Molly Fletcher

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Molly Fletcher
Born(1971-09-20)September 20, 1971 (age 52)
Alma mater Michigan State University
Occupation(s)Motivational speaker, author, sports agent

Molly Fletcher (born September 20, 1971) is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former sports agent. She is the founder of the Molly Fletcher Company, based in Atlanta, Georgia. [1]

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Early life and education

Molly Fletcher was born on September 20, 1971, in East Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1993 with a B.A. in communications. She competed on the varsity tennis team from 1989 to 1993, captaining the team as a senior. [2]

Fletcher moved to Atlanta shortly after graduation. She negotiated her first contract by arranging to teach tennis lessons at a luxury Atlanta apartment complex in exchange for free rent. [3] Following a stint with Intellimedia Sports, Inc., a division of ESPN, Fletcher worked on the Super Bowl XXVIII Host Committee and then CSE.

Career

Described as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN and ESPN, [4] [5] Fletcher has recruited and represented athletes, coaches and broadcasters, including Tom Izzo, Ernie Johnson Jr., Matt Kuchar, Doc Rivers, John Smoltz, Erin Andrews, [6] Billy Donovan, [7] and Joe Theismann.

Works

Fletcher is the author of the following books:

Personal life

Fletcher is married with three daughters, including twins. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her family. [8]

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References

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  4. Hong, Eleanor. "Female agents a rarity in team sports" . Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  5. McClintock, Margaret (September 13, 2015). "Molly Fletcher: FACES of Atlanta". StyleBlueprint . Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  6. Jordan Shamus, Kristen (November 11, 2014). "Molly Fletcher's tips to master the art of negotiation". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  7. Chemi, Eric (2015-10-18). "3 things not do in your next job negotiation". CNBC. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  8. Spain, Sarah (April 4, 2012). "Molly Fletcher gives athletes a voice". ESPN. Retrieved 11 September 2016.