"You need time to see if I am a competent agent. I need time to determine whether my judgment is accurate. Obviously we need to work together to confirm each other."
Tobias's words were very pertinent, but Gawain couldn't help but want to laugh. In Tobias's confused gaze, Gawain said with a smile.
"This sounds really like a confession line in a romantic movie. To be honest, did you get the wrong script?"
The joke made Tobias laugh too, but he didn't mind.
"From a certain perspective, the cooperation between agents and players is indeed a love affair. We are all looking for the person who suits us best to make ourselves better."
Gawain shook his head slightly, a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth, "Your ability to talk nonsense has exceeded my imagination."
"Thank you for the compliment." Tobias accepted the "praise" calmly.
The laughter became even brighter.
Then Tobias continued.
"As for now, let's talk about the next step. This is much more practical."
"As I said on the phone, in the early stage of cooperation, all my work is free until you get the first competition bonus, but it doesn't matter if you are not in a hurry to turn professional for the time being, I will start
Find sponsorship for you, and my commission can be paid at that time."
Gawain did not express an opinion because he knew that Tobias had not yet gotten to the point.
really!
"At the moment, you haven't decided whether to turn professional, so you don't have to worry about hiring a coaching team. The first thing you need to consider is the wild card of the US Open."
"My personal opinion is that before the Grand Slam tournament starts, you should start with the challenge, slowly play against professional players, and adapt to the rhythm of professional games."
"At the same time, apply for a wild card for the main draw of the 500 or 250 tournaments. If you settle for the next best thing, the qualifying wild cards are also acceptable. After you get used to the rhythm of the challenge, you can go to the professional tour to experience it.
Let’s get the atmosphere and intensity going and get ready for the Grand Slam.”
"From a scheduling perspective, New Haven is undoubtedly the most logical choice."
"After three weeks of polishing in the challenge, I will rest and adjust for a week, and then go to New Haven to compete."
“Because New Haven and the US Open are held consecutively, top players often try to avoid arranging events a week before a Grand Slam in order to ensure their physical strength and condition, so the entry list in New Haven is relatively not that intense.
It’s an opportunity.”
"But there are occasional exceptions."
"A certain top-20 big-name player who had a poor record in the previous warm-up matches and still has not adjusted to his best condition may temporarily apply for a wild card in New Haven and try his best to find his touch on the court. At this time
, those who are sacrificed are often other wild card players who are not qualified."
"So, New Haven is not sure, then we can also apply to Washington."
"The game in Washington is a little earlier, so naturally the schedule is different."
"Because the time is relatively tight before the two Masters tournaments in Washington, we can play a challenge tournament first, then go to Washington to gain knowledge, and then return to the challenge tournament to improve ourselves in a targeted manner to prepare for the Grand Slam.
Prepare."
Talking eloquently and chatteringly.
Although Martin has discussed the schedule with Gawain before, the overall schedule is still relatively general and not detailed. But now Tobias is giving very professional opinions.
Generally speaking, for top professional players, their schedules are often the result of negotiations between the coaching team and their agents. The two parties have slightly different professional fields. They learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses to discuss the best plan, and then leave it to the players to make their own decisions. According to the players
status to make a decision.
Now Gao Wen does not have a coaching team, so he can only rely on his agent. Tobias showed his professional ability, which was really eye-opening.
"Of course, that's not all."
Not over yet?
"Currently, you have no sponsors, jerseys, shoes, or rackets, and you have to buy all the equipment yourself. This is obviously unreasonable."
"While you are participating in the challenge, I will help you get sponsorship as soon as possible, including equipment, hotels and travel, etc. to make it simple."
Professionals are indeed different. Those problems that seem to be bothering Gawain are not a problem at all in Tobias's eyes.
Tobias could feel the warmth in Gawain's eyes, and when his words came to a halt, he took advantage of the situation and asked.
"What's wrong? Is there any problem?"
"No, there is no problem. It's just that you just said that the United States championship has no weight at all, so why do they sponsor my equipment and travel?"
Gao Wen admitted that his question was a bit amateurish, after all, it was not his area of expertise.
He always believes that the only rule of competitive sports is performance. As long as you can achieve good results on the field, then all problems will no longer be a problem; but if there are no results, problems may arise even if there are no problems.
So, where does Tobias's confidence come from? After all, Gawain is not even ranked in the world right now.
Tobias showed a confident smile.
"Because you are the United States champion represented by John Tobias, this is the essential difference."
The answer is really simple and clear.
Gawain couldn't help but laugh.
Tobias continued while the iron was hot.
"Gao, I need you to trust me so that I can actually arrange the schedule for the entire summer."
"Moreover, before you officially go to participate in the challenge, you still need to conduct some systematic training. I mean to bypass the formal training required by the NCAA. As long as you nod, I will make arrangements immediately."
Now, Gao Wen can finally experience for himself the reason why Sampras attaches so much importance to his agent——
Everything was arranged properly and clearly, not only comprehensively, but also professionally, everything was sorted out clearly.
With a smile on his brows, Gawain spread his hands and asked, "Please tell me which deed of sale I need to sign?"
Although it was a joke, Tobias immediately realized that he had successfully obtained Gawain's agency contract. Joy and joy instantly filled his chest, unabashedly revealing it, and his whole body radiated bright light.
"Just a slight correction, I work for you. You are Party A and I am Party B. So, to be precise, we should sign a contract agreement and then you officially hire me as your agent."
Although the top big-name agents have different statuses and weights. They don’t need to beg for players’ favor, as there are countless players eager to join their ranks; but in essence, Tobias’s words are correct.
The players are Party A, and they can terminate the cooperation agreement at any time.
Gawain gently raised his chin, showing an expression of sudden realization.
"So, I am the devil in charge of hell, and you are ready to sell your soul now? Very good, I accept this deal."