Elite Athlete Representation

Protecting
Careers.
Building Legacies.

A modern management company built on transparency, integrity, and a genuine commitment to every athlete we represent.

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2017
Year Founded
Football & Rugby
Sports Covered
Elite
Club Partnerships
Global
Brand Network
FA Licensed
RFU Registered
FIFA Licensed
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"Every athlete is a long-term investment, not a short-term transaction."

— INS Management Philosophy

8+
Years in Sport
About Us

A Different Kind
of Agency.

INS Management was founded in 2017 around a single belief: that the best outcome for an athlete and the best commercial outcome are the same thing — if you approach it with integrity.

We work with a deliberately select roster so that every client receives the full weight of our network, experience, and attention. We measure success by the longevity of careers and the quality of life our clients enjoy — during and after sport.

01
Evaluate
Full analysis of every opportunity — market, contractual, and external factors — before we advise.
02
Prepare
Post-career planning starts on day one. Life after sport is built in parallel with life on the pitch.
03
Leverage
We manage and monetise our clients' digital presence, creating infrastructure for long-lasting returns.
04
Support
A trusted partner network providing a genuine family office — from legal to finance to wellbeing.
What We Do

Complete Career
Management.

A full suite of services tailored to each athlete's career stage and ambitions. From first contract to life after sport.

01
Contract Negotiation
Club contracts negotiated with full market knowledge and the athlete's long-term interests at the fore.
  • Full market analysis
  • Premier League & Premiership Rugby
  • International transfers
02
Commercial & Sponsorship
Sourcing and negotiating commercial partnerships with global brands that reflect your true value.
  • Sourcing & negotiation
  • Ambassador roles & kit deals
  • Commercial management
03
Digital & Media
Profile building, social media strategy, and media training via our relationship with The Ubiquity Group.
  • Personal brand strategy
  • Media training
  • Digital monetisation
04
Career Development
World-class mentors, transition planning, and active guidance at every stage of your career.
  • Mentor panel of elite athletes
  • Long-term career planning
  • Research & development
05
Post-Career Planning
We treat the end of a playing career as the beginning of the next chapter — not an afterthought.
  • Business introductions
  • Employment opportunities
  • Ongoing consultancy & support
06
Life Services
A personal family office through our trusted partner network covering every area of life off the pitch.
  • Finance & investment
  • Property & legal
  • Health, fitness & psychology
The People Behind INS

Experience.
Network. Results.

Richard Acosta

CEO. Registered FA Intermediary and RFU agent. Built INS around the belief that athlete welfare and commercial success are the same thing.

Richard Acosta
CEO
Chad James

CEO of The Ubiquity Group with 22+ years in marketing. Ex-professional sportsman. Instrumental in the Under Armour UK launch in 2010.

Chad James
Head of Commercial & Marketing
Mike Dods

Former Scotland Rugby international. 17 years at Under Armour overseeing all UK athlete partnerships. Networks across football, rugby, and golf.

Mike Dods
Director & Head of Rugby
Ian Ayre

Former CEO of Liverpool FC. Founded Premium TV (now DAZN). Built Total Sports Asia into the region's largest independent sports marketing agency.

Ian Ayre
Consultant
Jay Caffrey

Former international coach and Everton scout with a Neuroscience background. Specialist in placing North American players into top European clubs.

Jay Caffrey
Director & Global Head of Football
Peter Scrivener

Ex-London Wasps. Three Premiership titles, Heineken Cup winner. Commercial Director at Wasps. Founder of the Wasps Legends charitable foundation.

Peter Scrivener
Consultant
Wesley Waldemar

TalentID Level 3 certified. 10+ years in Portuguese football. Close relationships with Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Braga.

Wesley Waldemar
Co-Head of Football (Portugal)
Our Partner Network
Adidas
New Balance
Nike
Under Armour
TaylorMade
Arena Search
All Sport Insurance
St James's Place
Metro Bank
Weatherbys
Get In Touch

Ready to Discuss
Your Career?

We work with a select number of athletes at any one time, so every client receives our full commitment. If you're looking for representation that puts your career and your future first, we'd welcome the conversation.

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