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Post by haze on May 15, 2017 15:28:22 GMT -5
Pretty sure Pages problem with contract comes down to player control and not monetary compensation. The kid is 24, coming off an indoor career, trying to learn the beach game in multiple environments, and looking for competitive environments to get better. It's not like the avp is giving these players 10+ tournaments, and he surely wasn't the only young no name to not agree with the contract. He was the only young no name not to agree to the contract. Everyone else signed. When the choices are comparable to McDonald's or playing a pennies stock market in terms of employment, the flock is simply going to follow it's leaders.
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Post by acemand23 on May 15, 2017 17:15:03 GMT -5
Here is where the contract seems unethical from a business practice. If you make a main draw in any AVP event you have to sign the "contract" before getting paid, as low as $450 (MBO).. once you sign, you are locked in a 4 year contract that you need to get permission to play any other event or tour. If you break that contract for any reason, they can fine you up to $5000!!!!! Banning is one thing, but to fine someone more than they earned (yes earned as an employee), seem pretty low by any company.
Again, the concept is shady and in no way trying to grow the sport at a pro level.
All the talk from everyone are missing the fact that the future of the sport (our college athletes) have not signed the AVP contract yet, and are not signed up for Austin...
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Post by wilsonthevolleyball2 on May 15, 2017 17:35:24 GMT -5
All the talk from everyone are missing the fact that the future of the sport (our college athletes) have not signed the AVP contract yet, and are not signed up for Austin... Beyond a doubt, college is the future of the sport, but I feel at this point simply having an amazing collegiate system isn't really enough to fix the AVP or help it grow. It may be a tired drum to beat, but calling the AVP a "professional" league is somewhat of a stretch. If your a top college pro, I can maybe see staying on the AVP for a little while, maybe make a run at the Olympics. But to make a full fledged career playing pro beach volleyball? I can understand why there might be some serious reservations.
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Post by guest2 on May 15, 2017 19:51:51 GMT -5
All the talk from everyone are missing the fact that the future of the sport (our college athletes) have not signed the AVP contract yet, and are not signed up for Austin... Beyond a doubt, college is the future of the sport, but I feel at this point simply having an amazing collegiate system isn't really enough to fix the AVP or help it grow. It may be a tired drum to beat, but calling the AVP a "professional" league is somewhat of a stretch. If your a top college pro, I can maybe see staying on the AVP for a little while, maybe make a run at the Olympics. But to make a full fledged career playing pro beach volleyball? I can understand why there might be some serious reservations. I'm not sure why. The money in BVB is not great right now but if you are a top player its fine. Brooke Sweat, who has no business being as highly ranked as she is, has made over 50k two of the past three years, despite injuries and not playing many events. April Ross is consistently around 150k or more and neither of those figures includes clinics, endorsements, appearances etc. For a mid level college player sure thats a tough bet to make, but Sara Hughes type players won't be wondering where their next meal is coming from.
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