Please "Advise" me

Good point made. In my.... perception of when I hear advisor in the sense of JW, I think of someone like an agent but not getting payed? Technically couldn't a parent be an advisor? What are some of the pros and cons of having a parent advisor? I think they are very similar to having a parent coach.

Here is a Q&A from the NCAA website. The last sentence about paying your advisor is news to me. Maybe someone could explain!!

Q: I have been told by some people that it is permissible to have an advisor but not an agent. Is this true? If so, what is the difference between an advisor and an agent?
A: Correct. It is permissible for you to have an advisor (but not an agent) without jeopardizing your eligibility at an NCAA institution. Under NCAA regulations, you and your parents are permitted to receive advice from a lawyer or other individuals concerning a proposed professional sports contract, provided the advisor does not represent you directly in negotiations for the contract. In this regard, it is permissible for an advisor to discuss the merits of a proposed contract with you and give you suggestions about the type of offer you should consider.
In order to maintain your eligibility at an NCAA institution, however, you may not use this advisor as a link between you and the professional sports team. Rather, you must view the advisor as an extension of your interests and not as a source to contact a professional team. The advisor shall be considered an agent and you will have jeopardized your eligibility at an NCAA institution if you use the advisor as a direct contact with a professional team. For example, an advisor may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional team or have any direct contact (that is, in-person, telephone, mail) with the professional sports team on your behalf.
Finally, it is important to note that in order to maintain your eligibility at an NCAA institution, if you receive assistance from an advisor, you will be required to pay that advisor at his or her normal rate.

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Finally, it is important to note that in order to maintain your eligibility at an NCAA institution, if you receive assistance from an advisor, you will be required to pay that advisor at his or her normal rate.

Can you define "assistance" and "normal rate"?

Another a great NCAA Gray area !!!!

Vanlandingham,
I checked with the NCAA and they said if I answered any more questions I would have to charge you my going rate or you would be in serious violation of the NCAA agent/advisor regulations....
Fungo

Very funny stuff

From what I know and that's not much ~ An advisor could be drinking a cup of coffee, and at the right time (during the draft) could be an agent as he swallows the coffee. A very thin line indead.