Zachary Gottfried

Zachary “Zack” Gottfried is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor and the founder of Gottfried Sports Management Corp., a multi-sport athlete representation and sports business agency based in Boca Raton, Florida. He has been certified by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) since 2017 and represents athletes in professional football contract negotiations, endorsements, marketing agreements, and career development services. Gottfried operates Gottfried Sports Management (GSM) as a boutique, full-service agency focused on athlete branding, contract strategy, and long-term career support. The firm emphasizes a hands-on representation model, offering direct access to the agent and individualized guidance for clients throughout their professional careers. Before becoming a sports agent, Gottfried built experience in athlete development, coaching, and sports business entrepreneurship, including work at the collegiate and high school levels. His background also includes business ventures in the sports beverage and branding space, which he leverages in helping athletes develop personal brands and endorsement opportunities. At Gottfried Sports Management, he provides services covering NFL contract negotiation, pre-draft preparation, endorsement procurement, career management, post-career planning, and compliance with collective bargaining agreement rules. The agency markets itself as a high-access, client-first organization emphasizing transparency, availability, and performance-focused representation.