ADVISORY SERVICES
THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE
85 Sports Management provides structured advisory services during the amateur and development stages of a player’s career.
The focus is disciplined decision-making, proper sequencing, and long-term positioning prior to professional representation.
Career Navigation
We advise players and families on key decisions across junior and collegiate hockey, including league selection, roster opportunity, and development fit.
NCAA / CHL Eligibility Guidance
NCAA rule changes effective August 1, 2025 have materially shifted the development landscape.
We advise on eligibility strategy, timing, and long-term implications of junior pathway decisions.
Academic & Compliance Support
We monitor academic progress and eligibility status to ensure compliance with NCAA standards and league requirements.
Planning is proactive, structured, and continuously evaluated.
Player Evaluations
Evaluations are conducted through live viewings, video analysis, and professional scouting tools.
Recommendations are based on performance data and projection—not short-term perception.
Strategic Planning & Transition Preparation
Advisory relationships are structured to prepare players for professional representation when appropriate.
Planning emphasizes sequencing, expectation management, and disciplined progression.
NIL SECTION
Our NIL approach prioritizes long-term value and reputational alignment over short-term promotion.
When appropriate, we coordinate with experienced third-party NIL professionals.
Professional Services (Referral)
We connect clients with trusted third-party professionals across legal, financial, tax, insurance, and real estate advisory.
All relationships are referral-based and aligned with long-term career stability.