Athlete
ACE Sports Group — More Than Representation

Developing Athletes.
Empowering Families.
Building Legacies.

Developing Athletes.Empowering Families.Building Legacies.

ACE Sports Group helps athletes maximize every opportunity — on the field, in the classroom, in business, and in life. Through education, mentorship, NIL strategy, brand development, representation, and long-term planning, we prepare athletes for success that extends far beyond the game.

True representation begins long before a contract is signed — and continues long after the game is over.

50+
Athletes & Partners Supported
$25M+
In Contracts & NIL Opportunities
Multi-Sport Representation
Football · Basketball · Soccer · Track & Field · Endurance · Boxing · Volleyball · & Growing
ACE Sports Group
Who We Are

More Than
Representation

ACE Sports Group is a legacy-driven athlete development and representation firm — built to support the full athlete journey, from emerging talent to long-term legacy.

We go beyond contracts. Our ecosystem integrates education, mentorship, NIL strategy, brand development, financial literacy, wellness, family guidance, community impact, and legacy planning — everything an athlete needs to thrive on and off the field.

Our Story
The Difference

The ACE
Advantage

Five pillars that define ACE as an athlete development and opportunity ecosystem — not just another representation firm.

01

Full-Journey Development

We engage athletes early — through education, mentorship, and preparation — long before a professional contract is on the table.

02

Strategic Representation

Contract negotiation, NIL strategy, brand positioning, and advocacy — executed with precision across every level of competition.

03

Legacy Planning

Financial literacy, wealth building, post-career transition, and community impact — integrated from day one, not as an afterthought.

04

Family-Centered Guidance

We support the families behind the athletes — providing transparency, education, and partnership at every stage of the journey.

05

Athlete Empowerment

Knowledge, access, and mentorship from a curated network of former athletes, executives, and industry leaders committed to the next generation.

The Playbook

Athlete
Journey

The Foundation

Rising Star

NIL strategy, education, mentorship, and early brand development for emerging talent on the verge of breaking through.

Peak Performance

Prime Time

Global brand partnerships, wealth management, contract negotiation, and career maximization at the highest levels.

Legacy Building

Hall of Fame

Post-career transition, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact strategy that outlasts the game.

Every phase. Every athlete. Every career.Explore the Full Journey→
Our Foundation

Core Disciplines

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Sports Management

Contract negotiation, NIL strategy, career guidance, and performance optimization for premier athletes.

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Wealth Building

Financial literacy, investment strategy, and long-term wealth preservation to secure generational impact.

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Wellness & Mental Health

Holistic support systems for physical and mental well-being throughout every phase of an athlete's career.

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Community Engagement

Purpose-driven initiatives that amplify an athlete's voice and create lasting community impact.

Why ACE

Beyond the
Contract

Most agencies show up at signing.
We show up at the beginning.

ACE doesn't just represent athletes — we develop them. We invest in their education, their families, their communities, and the legacy they're building long before a professional career begins.

01

Full-journey athlete support — education, mentorship, and development before the contract

02

Strategic representation built around long-term legacy, not short-term transactions

03

NIL strategy, brand development, and digital identity — fully integrated

04

Financial literacy, wealth planning, and post-career readiness built in from day one

05

Family guidance and community impact as core pillars of athlete support

06

A founder-led team with deep athlete relationships and real-world expertise

Our Roster

Featured
Athletes

Khmari Bing
Football · Ohio State University

Khmari Bing

Safety

Sieh Bangura
Football · Ohio University

Sieh Bangura

Running Back

Kassidy Hopkins
Track & Field · UCLA

Kassidy Hopkins

Hurdler / Sprinter

David Whelan
Endurance · International

David Whelan

Endurance Athlete

Lance Hawkins

Lance Hawkins

Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer

Brittany Johnson

Brittany Johnson

Co-Founder, Vice President & Director of Branding

Our Leaders

The Minds
Behind ACE

Visionary executives with decades of experience across professional sports, business, and athlete development. Leaders who've been on both sides of the table.

Meet the Full Team
Take the Next Step

Join the Standard.

Ready to elevate your career? ACE Sports Group is built for athletes who demand more.