NFLPA Agent Sean Kiernan Joins WIN Sports Group
The veteran NFLPA-certified agent brings his coaching and player roster to the growing Beverly Hills sports agency.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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NFLPA-certified agent Sean Kiernan has joined WIN Sports Group, where he will contribute to the firm's football and coaching divisions. He will maintain his existing roster while collaborating with agency partners on player and coaching representation.
Why it matters
Kiernan aims to leverage his industry experience to position WIN Sports Group as a leading agency for NFL coaches and executives within the next few years. His move follows the agency's recent expansion into the golf market.
Kiernan brings a portfolio of approximately 10 NFL players to the firm after spending five years at Athletes First. He expects the agency to emerge as a premier destination for NFL coaching talent within a three to five-year window.
The players
Sean Kiernan
A University of Miami School of Law graduate and NFLPA-certified agent who previously worked at Select Sports, Impact Sports, and Athletes First.
WIN Sports Group
A sports agency launched in May 2025 that maintains offices in Beverly Hills and recently expanded into the golf sector.
Clint Dowdle
An agency partner at WIN Sports Group who specializes in the representation of NFL coaches and executives.
Ben Renzin
An agency partner at WIN Sports Group focused on the management and representation of professional NFL players.
The details
Kiernan will split his operational duties between a home office and the company's headquarters in Beverly Hills. He is set to work alongside Clint Dowdle on coaching representation and Ben Renzin on player representation.
Timeline
May 2025: WIN Sports Group officially launched.
October 26, 2026: Announcement of Sean Kiernan joining WIN Sports Group.
Season Trajectory
This appointment positions the firm to aggressively compete for high-profile coaching contracts across the NFL landscape. By aligning veteran talent with their existing framework, the agency seeks to alter the competitive balance among top-tier representation firms.
Kiernan's shift to a new agency may result in restructured management for his existing 10 NFL clients. Readers following the coaching carousel should monitor the agency's progress as it attempts to sign league executives over the next three to five years.
The takeaway
The move signals a strategic push by the agency to diversify its client base beyond player representation. Established agents are increasingly moving to multi-disciplinary firms to capitalize on the growing demand for comprehensive career management in the NFL.
Further reading
For more on professional representation and league staffing, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportsbusinessjournal.
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