About us
Who We Are
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD ENTREPRENEURS AND LEADERS THROUGH THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
WE ARE FUELED BY COMMUNITY, AUTHENTICITY, & DEPENDABILITY
INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS GUIDE US
WE ARE NOT A TRADITIONAL SPORTS AGENCY AND THAT'S WHAT SEPARATES US
20+
NIL Athletes Signed
10+
Influencers Signed
5+
Pro Athletes Signed
Client Testimonials
Trinity Thomas
University of Florida/Olympic Gymnast
@gymtrin
"Raymond Representation does a great job of communicating openly, listening to my input, and responding immediately to anything I need. I am so incredibly thankful for them. It has been an incredible experience and I can't wait to see what we do next!"
Brevin Galloway
Former Clemson Basketball - Pro Team TBA
@brevingalloway
"Raymond Representation is the definition of family. Everyone looks out for each other and always shows love. From top to bottom, I have a relationship with each individual, and it’s been amazing to see what RR has done in such a short amount of time."
Emily Cole
Duke Track & Field Runner
@emilycole
"Raymond Representation is 100% the reason I have had such a positive experience with NIL. This team is a family, and I feel that everyday. Every single person I have gotten to work with has been so positive and speaking to the people from the company always leaves me motivated to keep pushing and chasing my dreams, because that’s what we do."
Talitha Diggs
University of Florida Track & Field/Olympian
@talithadiggs
"Raymond Representation is a family that supports our goals in and outside of our sport. They help cultivate who we are and to build our brand around it."
Cam'Ron Fletcher
Florida State Basketball
@camron
"It’s an honor to work with Mike. He’s one of the realest and best in the business."
Clifford Taylor
Former UF Football - Influencer
@cliffordtayloriv
"It’s been a dream and then some. He’s been the best agent in the game and Raymond Representation has given me so much confidence as a content creator. It’s more than an agency, it’s a real family!"
About the Founder
Michael Raymond
University of Central Florida - B.S. in Sports Business Management & Economics
University of Miami Law School - J.D. in Sport and Entertainment Law
Michael Raymond is the President and Founder of Raymond Representation. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. Utilizing his extensive network in the sports marketing industry, combined with his professional and creative savviness, Michael has become a leader in the NIL and marketing space over the past several years, bringing Raymond Representation to the forefront of athlete and influencer representation.
Michael has formed a diverse and resourceful team in the Raymond Rep family, all of whom have become experts in formulating collaborations and sponsorship deals between brands and Raymond Rep clients. While Michael is a leader to so many, he also understands the importance of continuous education, and has surrounded himself with several experts and mentors in the sports industry. His mentors include 1) Former Dean of University of Miami Law, Patricia White, 2) Senior NBA draft analyst, Matt Babcock, 3) Director of the Sports Business Management program at UCF, Scott Bukstein, 4) Business Manager with 22 years of experience in the NBA (including managing Ray Allen & Ja Morant), Orin Mayers, and 5) Keith Kreiter, founder of Edge Sports International, a professional athlete representation agency with 20+ years of experience representing clients in the NBA and professional leagues around the world.
Michael has demonstrated his expertise at an early age and has already negotiated multiple player contracts, various brand and endorsement deals, business development deals, and helped organize player camps and charity events across the nation. He has utilized the power of social media and brand building to connect with hundreds of businesses and negotiate deals with companies like Ticketmaster, Sony, Gatorade, Wilson, EA Sports, and several more. His goal Is to turn Raymond Representation into one of the most diverse, trusted, and innovative agencies in the world. We are far from another traditional sports agency and that's what separates us.
Art Basel '23 interview on the origin of Raymond Representation
Our Team
Michael Raymond
CEO & Founder
Miggie Suarez
Head of NIL
Andres Rocha
Lead Partnerships Coordinator
Reuben Gol
Director of Operations