off the field, Josh previously worked for Major League Baseball in its London office and has wri�en two books on the history of baseball in Europe. He served as General Manager for South Africa at the 2009 World Baseball Classic and has worked as an on-air analyst, broadcas�ng Major League Baseball games on na�onal television and radio in Great Britain.

He has been highly successful at nego�a�ng contracts for and represen�ng baseball prospects from Europe, South Africa and Australia, including brokering the second largest signing bonus for a posi�onal player in European history.

A licensed a�orney, Josh earned law degrees and graduated with honors from both the University of Arizona and the London School of Economics. He has wri�en on baseball legal issues for both the Harvard Nego�a�on Law Review and the Marque�e Sports Law Review.

A graduate of Siena College with a B.S. in Business Marke�ng & Management, Kyle's impressive marke�ng skills, knowledge of the game, and experience as a Division I baseball player make him a valuable addi�on to ESG's team. Prior to enrolling at Siena, Kyle played his prep baseball at the na�onal powerhouse, Chatsworth High School, from 2002 - 2006. During these years, Chatsworth earned a back-to-back #1 na�onal ranking, four championship games at Dodger Stadium, and two Los Angeles City Championships. He was named Second Team All-City his senior year and received the Chatsworth High School Baseball Award, presented by his high school coaches and school.

Kyle regularly serves as an advisor to amateur prospects and families. Addi�onally, Kyle focuses on athlete marke�ng by linking elite athletes to corporate companies to generate endorsements, product dona�on and client awareness for on and off the field products. His success has given ESG's clients more exposure to the public and has generated revenue for clients in other areas off of the field. He also assists and handles daily player opera�ons.

Josh Ravin

For more than 20 years, ESG has advised many of the na�on's best collegiate and prep players throughout the amateur dra� process. We have represented athletes from top high school and NCAA Division I programs, including Cal State-Fullerton, Florida State, Fresno State, Long Beach State, LSU, Pepperdine, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, University of Arizona, UCLA and USC. ESG has been par�cularly successful in a�aining signing bonuses well above the MLB-recommended “slot” amounts and securing major league contracts. We maintain strong working rela�onships with the GMs, scou�ng directors and area scouts for all 30 major teams.

In contract nego�a�ons, the ability to maximize an athlete’s market value is the most cri�cal service a sports agent can provide.

ESG is an industry leader and a consistent high performer in this filed. The agency applies substan�al industry experience, excep�onal legal exper�se, a deep knowledge of the market and solid rela�onship with the baseball community to ensure that their clients receive top dollar for their services.

Since 1975, Steve Schneider, the president and a founder of ESG, has nego�ated more than $250 million in baseball and endorsement contracts for professional and amateur athletes - a total that ranks among the highest in the industry. This includes every form of player contract amateur signing, free agent deals and arbitra�on eligibles.

ESG diligently evaluates each player’s strengths based upon performance and character. The agency then compares its player to the most favorable industry comparable to present the strongest posi�on possible. Our familiarity with the nego�a�on styles of all 30 major league clubs allows ESG to formulate a plan that will provide the top results.

Throughout the process, we make sure that plyers and their families are fully apprised of any marke�ng and nego�a�ng plans. We only implement strategies they fully support.

Henry Blanco

To succeed in baseball’s unique salary arbitra�on system, every player needs a seasoned experienced professional familiar with complicated rules and criteria. ESG has a history of thriving in this world.

Between 1975 and 2011, the staff of ESG has represented players in more than 30 salary arbitra�on cases.

ESG assesses the situa�on during every step of the process - well before the player files, to the exchanging fo salary numbers, to preparing briefs highligh�ng a player’s superior performance to arguing in front. of a salary arbitra�on panel. Understanding these elements means the agency knows at what point it makes sense to se�le a case before it goes to hearing (typically less than 2% of players never reach a hearing) and when it’s best to go to a hearing.

Ron Cey’s victory in 1975. it was one of the earliest arbitra�on wins and the only arbitra�on victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers un�l Fernando Valenzuela in 1983.

Bret Saberhagen’s victory in 1986. The 1985 AL Cy Young Award winner received the largest salary percentage increase in baseball arbitra�on history f($925,000)

Jose Canseco arbitra�on se�lements in 1989 ($1,600,000) and 1990 ($2,000,000).

Dwight Gooden arbitra�on se�lements in 1986 (1985 NL Cy Young Award) for $1,320,000 and in 1978 for $1,500,000.

ESG is commi�ed to providing clients with all the equipment necessary to succeed on the field. The agency has nego�ated equipment contracts on behalf of players with every major bag, glove an apparel manufacturer. If an endorsement deal is not readily available for a client’s preferred brand, we purchase all necessary items for the player. Whether an ESG athlete is looking for Nike cleats, a Rawlings glove or Oakley sunglasses, our goal is to make sure he is ou�i�ed exactly what he needs.

On field performance leads to off filed opportuni�es. ESG maximizes these financial rewards by nego�a�on baseball card contracts with Topps, Upper Deck and other industry leaders and developing commercial, personal appearance and autograph signing opportuni�es. The agency has also worked with all forms of media and helps players prepare for TV, radio, print and online interviews and manager social media. ESG knows players have a varying interest in these areas so we are always prepared to work with clients to cra� marke�ng, publicity and PR plans suitable to their personali�es.

Off-season prepara�on is an essen�al part of our clients’ professional careers. That is why ESG has established rela�onships with a na�onal network of elite performance training facili�es, trainers, doctors and instructors so ESG athletes can achieve their goals. In addi�on to the elements needed to support a top-of-the-line strength and condi�oning program, some facili�es offer cu�ng-edge services including.

Hyperbaric chambers

Power plates

Simulated high-al�tude training & Plates

Strength, power, core & flexibility training

Speed, agility & quickness training

Neurotopia brain training

Sensory training systems & eye training

Nutri�on counseling

Sports psychology

Physical therapy & massage therapy

Indoor ba�ng cages & pitching mounds

Indoor track

Interna�onal players o�en move great distances and experiance enormous cultural changes to prusue their baseball dreams. Entering the professional ranks can be an overwhelming experiance for an interna�onal player. With decades of experiance assis�ng athletes from around the globe, ESG takes great pride in its lengthy track record of helping make this transi�on as easy as possible. The agency has represented players from Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama and Mexico. Oin recent years, ESG has also emerged as an industry leader in the representa�on of players form the non tradi�onal baseball areas of Europe, Austrailia and South Africa.ESG is highly experianced in naviga�ng the internaional amateur free agency process. Our goal is to vigoroulsy

nego�ate deals that represent the highest market value for our players. With rela�onships spanning all 30 Major League Baseball clubs, ESG ensures that any interna�onal amateur we advise gets the best opportunity to showcase

his skills to the greatest number of teams. As a result, we have secured some of the highest

signing bonuses in regions from La�n American to Europe. In addi�on, ESG has exper�se in the unique issues facing interna�onal players once they

sign. These include immigra�on law, interna�onal tax rules and represen�ng one’s

country as a na�onal team member in the World Baseball Classic and the World Cup. The agency’s goal is the same with every interna�onal player. To make sure that even when you are far from home, you have family in the U. S.

Even before Major League teams began heavily cour�ng Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini, ESG was working as an advisor for the player and his family. Through Marten’s excellent play and tools and ESG;s persistent marke�ng, he emerged as a top prospect in the 2013 interna�onal market. ESG not only nego�ated the largest processional signing bonus for a European play (he signed with the Kansas City Royals), but the deal also surpassed the previous record by nearly 70 percent. In addi�on, it was the first seven-figure signing bonus ever brokered for a European.