WE CAN HELP YOU FULFILL YOUR DREAMS
We will always represent your best interest through expertise, hard work, dedication and understanding.
The Company
Formed in 1987, Sports Management Group, Inc. (SMG) provides contract negotiations, financial management, marketing and endorsement programs for professional athletes. We work with you to create and implement a representation program that provides security to successfully participate in the world of professional sports.
Our emphasis is to establish a representation program that maximizes your earning potential for both the long and short term. We are confident that with the proper guidance and support, you will be able to enjoy a long professional career. SMG would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the time and interest you have taken to learn more about our firm. Our best wishes for your continued success!
Recognizing how important it is for you to have experienced representation, we have assembled a unique team of highly qualified professionals to assist you in fulfilling your dreams of becoming a professional athlete.
Our Team
Marc A. Levine
President and CEO
Agent USA
Marc A. Levine
Agent USA
President and CEO
- D.O.B.: 1959
- Home: Cranston, Rhode Island USA
- Family: Married; One Son
- Certified by: NHLPA
Experience
- Marc has more than 25 years experience in the sports and hockey industries. He has successfully drafted and negotiated contracts for players in the following leagues:
- National Hockey League
- American Hockey League
- East Coast Hockey League
- Elite Leagues in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, Finland & Italy
Education
1981 Graduated from Boston University, Boston Massachusetts with a B.A in Business and Economics.
Responsibilities
Marc’s responsibilities include the day-to-day business operations of SMG, contract negotiations, recruiting and evaluating new clients, contact with team management, coaches and scouts, and ongoing communication with each client. With the expansion of SMG’s representation team, Marc has been able to concentrate on identifying a more high profile client and working to maximize their playing/earning potential.
Prior to starting SMG, Marc was Vice President for DML Associates, a product development and marketing firm. Marc’s responsibilities included negotiating licensing contracts and developing creative marketing programs for several Fortune 500 companies.
Bjarne Soegarrd Madsen
Partner
Agent Europe/Denmark
Bjarne Soegarrd Madsen
Agent Europe/Denmark
Partner
- D.O.B.: 1964
- Home: Vojens, Denmark
- Family: Married; One Son
- Certified by: PHPA; DEL/Germany
Player Experience
- 1977–1982 Denmark Junior National Team
- 1980–1982 Vojens Hockey Club, Denmark – Elite League
- 1982 – Suffered career ending injury during a game
Managing Experience
1990–1994 Vojens Hockey Club, Denmark – Elite League
Education
1986–1990 Graduated as Economic/Law Advisor with a concentration in contracts
Professional Business Career
- 1997 – Joined with SMG
- 1997 – Specialized as a Pro Hockey Agent and Advisor
- 1990 – 1997 Owned and operated Certified Accountant Firm KVIK Service
Responsibilities
Recruit and evaluate European prospects eligible for the NHL draft. Negotiate European contracts for SMG’s North American clients.
Gunnar Svensson
Partner
1956 - 2020
Gunnar Svensson
1956 - 2020
Partner
- D.O.B.: 1956
- Home: Malmö, Sweden
- Family: Single; Two Sons
- Certified by: SICO/Sweden
Player Experience
- 1976–1977 Örsköldsvik, Sweden – Division 1
- 1975–1976 Björklöven, Sweden – Division 1
- 1972–1975 Örsköldsvik, Sweden – Division 1
Coaching Experience
- 1986–1989 Troja-Ljungby, Sweden – Division 1
- 1984–1986 Djurgården, Sweden – Elite League
- 1981–1984 Vita Hästen, Sweden – Division 1
- 1978–1981 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden – Division 2
Managing Experience
- 1995–1996 Malmö, Sweden – Elite League
- 1989–1995 Vita Hästen, Sweden – Division 1
Education
- Levels 1–4 coaching education
- Recipient of Sweden’s Highest Coaching Education Diploma
Professional Business Career
- 1998 – Developed a five-year plan of education for managers in the Swedish Elite League
- 1997 – Joined with SMG
- 1996 – Presents lectures and coaching clinics
Responsibilities
Recruit and evaluate European prospects eligible for the NHL draft. Negotiate European contracts for SMG’s North American clients.
Earl Cronan
Scouting Director
Earl Cronan
Scouting Director
Scouting Director
- D.O.B.: 1973
- Home: Boston, Massachusetts
- Family: Married; 2 children
Player Experience
- 1998–2000 Dayton Bombers Hockey Club
- 1996–1998 Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club
- 1993–1996 Colgate University
- Varsity Ice Hockey–Division I
- Team Captain 1996 season
- 1992 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 9th round
Education
1996 Bachelor of Arts Degree – Colgate University, Hamilton New York.
Professional Business Career
2000 Joined SMG
Responsibilities
Evaluate and recruit top-level players throughout the North American market. Assist in the creation of marketing plans for clients.
John Bostock
Agent Canada
John Bostock
Agent Canada
Canadian Scout
- D.O.B.: 1952
- Home: Mississauga, Ontario
- Family: Married; 3 children
Player Experience
- 1969 – Drafted by OHL Peterborough Petes
- 1969 – 1970 OHL Peterborough Petes
- 1971 – 1972 University of Toronto Varsity Blues. CIS Champions
- 1972 – Drafted by WHA Toronto Toros. Attended NHL California Golden Seals training camp
- 1972 – 1973 Signed pro contract with IHL Columbus Golden Seals
Coaching & Front Office Experience
- 1974 – 1980 Toronto Young Nationals Hockey Club
- 1981 – 1983 General Manager/Coach with OJHL Dixie Beehives Jr A Hockey Club
- 2007 – 2009 Director of Scouting with OJHL Georgetown Raiders Jr A Hockey Club
- 2009 – 2016 Director of Scouting with OJHL Aurora Tigers Jr A Hockey Club
Honors
2012 Inducted into University of Toronto’s Sports Hall of Fame
Responsibilities
Evaluate and recruit Canadian hockey prospects for SMG to represent within the Canadian, US and European hockey markets.
Morten Green
Agent Europe/Denmark
Morten Green
Agent Europe/Denmark
European Agent
- D.O.B.: 19 March 1981
- Home: Hørsholm, Denmark
- Family: Married, one son and one daughter
Player Experience
- 1996-1999 Rungsted, Denmark (Elite Leage)
- 1999-2000 Leksand IF, Sweden (SHL)
- 2000-2002 Troja-Ljungby, Sweden (Allsvenskan)
- 2002-2006 Modo Hockey, Sweden (SHL)
- 2006-2009 Leksand IF, Sweden (Allsvenskan)
- 2009-2012 Malmö Redhawks, Sweden (Allsvenskan)
- 2012-2013 Hannover Scorpions, Germany (DEL)
- 2013-2015 Schwenninger Wild Wings, Germany (DEL)
- 2015-2018 Rungsted, Denmark (Elite League)
National Team History:
- Played 19 senior IIHF World Championship for Team Denmark – Danish Record
- Played 216 senior national team games for Team Denmark – Danish Record
Work experience
2015-2018 Worked as a consultant for Danish Icehockey Federation
Education
2015-2017 Graduated as Merkonom in Sales and Marketing at Business Academy Aaarhus
Languages
Danish, Swedish and English
Responsibilities
Evaluate, recruit and mentor top prospects within the European hockey markets.
Administration
Molly Tognetti
1300 Division Road. Suite 202. West Warwick, RI. 02893. USA
401-471-6444
Michael R. Magnone CPA, CVA, MST
Perreault & Company, Ltd.
(401)398-2488
mmagnone@pmco-cpa.comSMG World
Our Services
Contract Negotiation
Financial Management
Marketing & Endorsements
Post-Career Opportunities
The professional sports world is an extremely competitive, highly visible industry where an athlete’s peak earning potential is achieved in a relatively short span of years. As a professional athlete, your income must be fully maximized during your playing years in order to ensure protection of your earning potential over the long term.
To achieve these long and short term objectives, we will negotiate the best personal service contract possible. This will provide you with the financial security that will enable you to concentrate on building your professional career. We recognize that each client’s contract is different and individual attention must be given to each and every client.
We firmly believe that the first and most important step towards proper representation is a successfully negotiated contract.
At SMG we follow a simple idea – maximize the investment opportunities made possible by present day income to secure long-range financial security.
An important part of any representation program is the management team’s ability to provide a broad range of investment options. SMG’s financial advisors are at their best when analyzing and implementing financial programs tailored to suit your individual needs. They will focus on the areas of financial management, tax and estate planning.
To reach your financial goals, we will provide you with sound recommendations in the areas of tax and legal parameters, long and short term investments, pension plans, profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and retirement planning. It is paramount that you take an active role in determining your financial goals. Therefore, at SMG, no investment or money management plan will be implemented without your personal input and approval.
Financial strategy and long term planning will achieve financial security for years to come.
We are now seeing more creative endorsement programs throughout the sports industry. As a result, the movement of athletes into different marketing venues has become more targeted and particular.
Along with a trend of specific exposure for talented athletes in the marketplaces, there has also been an explosion in the avenues which you may choose to profit from. SMG’s job is to explore all of these avenues and help you tap into potential “golden opportunities.”
A professional athlete is talented and often marketable. Consequently, SMG’s marketing emphasis will analyze your endorsement and develop potential marketing and public relations plans. We will examine opportunities for speaking engagements, product endorsements, radio, television and print campaigns.
We will market you as a person, not just someone who excels at a specific sport.
At SMG we consider the post-career aspect of a representation program to be our most important obligation to you.
From the onset of your professional sports career to its conclusion, we will constantly work with you to build a foundation which plans for life beyond your playing years. All that we have presented, in conjunction with many other opportunities still to be explored, will be options and stepping stones for you to actively pursue once you stop playing.
Whether you are interested in continuing your education, working within the corporate world, exploring the entertainment industry or pursuing coaching options, we will support and guide you through the entire decision-making process.
SMG will be there every step of the way to assist you in achieving all of your career goals. This is our pledge to you and we back it up with our reputation.
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Marc A. Levine
Agent USA
President and CEO
- D.O.B.: 1959
- Home: Cranston, Rhode Island USA
- Family: Married; One Son
- Certified by: NHLPA
Experience
- Marc has 25 years of experience in the sports and hockey industries. He has successfully drafted and negotiated contracts for players in the following leagues:
- National Hockey League
- American Hockey League
- East Coast Hockey League
- Elite Leagues in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, Finland & Italy
Education
1981 Graduated from Boston University, Boston Massachusetts with a B.A in Business and Economics.
Responsibilities
Marc’s responsibilities include the day-to-day business operations of SMG, contract negotiations, recruiting and evaluating new clients, contact with team management, coaches and scouts, and ongoing communication with each client. With the expansion of SMG’s representation team, Marc has been able to concentrate on identifying a more high profile client and working to maximize their playing/earning potential.
Prior to starting SMG, Marc was Vice President for DML Associates, a product development and marketing firm. Marc’s responsibilities included negotiating licensing contracts and developing creative marketing programs for several Fortune 500 companies.