Zion Sports A PLayers First Sports Agency
Empowering athletes to achieve their dreams and goals.
About Zion Sports
Zion Sports Agency is more than just representation—we are your dedicated team, committed to guiding you through every step of your athletic journey, from high school to the professional ranks. We don’t just want to be business partners; we want to be a part of your story. Our team brings a unique blend of legal expertise, wealth management, and professional scouting to ensure every aspect of your career is taken care of. Whether it’s recruiting, NIL opportunities, wealth management or legal matters, our mission is to empower our athletes with the resources, strategy, and comprehensive guidance needed to maximize your potential—on and off the field. At Zion Sports, you’re not just signing with an agency, you’re becoming a part of our family where your success is our success.
Who We Are at Zion Sports
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Jacob is a graduate of Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University and holds a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. As a practicing attorney in Georgia, Jacob specializes in transactional and contract law, providing expert legal guidance in business and sports contracts. With experience in scouting at the Divis
Jacob is a graduate of Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University and holds a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. As a practicing attorney in Georgia, Jacob specializes in transactional and contract law, providing expert legal guidance in business and sports contracts. With experience in scouting at the Division I level, Jacob offers a unique blend of legal expertise and sports industry knowledge, ensuring athletes and businesses receive top-tier legal representation and strategic counseling in NIL deals and recruiting strategies.
Josh Shapiro
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Josh brings over 25 years of experience in wealth management to the Zion Sports team. He specializes in investment management, financial planning, and tax strategies. With registrations in Series 6, 63, and 65 securities, Josh has provided comprehensive wealth management services to a wide variety of clientele, including corporations, end
Josh brings over 25 years of experience in wealth management to the Zion Sports team. He specializes in investment management, financial planning, and tax strategies. With registrations in Series 6, 63, and 65 securities, Josh has provided comprehensive wealth management services to a wide variety of clientele, including corporations, endowments, entertainers and professional athletes. Josh is currently pursuing an MBA in Financial Planning at California Lutheran. Josh's experience in baseball includes being a former draft prospect, current general manager of the Ventura Braves Baseball Club, a non-profit youth baseball academy and is an associate area scout for the LA Dodgers. See disclosure below for more details.
Phil Alvarez
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Benjamin Koch
Phil Alvarez is a professional baseball scout with a background in law enforcement and collegiate baseball. As a former collegiate player, he earned a BBA from Howard Payne University. After retiring from law enforcement with 20+ years of service, he transitioned to scouting, combining his investigative skills with his passion for basebal
Phil Alvarez is a professional baseball scout with a background in law enforcement and collegiate baseball. As a former collegiate player, he earned a BBA from Howard Payne University. After retiring from law enforcement with 20+ years of service, he transitioned to scouting, combining his investigative skills with his passion for baseball. Phil leads Zion Sports in talent acquisition along with providing players with professional guidance, helping them maximize their potential on and off the field.
Benjamin Koch
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Benjamin Koch
Benjamin is currently a Senior at Duke University, double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology. In addition to his rigorous courseload, he is a manager for Duke's baseball team. Benjamin provides a valuable technical background to the Zion Sports team and an intricate knowledge of the DI college baseball landscape. Post graduation,
Benjamin is currently a Senior at Duke University, double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology. In addition to his rigorous courseload, he is a manager for Duke's baseball team. Benjamin provides a valuable technical background to the Zion Sports team and an intricate knowledge of the DI college baseball landscape. Post graduation, Benjamin aspires to pursue a Juris Doctorate degree to kickstart his career in baseball.
aN aGENCY BUILT FOR tHE PLAYERS
Recruiting
Legal Representation
Legal Representation
The recruiting process is a difficult journey, full of empty promises and misguidance. At Zion Sports, you will receive comprehensive guidance during your recruitment to ensure you get an opportunity at school that will potentiate your talents.
Legal Representation
Legal Representation
Legal Representation
Legal services are expensive and complicated. At Zion Sports, we provide
in-house legal representation to our athletes in NIL, revenue sharing, and any other transactional deals. We recognize and value the sacrifice our athletes have put into their careers and take pride in protecting our athletes' interests.
Brand Management
Wealth Management
Wealth Management
In addition to legal and wealth management services, Zion Sports assists our athletes in sourcing marketing deals, NIL education and managing their brands to maximize their earning potential.
Wealth Management
Wealth Management
Wealth Management
We provide hands on management for our athletes' financial portfolios. Zion Sports ensures our athletes build fiscally responsible financial portfolios to last them a lifetime.