Sports agent shares insights, tips on Trine podcast

January 18, 2022

Smith-JonesA Fort Wayne-based sports agent discusses her journey from playing basketball and running track to representing professional athletes in the newest episode of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies podcast.

Chauntiel Smith-Jones, owner of Capture Sports Agency, shares her story of how her athletic experiences turned into a career representing professional athletes. She also discusses her mission at CSA, branding tips for college student-athletes and things to look for in an agent.

A basketball and track athlete at South Side High School in Fort Wayne, Smith-Jones earned a full scholarship to run track at Indiana Tech. After graduating, she founded CSA, which works with athletes in areas such as contract negotiations, financial planning, brand development and community engagement.

Produced through the Trine Broadcasting Network, the Trine Center for Sports Studies podcast focuses on the business side of sports, including interviews with sports professionals and current research in sports studies. Hosted by Brandon Podgorski, director of Trine’s Center for Sports Studies, the podcast is available at css.transistor.fm as well as on platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.

Last Updated: 01/18/2022

News Information

News Story Type

News Story

Topic

Read More

All News
Trine University working with client at VITA income tax preparation

Trine offering VITA tax services beginning Jan. 26

January 12, 2026

Low-income residents or those with disabilities or limited English proficiency can once again get their taxes prepared and filed electronically at no cost this spring through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program hosted by Trine University.

2/3
Trine University student working with artificial intelligence on computers

Trine receives $200K Lilly Endowment grant for AI integration

January 12, 2026

Trine University has received a $200,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the university explore various challenges and opportunities arising from rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and guide their integration into curricula.

3/3