Afternoon Keynote: Gil Scott, Founder/President, Gil Scott Sports ManagementRegister Now

 

Topic: “A Lifetime of Faith in Sport” 

Gil Scott founded Gil Scott Sports Management (GSSM) (www.gilscottsports.com) in 1979 and currently represents a wide range of clients:  more than 65 active NFL & CFL football players; NHL, NCAA, CFL & CIS coaches and management; and sports media personalities.   

Gil was an agent for Winnipeg Blue Bomber players in the 1980s, including Dieter Brock, Eugene Goodlow, Rick House, William Miller and others.  Currently, GSSM represents All Pro Center Matthias Goossen, Nic Demski,  Drake Nevis, Kienan LaFrance, Craig Roh, on the Bombers. 

Gil currently represents NHL Head Coaches Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals and Bruce Boudreau of the Minnesota Wild as well as General Manager Jim Benning of the Vancouver Canucks.

GSSM has negotiated over five hundred professional sports contracts including contracts for first-round selections in both the NFL and CFL, GMs and coaches in the NHL, and the richest contract for a kicker in the history of the NFL.  Gil is a graduate of Michigan State University (B.A. ’73) and has a wealth of entrepreneurial knowledge and experience in the business of sports.  Gil was the first Canadian contract advisor to be certified by the NFLPA.  Gil served as the Sports Consultant for the Royal Bank’s Sports Professionals Program from 1997 through 2009.  

A man of strong faith, Gil is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of EQUIP Canada, a non-profit organization specializing in the development of effective, international Christian leaders. On this project, Gil worked side-by-side with EQUIP’s founder John Maxwell, the renowned author and speaker. This organization has already trained over five million Christian leaders worldwide.  Gil will speak about how he built his business, the role his faith has played and how he strives to make a difference every day.  Gil's presentation will draw on anecdotes from having dealt with 100s of top athletes, coaches and professional sports teams throughout North America.  

For the last three years, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Crossroads Christian Communications and Chairman of the Board of CTS (YESTV).  There has been a major turn-around under his chairmanship. 

His fervent belief is that Christian business leaders need to use their skills and gifts to help impact the Kingdom and that may be by helping Christian organizations, not just with giving but by serving on boards and giving of time and energy. 

Gil’s session will be a Q & A with Dr. Richard (Rick) J. Goossen, Chairman, ELO.