You are a sports agent who has a regular roster of pro athletes,
along with some up-and-coming athletes who are destined for great things.
This morning you're meeting with a football player who has been invited
to attend a pro-league training camp.
You and Bob are going to go over
the contract for the training camp to make sure it's clear to him before
he signs it.
You have a good look at the contract to make sure you'll
be able to answer any questions he may have:
Contract
I
_____________________, agree to participate in an athlete assessment camp
conducted through representatives of the Centerville Chargers. I understand
the primary purpose of this assessment is to provide information about my
present level of fitness and ability to perform as an elite athlete. I understand
that this session will involve a series of procedures which constitute exercise
fitness tests designed to provide information regarding muscle strength and
cardiovascular fitness. The athletic assessment will include:
- Body measurements for determination of height, weight, body girths and
thickness of skin folds for determination of body fat.
- A graded exercise test to measure maximal oxygen consumption, by running
on a motor-driven treadmill. The work level will begin at a minimal intensity
and will advance as determined by progress. During the test expired-breath
and heart rate will be monitored.
- Collection of two small blood samples obtained through routine fingertip
pricks by qualified personnel.
I ______________________, further accept the inherent risks associated
with testing of this nature. I understand that all tests will be completed
by qualified personnel. The presence of this signature implies informed consent
on the part of the athlete and indicates that I have understood the conditions
of this agreement.
As far as contracts go, this
one is pretty straightforward. You figure this meeting will take a couple
of minutes, assuming your client has read the contract.
A few minutes
later, Bob has arrived. You shake hands and sit down.
Bob says he hasn't
had a chance to read the contract and asks you to just tell him what it says
and he'll sign it. You don't mind -- after all, it's your job!
You've
got to summarize the key points of the contract for Bob. What do you tell
him?