Elite International Basketball Representation

Guiding players through
the next stage
of their game, career, and life.

A boutique representation model for college players pursuing professional opportunities abroad — combining basketball advocacy with executive-level business judgment.

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Athlete Representation | Global Career Strategy | Player Advocacy
Why Next Stage

The Difference

Not every agent brings the same tools to the table. We bring a boardroom to the locker room.

Executive-Level Experience

Former CEO, COO, CRO and President with a track record of building companies, leading teams, managing complex negotiations and creating measurable enterprise value.

Sophisticated Contract Advocacy

A commercial negotiator who understands compensation structures, incentives, guarantees, termination rights, buyouts, taxes, risk allocation and the details that materially affect a player's future.

International Market Perspective

Familiarity with cross-border business, payments, tax, compliance and diverse operating environments — valuable context when evaluating clubs, countries, culture and contractual obligations.

Boutique Attention

A selective client roster designed around direct access, candid advice and individualized strategy — not a high-volume model where emerging players compete for attention.

" The goal is not simply to find you a team. It is to position you for the right opportunity, protect your interests, accelerate your next stage and prepare you for the professional life that follows. "
A Complete System

A 360° Player Advocacy Model

Every angle of your career, covered from day one.

01

Market Positioning

Build a compelling player narrative, professional profile, film package and target-market strategy that gets you noticed by the right clubs.

02

Opportunity Evaluation

Assess fit beyond salary: role, minutes, coaching, league level, development path, location and organizational stability.

03

Contract Negotiation

Negotiate economics and protections with attention to guarantees, housing, transportation, bonuses, medical coverage, taxes, release terms and payment security.

04

Transition Support

Prepare players for the realities of living and working abroad, including expectations, communication, professionalism and personal logistics.

05

Career Development

Plan the next move before the current season ends — building leverage, relationships and optionality for advancement.

06

Life After Basketball

Help players translate their experience, relationships and earnings into education, business opportunities and a sustainable professional identity.

Who We Serve

Built for Players
Ready to Level Up

Next Stage Sports Advisory is ideal for college seniors, graduate transfers and emerging professionals seeking an international opportunity — and families who value experienced, transparent and commercially sophisticated representation.

  • College seniors exploring professional paths
  • Graduate transfers maximizing final eligibility
  • Emerging professionals seeking international contracts
  • Families who demand transparency and sophistication
See If We're the Right Fit
360° Player Advocacy
1:1 Direct Access
C-Suite Negotiation Expertise
Global Market Reach
Managing Partner

Michael Orlando

International Basketball Representation | Career · Contracts · Commitment

Michael Orlando — Managing Partner, Next Stage Sports Advisory

Michael Orlando

Managing Partner & International Basketball Agent

+1 (425) 922-2894 WhatsApp Available athlete@nextstagesportsadvisory.com

More Than a Contract.
A Strategy for What Comes Next.

Michael Orlando brings a rare combination of executive leadership and basketball representation to every client relationship. As a former CEO, COO, CRO and President, he has spent his career building companies, leading high-stakes negotiations and creating measurable enterprise value — skills that translate directly into superior advocacy for athletes navigating the professional landscape.

His approach is fundamentally different from the high-volume agency model. With a selective client roster, every player receives direct access, candid advice and a fully individualized strategy. Michael understands that a contract is not just a document — it is the foundation of a player's livelihood, and every clause, guarantee, and protection matters.

With deep familiarity in cross-border business, international payments, tax structures and compliance across diverse operating environments, Michael provides context that most agents simply cannot offer when evaluating clubs, countries and contractual obligations abroad.

Former CEO / COO / CRO / President Multi-industry executive leadership across company-building and complex negotiations
International Basketball Agent Representing college players and emerging professionals in global markets
Commercial Negotiator Expert in compensation structures, guarantees, buyouts, taxes and risk allocation

Basketball agent training and international representation services subject to applicable federation, league, university and jurisdictional requirements.

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Conversation

Whether you're a college senior exploring your options, a graduate transfer weighing your next move, or a family seeking experienced representation — the first conversation is always free.

Phone / WhatsApp +1 (425) 922-2894
Email athlete@nextstagesportsadvisory.com