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NFLPA
Contract Advisor Certification


CFLPA
Contract Advisor Certification 
J. DANIEL HOVEN, ESQ.

Mr. Hoven is a founding member of Hometown Sports Management with over eight years of experience negotiating player contracts.  In a addition to his experience as a player Agent, he has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer. 

Dan has been responsible for negotiating contracts in the multi-million dollar range as well as the implementation of trial and settlement strategies for some of Montana's largest lawsuits.  As a result, Dan provides Hometown Sports Management clients an experienced negotiator with proven techniques.  "Professional athletes are entitled to professional negotiators."

Dan is a certified National Football League and Canadian Football League Contract Advisor, a member of the Sports Lawyers Association, the Montana and California Bars, the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.

Dan is a life long sports enthusiast heavily involved in community activities.

Dan can be contacted by e-mail at: dan@bkbh.com
 
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NFLPA
Contract Advisor Certification

CFLPA
Contract Advisor
Certification


Athlete Agent State Registration

Arizona
Idaho
Oregon
South Dakota

Athlete Agent Disclosure Forms
Washington
Wyoming

*Washington and Wyoming do not currently register Athlete Agents


CHRIS GITTINGS

Chris is also a founding member of  Hometown Sports Management.  Chris is a Certified Contract Advisor in both the NFL and CFL.  He has represented clients from Colleges throughout the Western United States in the NFL, CFL and Arena Leagues. His honest and easy going demeanor, as well as his eye for football talent, have enabled him to build an impressive network of relationships in those professional leagues.

Chris has been able to successfully negotiate player contracts in the CFL and Arena Leagues, as well as endorsement and marketing deals for Hometown Sports Management clients.  In 2006, Chris was able to negotiate a contract for an HSM client in the CFL which made him the 2nd highest paid Canadian at his position.  In addition, he often acts as the liaison with local and national media.

Chris was a three-year starter at linebacker for Fort Lewis College, where he earned a spot on the all-conference list.
"In professional sports, the player/agent relationship is about teamwork. Both parties must not only work hard to get to the highest level, but also to stay there."

Chris moved to Helena in 1991 after graduating from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Business Administration.

Chris can be contacted by e-mail at: chrisg@bkbh.com





Hometown Sports Management, LLC
825 Great Northern Blvd., Suite 105
Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone: (406) 443-6879
Facsimile: (406) 443-6882

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