Barry Gardner is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor and founder of BEGREAT Sports (Be Great Sports Group), a sports representation and athlete development agency based in Chandler, Arizona. He has been certified by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) since 2015 and represents professional football players in contract negotiations, career management, marketing, and performance development services. Gardner is a former NFL linebacker who played eight seasons in the league after being selected in the second round (35th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. After retiring from professional football due to injury, he transitioned into athlete development and sports business, focusing on mentoring players and helping them prepare for professional careers. Through BEGREAT Sports, Gardner provides NFL players and prospects with a range of services including contract negotiation, pre-draft training, combine preparation, performance development, branding, and long-term career planning. The agency emphasizes athlete education, discipline, and post-football life preparation, reflecting Gardner’s own playing and transition experience.