Big Sports Management
Big Sports Management is the sports brand management partner for BuchuLife.
Big Sports Management is a sports player management company representing some of South Africa’s best known cricketers including Herschelle Gibbs, JP Duminy, Mark Boucher, Albie and Morne Morkel, Davy Jacobs, David Miller, Wayne Parnell and Rusty Theron. Big Sports Management has broadened its scope to include management of Formula VW race car driver Vicki Kemp and Sun Shine Tour golfer Ryan Strauss.
Big Sports cares about its clients and about the brands that support them and with a strong legal base, the company confidently assists with all legal, rights issues and contracts guaranteeing outstanding service. Big Sports understands that players need to focus their attention on their profession and prides itself in offering a 24/7, one-stop solution to all off field requirements. Services include:
- Commercial negotiations including endorsements, appearances, promotions, merchandising, licensing, advertisements
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Legal advice
- Provision of financial and tax assistance
- Management and negotiation of charitable activities
- Lifestyle services
- Career management
- Diary management
The business has formed commercial relationships with brands that see the potential of a brand/player representation. Many of these relationships span the duration of the business and have grown with the players and their international profiles. Big Sports is reliable, capable and ready to assist. The agency is warm and friendly and offers critical management skills combined with a passion for people and sport.
Donné Commins, an attorney and conveyancer with a diploma in tax and more than 15 years experience as a sports agent, heads up the business. Donne has extensive knowledge of cricket and all facets of the administrative, commercial and relationship activities that make up the game. She has built and influenced the business to become the leading agency in Cricket in South Africa. Donne has formed sound relationships with members of the ICC, CSA and all the international and local federations representing cricket over her many years in the industry.
Brendon Bigara with diploma’s in BMA and Accounts brings over 15 years of experience in running his own company and transfers his commercial experience to both the company and the clients it represents. His focus is on achieving the best sponsorship plan for the brand and sportsperson to try and see the two entities as an investment instead of an expense.
An elite athlete management agency managing athletes elitely.
"I've been so happy since I've signed with Big Sports Management. They are not only agents and managers but also genuine friends and mentors especially with me being so young and needing guidance." - Wayne Parnell
"When the Archer Shoots for the love of shooting he has all the skills, but when the Archer shoots for Gold he goes blind! It's thanks to Big Sports Management that I'm always aiming at the right targets in this crazy world!" -Morné Morkel
"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there are only walls. Big Sports Management changed my life forever, by simply holding my hand. God Bless Mr. B and Lady D." -Davy Jacobs
"Since becoming part of the Big Sports Management team, opportunities to further my career have very quickly and easily been created! Thanks Big Sports Management for everything you have done to make it easy for me to concentrate on my goals and aspirations!" –Ryan
