Welcome to the Party: Trisonya Abraham on the Explosion of Women's Sports

SponsorsMomentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20SummaryPioneering sports agent Trisonya Abraham joins us to discuss her groundbreaking career. Trisonya recounts her journey from growing up in Compton and discovering volleyball to becoming a National Champion with the legendary Long Beach State "Soul Patrol." She provides candid insights into the demanding transition from collegiate success to playing professionally overseas, highlighting the importance of discipline, networking, and the sheer mental toughness required.As one of the first female agents to exclusively represent women, Trisonya shares how she built her agency from the ground up, the critical role an agent plays beyond contract negotiation, and her exciting plans to launch an academy to train the next generation of women sports agents. The conversation closes with her perspective on the current "groundswell" of women's sports and her powerful message on how athletes can strategically plan for a successful post-playing career.Chapters (Time-Stamped)[00:00] Intro: The current groundswell in women's sports.[02:43] From Compton to College: Trisonya's start in volleyball.[04:00] Winning a National Championship with the "Soul Patrol."[06:33] The Difficult Transition to Professional Player Overseas.[08:23] The Serendipitous Path to Becoming a Sports Agent.[12:47] Intangibles: Translating Athlete Skills to Business Success.[19:04] What an Agent Actually Does: Contract Negotiation and Client Wellness.[22:00] Building an Agency: Trust, Credibility, and Female Focus.[26:18] Future Focus: Launching an Academy for Women Sports Agents.[30:03] The Need for More Women in Coaching and Front Offices.[34:40] The Specialization Debate: Why Trisonya Believes in Cross-Training.[38:38] Advice: How Athletes Can Make Themselves Attractive to an Agent.[40:35] Crystal Ball: Where Trisonya Hopes the Industry Goes Next.[45:47] Trisonya's Superpower: Reading the Room and Networking.[49:19] Final Thoughts and Planning for Post-Playing Life.Relevant Links & ContactWebsite: www.trisonya.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/trisonya-abrahamInstagram: @trisonyaFollow The Next Playbook www.TheNextPlaybook.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog