JASON BERNSTEIN // PRESIDENT
Prior to forming Clarity Sports, Jason was a member and co-owner of X-A-M Sports, helping to build it from the ground up to become one of the most successful athlete representation firms in the country. An attorney and NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Jason graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 2005 after earning his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Tufts University in 2002. In addition to nearly 20 years working in the athlete representation and sports marketing business, Jason had previously worked with prominent intellectual property and telecommunications law firms in the Washington DC area, and is a member of the Maryland Bar. Just over the past few years, Jason has negotiated several of the largest player contracts in the NFL, including: an extension for 49ers' QB Colin Kaepernick making him one of the highest paid players in league history at the time, extension for Eagles' All-Pro Center Jason Kelce making him the highest paid center at signing, and lucrative free agent deals for Steelers' Pro Bowl offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva, Bills’ LB AJ Klein, Bills’ return specialist Andre Roberts, and Patriots’ defensive tackle Beau Allen, among others. Jason has represented many of the top NFL Draft classes over the past 15 years as well, including a consistent trend of clients drafted in the early rounds of the NFL Draft each year. Jason currently resides in Potomac, Maryland with his wife Heather and two sons, Cooper and Benjamin.
EMILY RIES // DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CLIENT RELATIONS
Emily brings an extensive background in sports marketing and professional athlete client relations to the Clarity Sports team. Her support, dedication, and personal attention through a vast network of contacts helps get the players what they want and need. At just 22 years old, Emily formed Level 5 Sports, LLC and quickly learned the ins and outs of the sports industry while working with members of the Baltimore Ravens on local marketing deals, autograph deals, charity events, as well as day-to-day needs. Emily then spent five years at Under Armour where she negotiated endorsement deals and served as the primary contact for NFL players. Known as "the Under Armour Girl" because her presence in professional football as a young woman was unique, Emily quickly earned a reputation for her integrity, hard work, and ability to build sincere, trusting relationships. Most recently, Emily founded Blitz Sports Group, LLC where she assisted athletes and companies with social media and marketing campaigns, and consulted with corporate sponsors on athlete endorsements. Emily was selected as a member of the NFLPA Marketing Representative Advisory Committee in 2015, a position afforded to a select group of marketing representatives in the industry. Emily received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts' Sports Marketing program. She lives in Baltimore, MD with her husband Ben and son Baker.
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