About – 919 Sports Management

919 SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Next Play. Next Phase.

919 Sports Management is an athlete representation firm built on trust, relationship building, and the pursuit of common goals.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, 919 Sports Management focuses our representation on building personal and lasting relationships with each of our clients through trust, the pursuit of shared goals and guidance on and off the filed.

919 Sports Management strives to partner with talented athletes who possess high character and the necessary passion, commitment, and self-discipline to succeed. We are firmly rooted in the belief that our representation and relationships continue beyond our clients' playing careers and we are committed to providing a lifetime of mentorship and support.

While our initial representation focuses on the athlete's pursuit of greatness on the field, the second-phase of our representation assists our clients in capitalizing off the field as well. We pride ourselves on assisting with off-the-field endeavors for all of our clients and helping create a lasting and prolific legacy for them and their families.

Our promise is our dedication to the success and happiness of each of our clients.

The Pillars of 919 Sports Management

01

Trust and Loyalty

We build every client relationship on a foundation of unwavering trust and long-term loyalty.

02

Pursuit of Common Goals

We align our mission with each athlete's vision, working side-by-side to achieve success on and off the field.

03

Second-Phase Representation

We support athletes beyond their playing careers, guiding them through life after the game with purpose and strategy. #NextPlayNextPhase

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Personal and Lasting Relationships

We prioritize authentic, one-on-one connections that evolve into lifelong partnerships.

Meet The Team - Vincent Nicolsen

Vincent Nicolsen, the founder and owner of 919 Sports Management, brings a rare trifecta of certifications - FIFA, NFLPA, and CFLPA - alongside a career deeply rooted in advocacy and sports. Vincent obtained his B.S. in Business Management from NC State University and his Juris Doctorate from NC Central University. He is a practicing attorney barred in the state of North Carolina. Vincent combines his legal acumen with on-the-ground experience representing athletes and ensuring players receive top-level contract negotiation, compliance support, and strategic career planning.

Vincent has led successful Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) initiatives, empowering collegiate athletes to monetize their brand while protecting their rights. His dual background as a licensed lawyer and certified sports agent offers clients unparalleled advocacy both on and off the field.

Meet The Team - Grayson Bethel

Grayson Bethel graduated from Boston College Law School, where he worked with the school's civil litigation clinic. He is a native of Wilmington, North Carolina and returned back to the Carolinas following his graduation as he is currently a practicing attorney who is barred in both North and South Carolina.

Grayson began his sports agent career as an intern with 919 Sports Management and has grown to represent dozens of clients in the soccer, football, and NIL space. Grayson is an NFLPA and FIFA certified contract advisor and a registered athlete agent.