Rulon Gardner’s Calendar

Updated Friday, September 28, 2009. Contact info@marquisathletes.com for event inquiries.

January 2009

1.21.09 North Platte Schools, North Platte, NE

1.22.09 National Safety Council, Omaha, NE & Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE

February 2009

2.11.09 IMPACT! Iron Workers, Las Vegas, NV

2.13.09 UT State Wrestling Tournament (Commentating), UT

2.27.09 NBC appearance, San Diego, CA

2.28.09 Book Signing at Chula Vista Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA

March 2009

3.6.09-3.7.09 CA State Wrestling Championships Autograph Signing on behalf of Asics, Bakersfield, CA

3.13.09 Air Academy High School, Colorado Springs, CO

3.20.09 WIN Autograph Show at NCAA’s on behalf of Asics, St. Louis, MO

April 2009

4.3.09 Association of Independent Corrugated Converters, Washington, DC

4.4.09-4.5.09 Chicago 2012 IOC Evaluation Commission, Chicago, IL

4.11.09 US Nationals (Broadcasting), Las Vegas, NV

4.15.09 El Reno Public Schools, El Reno, OK

4.19.09 Aker Solutions, Cleveland, OH

4.30.09 Dawes Middle School, Lincoln, NE

May 2009

5.1.09 NAIFA/NAHU Conference, La Vista, NE

5.6.09 Ann Arbor Annuity Exchange, Las Vegas, NV

5.16.09-5.17.09 Polson Wrestling Club Clinic & Fundraiser, Polson, MT

June 2009

6.3.09 Rulon Gardner Wrestling Camp, Phoenix, AZ

6.13.09 PIA Western Alliance, Cle Elum, WA

6.24.09 Rulon Gardner Wrestling Camp, Ogden, UT

July 2009

7.6.09 Bruce Baumgartner Wrestling Camp, Edinboro, PA

7.7.09-7.12.09 People to People Ambassadors Program, Vienna, Austria

7.13.09 National Farmer’s Union, Bailey, CO

7.16.09 Bureau of Reclamation, Bismarck, ND

7.19.09 Asics/Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships Autograph Signing on behalf of Asics, Fargo, ND

August 2009

8.6.09 MT Coaches Association, Great Falls, MT

8.13.09 Hoegemeyer Hybrids Customer Field Day, Hooper, NE

8.20.09 MI Municipal Risk Management Authorities Annual Conference, Traverse City, MI

September 2009

9.17.09 Electric Boat Management Association, Groton, CT

9.30.09 World Wrestling Championships Commentating for Universal Sports, Los Angeles, CA

October 2009

10.1.09 World Wrestling Championships Commentating for Universal Sports, Los Angeles, CA

10.5.09-10.9.09 Cheyenne Cardiology Associates, WY

10.16.09 Boy Scouts of America Western Council, Grand Junction, CO

November 2009

11.18.09 WY Association of Conservation Districts, Cheyenne, WY

11.20.09-11.21.09 NE Cooperative Commission, Kearney, NE

11.24.09 IL Corn Growers Assn., Bloomington, IL

December 2009

12.1.09 Syngenta, Sioux Falls

12.4.09-12.5.09 Yampa Valley Wrestling Club & Schools, Steamboat Springs, CO

January 2010

1.29.10 United Dairymen of AZ, Tempe, AZ

February 2010

2.27.10 MO State Winter Games, Willmar, MO

March 2010

3.5.10 MN All Breeds Convention, Willmar, MN

3.25.10 CT Assn. of Athletic Directors, Cheshire, CT

3.30.10 Northwest Public Power Association, Tacoma, WA

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

9.9.10 Sirona Dental Systems, Las Vegas, NV

Rulon Gardner to Commentate for Wrestling Worlds on Universal Sports

Rulon Gardner will be commentating for the 2009 Wrestling World Championships in Denmark. Universal Sports’ coverage will include television and live online streaming video!

Ode to Rulon Gardner

The following excerpts are from an upcoming article by USA Wrestling coach Steve Fraser, that will appear in WIN magazine.

“Besides his unbelievable international results, Rulon has been an ambassador for not only Greco wrestling, but for all wrestling. He has touched the lives of many youth wrestlers since reaching his great wrestling accomplishments. Everywhere he travels, for clinics or speaking engagements, he represents our sport with great honor. He reminds me of the pied-piper–the kids flock to him in the hundreds. And they all love him because he loooks each one of the kids in the eye, and makes them feel noticed and special.”

“Rulon was one of my favorite athletes to coach….He never shied away from any challenge, always putting his reputation and skills on the line. This is what made him a great champion.”

“Rulon Gardner is truly an example of someone who came from nowhere with limited skills and developed himself into a machine-like, powerfully tenacious athlete.”

“Rulon always met adversity head on. Setbacks were a part of his career. Success was not an overnight thing for Rulon. Along his journey there were many stumbling blocks.”

“Rulon developed a fierce competitive spirit that was razor sharp and strong as his barrel chest and cement-like quads and calves. Strong as a bear, fast as a cougar, strategic as a chess player, Rulon’s biggest attribute was his indifatigable cardiovascular system….He made all of his opponents as exhausted as can be, many surrendering to his assault.”

“Even today, with Rulon’s busy schedule, he always tries to take some time to help our U.S. National Team. He has offered to work with our current heavyweight wrestlers in hopes to help them achieve their dreams in this sport. He is a no-nonsense type of guy that always tells it like it is. His heart is as pure as gold and he always wishes the best for our guys.”

“Rulon is a proud man who cares about other people. He is fun–with a great sense of humor, always upbeat and ready to laugh. He is not only one of America’s most successful Greco-Roman wrestlers, he is a wonderful human being.”

Thanks, Coach Fraser!

Danielle

Rulon Gardner’s Calendar

Updated Friday, September 18, 2009. Contact info@marquisathletes.com for event inquiries.

January 2009

1.21.09 North Platte Schools, North Platte, NE

1.22.09 National Safety Council, Omaha, NE & Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE

February 2009

2.11.09 IMPACT! Iron Workers, Las Vegas, NV

2.13.09 UT State Wrestling Tournament (Commentating), UT

2.27.09 NBC appearance, San Diego, CA

2.28.09 Book Signing at Chula Vista Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA

March 2009

3.6.09-3.7.09 CA State Wrestling Championships Autograph Signing on behalf of Asics, Bakersfield, CA

3.13.09 Air Academy High School, Colorado Springs, CO

3.20.09 WIN Autograph Show at NCAA’s on behalf of Asics, St. Louis, MO

April 2009

4.3.09 Association of Independent Corrugated Converters, Washington, DC

4.4.09-4.5.09 Chicago 2012 IOC Evaluation Commission, Chicago, IL

4.11.09 US Nationals (Broadcasting), Las Vegas, NV

4.15.09 El Reno Public Schools, El Reno, OK

4.19.09 Aker Solutions, Cleveland, OH

4.30.09 Dawes Middle School, Lincoln, NE

May 2009

5.1.09 NAIFA/NAHU Conference, La Vista, NE

5.6.09 Ann Arbor Annuity Exchange, Las Vegas, NV

5.16.09-5.17.09 Polson Wrestling Club Clinic & Fundraiser, Polson, MT

June 2009

6.3.09 Rulon Gardner Wrestling Camp, Phoenix, AZ

6.13.09 PIA Western Alliance, Cle Elum, WA

6.24.09 Rulon Gardner Wrestling Camp, Ogden, UT

July 2009

7.6.09 Bruce Baumgartner Wrestling Camp, Edinboro, PA

7.7.09-7.12.09 People to People Ambassadors Program, Vienna, Austria

7.13.09 National Farmer’s Union, Bailey, CO

7.16.09 Bureau of Reclamation, Bismarck, ND

7.19.09 Asics/Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships Autograph Signing on behalf of Asics, Fargo, ND

August 2009

8.6.09 MT Coaches Association, Great Falls, MT

8.13.09 Hoegemeyer Hybrids Customer Field Day, Hooper, NE

8.20.09 MI Municipal Risk Management Authorities Annual Conference, Traverse City, MI

September 2009

9.17.09 Electric Boat Management Association, Groton, CT

9.30.09 World Wrestling Championships Commentating for Universal Sports, Los Angeles, CA

October 2009

10.1.09 World Wrestling Championships Commentating for Universal Sports, Los Angeles, CA

10.5.09-10.9.09 Cheyenne Cardiology Associates, WY

10.16.09 Boy Scouts of America Western Council, Grand Junction, CO

November 2009

11.18.09 WY Association of Conservation Districts, Cheyenne, WY

11.20.09-11.21.09 NE Cooperative Commission, Kearney, NE

11.24.09 IL Corn Growers Assn., Bloomington, IL

December 2009

12.1.09 Syngenta, Sioux Falls

12.4.09-12.5.09 Yampa Valley Wrestling Club & Schools, Steamboat Springs, CO

January 2010

1.29.10 United Dairymen of AZ, Tempe, AZ

February 2010

March 2010

3.5.10 MN All Breeds Convention, Willmar, MN

3.25.10 CT Assn. of Athletic Directors, Cheshire, CT

3.30.10 Northwest Public Power Association, Tacoma, WA

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

9.9.10 Sirona Dental Systems, Las Vegas, NV

Rulon Gardner and Larry the Cable Guy at the University of Nebraska

Rulon Gardner recently did a speaking event for the students, athletes and staff at the University of Nebraska. While in Lincoln, he attended the football game versus San Jose State, where he ran into Larry the Cable Guy.

How Did You Become a Sports Agent?

When speaking with group organizers I often get asked, “How did you become a sports agent?” Some people are stunned that I’m young and female in a profession full of older men, others have never know an agent personally and are just curious and still others have watched “Jerry McGuire” one too many times!

My first answer is usually, “Well, I have a law degree.” That usually explains it for most people, since they then realize I didn’t just happen upon this dream job, I actually went to school for 7 years for it. I then explain that while in law school I focused on corporate law and sports law, and interned (for free!) for every sports agent who would hire me. I worked 2-3 internships at a time, while attending law school full-time and working with my own clients. Before I went to law school, I’d begun helping some friends with their endorsement deals and marketing who were professional kayakers. I didn’t grow up my whole life wanting to be a sports agent (I actually wanted to be a veterinarian!), but I’ve been an athlete my entire life, I love being able to exercise my creativity and I love business. Being a sports agent was a great way to combine all my passions into one “dream job.”

If you’re a student out there wondering how you too can someday become a sports agent, here is my best advice…

1. Study very hard in school! Lots of people want to be agents, if you want to be considered, you’ll need good grades in High School to get into a good College or University, and good College/University grades to get into a good Law School.

2. Explore internship opportunities and don’t expect to be paid! Any good internship opportunity will have many, many people vying for consideration. You’ll be lucky if you get an interview! If you need to get paid, get a part-time job and intern the rest of the time. It’s the best way to learn about the business and make the connections you’ll need to get a job someday.

3. Go to law school. A law degree won’t guarantee you a job as an agent, but you won’t have much luck getting a job as an agent if you don’t have a law degree. Agents need to be able to write and negotiate contracts for their clients.

If you have any additional questions about becoming an agent, leave me a comment and I’d be happy to answer either in the comments or in a separate post! For more information about my background, visit www.marquisathletes.com/aboutus