Vanguard Sports Group
Spectator SportsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Vanguard Sports Group is a sports representation firm based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, founded in 2014 by Joby Branion, a former NFL player and veteran agent. The company offers a blended platform that combines client services with experienced professionals across areas such as representation, brand building, public relations, training, counseling, financial education, and second-career preparation, aimed at supporting athletes and corporate clients throughout their careers and beyond. Its core value lies in empowering and protecting clients while adding value across the sports marketing, events, and sponsorship landscapes, addressing needs that arise during and after athletic careers. The firm operates within the spectator sports industry and positions itself as a dedicated partner for navigating complex facets of athlete representation and related opportunities, serving clients from a base in North Carolina with a modestly sized team.