WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

When we first started talking to Mags and Kurt I was 15-16 years old . . . I kind of viewed them as more of a parental type . . . Now it’s certainly a friendship and I think there is a lot of mutual respect there.

I first met Kevin Magnuson when I was playing midget in Illinois . . . we instantly got along really well and he fit in really well with my family which is important to me when choosing a family advisor and someone that would become my agent and he is just a very honest and trustworthy guy, which I liked, and we have been close ever since.

Kurt and his team have been a huge part of my career. Kurts ability to build both personal and professional relationships with his clients is second to none. They have aided in our development by bringing in some of the best minds in the game to work with their players. Lastly, Kurt and his team fight for his players. I witnessed this first hand by going through arbitration. The hours that they put in were truly unmatched and the fact that they create their own briefs shows how much they care about each individual player.

My family and I have worked with Kevin Magnuson and KO sports since 2006 after Kevin saw me play in the USHL Fall Classic for Waterloo. Kevin has helped guide me through the USHL, NCAA and NHL and all the good and bad that comes with each League. His experience as a former practicing attorney was really helpful in negotiating all three of my NHL contracts. Kevin and KO Sports were especially prepared for the salary arbitration hearing we had in 2015 with Nashville that ended with me eventually earning an awesome, life changing 5-year deal.

As an aspiring professional hockey player, one of the most challenging things that both the athlete and family face is selecting the right person to help guide us through the journey.  For our family, this proved to be very true.  We considered it very fortunate that John was introduced and came to work with Kurt.  Since we began working with Kurt and his staff, they have given us guidance and sound advice every step of the way.  Kurt's unparalleled knowledge of the hockey world and professional demeanor gave us the utmost confidence that John's career is being managed properly.  We can't imagine anyone else filling the role that he does for our family.  Lastly, we highly recommend Kurt and KO Sports to any young athlete that has the dream of becoming a professional hockey player. 

There was a time when I thought the only reason a hockey family would need an advisor or agent was if and when Pro hockey brass started calling. Was I ever wrong about that! It has been mind boggling to me at times as to how many challenges arise for these young athletes. These challenges can come fast, many of them when they are only 13 & 14 years of age. Do you sign a CHL contract if you are drafted? Do you attend a CHL camp just because you are CHL drafted? For each family these are important discussions to have and for each family you might not come up with the same answers. A few years later this can progress into things like dealing with contract negotiations or with injuries, tax questions along with financial advice or even far away cities residence advice. When you throw in pre combine media training along with prep work for the physical testing done at combine a person starts to understand how valuable professional advice becomes! KO Sports has completely transformed the way my family views player representation. From our experience Joe Oliver & Kurt Overhardt have been as prepared and professional that you can be in their industry. Their support has been brilliant, quick, helpful and personal. They have provided both of my sons the advice and tools you need to survive in what sometimes feels like a cruel world of minor and professional sports. I have talked to 100’s of hockey families these past few years, many of them have been upset with their representation. When it comes to player representation there are loads of people that talk a good game, but through my families experience KO Sports help you make things happen! With every bit of advice you get the from the KO family they always give you that crystal clear understanding of how and why things are done through every process. Their structure is clear, logical and effective. My family feels lucky to be associated with KO Sports.

Whenever I need help, they are always there to talk me through the issue, as it is usually stuff that is new to me in my professional career. The KO Sports staff gives me great advice and I've been very happy with all of the work they have done on my behalf.

Working with Kurt and the rest of KO Sports over the past 7 years has been awesome! They take care of everything I need off the ice so I can just go out and play hockey. They are great to me and my whole family, and it’s special to be a part of the KO Sports family!