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Our Core Team
Ryan W. Morgan
President
Well versed as a deal maker, Ryan attended Boston College, where he graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa with a major in Political Philosophy and 17th century British Literature. Ryan earned his law degree at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) while focusing on contract law and corporate law. Ryan was awarded the "Best Overall Participant" in Boalt's Moot Court Program for his section. Prior to founding MAG, Ryan worked at Morrison & Foerster, one of the premier law firms in the country. At "MoFo", he represented individuals and corporations in complex transactions valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, including the purchase of the San Jose Sharks NHL Hockey Club. Ryan has been the sole... read more contract representative and licensing agent for two-time US Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh during her entire beach volleyball career. Ryan recently negotiated a player contract extension that covers the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Beach Volleyball contract seasons for the US Professional Tour -- the agreement and related initiatives have been hailed in the sports industry as "groundbreaking." When he is not in the office working on deals for MAG clients, Ryan teaches Sports Law with MAG’s Director of Football Operations, Wynn Silberman at the Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Morgan has successfully concluded hundreds of deals since founding the company. Ryan has been a National Football League Players Association certified contract advisor since the year 2000, a MLBPA Certified Agent since 2005 and is a member of both the Sports Lawyers’ Association and the business law group of the California State Bar Association. Recently, Ryan has negotiated major product endorsement deals or other contracts for clients with companies such as Gatorade, Under Armour, NIKE, AT&T, Reebok, 24 Hour Fitness, Smart Parts, CEBE Sunglasses, Hilton, Speedo, Wilson, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bollé, Oakley, Visa, Sideout, Crocs, Farmer's Insurance, Hall’s, K2, JT USA, McDonald’s, PowerPlay Corporation, Smart Water, Vero, Accenture, Red Bull, Gallo Wineries, Murad, Soarion Studios, dick clark productions, inc., Sony, NXe, Pinkin de Corozal, FIVB, Rockstar, Breakthrough Nutrition Inc., Intel, Lenovo, Banana Boat, AVP, FIVB and many others. Ryan and MAG have negotiated or discussed player contracts with every NFL Team & MLB team. read less
Wynn J. Silberman
Senior VP
As Senior Vice President, Wynn Silberman delivers a unique blend of contract negotiations experience and business acumen to the world of athlete representation. A Bellarmine College Preparatory graduate, member of the 1996 Northwestern University Big Ten Championship football team, two-time recipient of the Academic All Big Ten award, and graduate with departmental honors in Religion and Bioethics, Wynn continues to operate at a high level as a member the MAG team. Prior to earning his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, Wynn also played one successful season overseas on Bankeryd’s basketball team in Jonkoping, Sweden. He is a National Football League Players Association certified contract advisor, a full member of... read more the Sports Lawyer’s Association, and lectures on Major League Baseball and the National Football League Collective Bargaining Agreements as it relates to Antitrust at the Santa Clara University school of Law with Ryan. Noted particularly for his strong personal relationships with the NFL, MLB, and corporate America, Wynn effectively negotiates millions of dollars a year in both endorsement deals and player contracts for MAG’s athletes. He continues to work closely with MAG NFL Advisory Board members such as Jack Tatum and maintain strong relationships with individuals such as Oakland A’s Director of Player Personnel Billy Owens, a fellow Bellarmine alum, in order to deliver unparalleled success in the industry for our athletes. Wynn’s participation was instrumental in the MAG-led deal that secured the Chicago event location for the AVP tour. Recent endorsement deals negotiate include: Wilson Football, Wilson Baseball, Under Armour, NIKE, Reebok, Sony, and Champ Car. read less
Gustavo Vasquez
Director, Baseball
Gustavo Vasquez brings significant experience to MAG as a Certified Agent in the Baseball industry. He currently recruits baseball players and personally manages their careers at MAG. Gustavo earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Jose Maria Vargas University in Caracas-Venezuela, where he enjoyed an outstanding College baseball career from 1989 to 1994. Gustavo started his baseball career working as a Financial Advisor in 2005. He also worked as a Baseball Agent for Champion Management in 2006 during which time he was responsible for the handling of the personal accounts and assets of the following players: Julio Franco, Yhency Brazoban, Javier Lopez, Luis Hernandez, Gregor Blanco, Luis Jimenez,... read more Luis Maza. Gustavo's experience is also a key in identifying and executing endorsement opportunities for MAG's clients. He has a tremendous level of contacts and expertise in the Latin American Community where he has been actively involved in the recruitment and management of his former and current players, as well as exploring corporate marketing opportunities on their behalf. Gustavo is fluent in Spanish.
Gustavo works closely with the rest of the MAG team to manage the careers and advise Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco Giants), Wilkin Ramirez (Detroit Tigers), Carlos Carrasco (Cleveland Indians), Alberto Bastardo (Los Angeles Dodgers), Robinson Chirinos (Chicago Cubs), Luis Maza (Philadelphia Phillies) and others in furtherance of their baseball careers. read less
Eric Crandall
Business Development
Prior to joining the MAG team, Eric spent five years working independently in the sports and entertainment industries. In that time, he was involved in everything from one-off events, to major national concert tours, to athlete representation and contract negotiations. Having developed successful relationships with, and completed deals with companies like Activision, Rockstar Energy Drink, Intel, Jardin, K2, The Firm, Live Nation, Smart Parts, JT USA, and NXe, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge, contacts, and experience to MAG. Knowing that in the long term off-the-field activities and public perception affect a contract significantly, Eric works diligently with the MAG team to help each athlete develop a personal marketing and public... read more relations plan. Most agents don’t have the time, ability, or desire to assist a client with all aspects of their public life. This is the part of the business that Eric enjoys tremendously – and he is a key factor in making sure that the MAG athletes with whom he works receive best in class attention. The ultimate goal is to create the most successful “brand” possible, and this is something that MAG has achieved time and time again. While there is a unique process for each client, it typically involves helping a client become a more visible member of the community, as well as a well-respected member of his or her team and sport. For many agents, once the deal is done, so are they. From ensuring our athletes are receiving matching funds in their retirement account from their team, to helping our athletes purchase their first home, to making sure they are working effectively in their financial planning endeavors, Eric works within the MAG family to make sure our athletes are successful and happy today, tomorrow, and 30 years from now. read less
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Carrasco getting close
Carrasco gains trust in fastball
By Jim Massie
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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