Do you know the purpose of the players' association? Do you know what they do for the players they serve? Well on this episode of The Sporting Towards Success podcast I will talk about the purpose of the players association and what they do on the players behalf. SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: @the_stspodcast1 TWITTER: @the_stspodcast1 If there is a topic you would like to hear on The Sporting Towards Success podcast, please email us at thestspodcast1@gmail.com.
@The players associations missions are to protect, advocate, and support their past, current and future members.
HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATIONS OFFER AND DO:
- Negotiate the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
- Prosecute grievances on players behalf
- Counsel players on benefits and educational opportunities
- They certified sports agents.
- Help with salary arbitration
-Offer professional development opportunities
- Improve working conditions and safety for players
- Manage the group licensing program
- Help players with their Community initiative
* The terms and conditions vary per league.
It is very important that read what is in the CBA so you can know what the players association is doing on your behalf whether you agree or not.
Who is eligible for membership in the Association?
Any players on the roster but some players associations extend membership to coaches, trainers, etc.
.CHALLENGE
Look at the CBA table of content and read one selection. If you don’t understand or want a better of understand on what is being offered, ask your team player representative or contact the player association.
The Player Assoication advocates on behalf of the best interest of all players.