ABOUT US
CANVAS MANAGEMENT GROUP
FOUNDER,
RASHAAD UBAH
Rashaad Ubah, our founder, is a seasoned sports agent with over a decade of experience in athlete representation, contract negotiation, and strategic marketing. A former student-athlete, Rashaad's journey into sports management was shaped by both triumph and adversity. In 2012, he became the face of the Jordan Brand "Rise Above" Olympic Campaign, a milestone that inadvertently cost him his college eligibility. Undeterred, he pursued a professional basketball career overseas, but a career-ending injury led him to pivot into athlete advocacy. Leveraging his personal experiences, Rashaad guides players through the complexities of their careers, both on and off the court.
Holding an MBA in Business Administration from Chaminade University, Rashaad brings financial expertise and strategic insight to athlete representation. As the founder of the Tampa Bay Pro Combine, he created a platform for overlooked and underrepresented basketball talent to showcase their skills to professional scouts. The athlete is always first.
Known for his integrity, dedication, and innovative deal-making, Rashaad is redefining sports representation—ensuring athletes are protected, empowered, and positioned for long term success.
Rashaad also founded Elevate My Recruit, dedicated to assisting serious student-athletes in securing the best college athletic opportunities at all levels.
WHO WE ARE
Canvas Sports Agency is a full-services ports representation firm built on the belief that athletes deserve more than just a contract they deserve a career road map, personal guidance, and a team that fights for them. Founded by Rashaad Ubah, an NBPA and FIBA-certified agent with years of experience in athlete representation.
Canvas is dedicated to ensuring young athletes have the knowledge, tools, an d protection they need to succeed in the evolving world of sports. Unlike large agencies that sign hundreds of players but only focus on a few superstars, we work closely with every athlete we sign, treating them as family, not statistics. Rashaad's personal journey as a former athlete who had to navigate the complexities of sports business after an eligibility, altering NIL experience shaped his mission to protect and elevate young athletes so they never feel lost, exploited, or unprepared.
MISSION STATEMENT
Empowering Athletes,Protecting Futures & Maximizing Potential. At Canvas Sports Agency, we don’t just represent athletes we develop legacies.
We believe every athlete is more than just their stats; they are brands, entrepreneurs, and future leaders. Our mission is to provide personalized mentorship, strategic NIL opportunities, and long-term career planning that empower high school and college athletes to thrive both on and off the field.
Canvas stands as a shield and a guide. We provide boutique, athlete-first representation, ensuring that our clients receive the attention, education, and protection they need to navigate the complexities of college athletics, professional transitions, and business opportunities. At Canvas, every athlete is a priority, not a number.
Your future, your brand, your success, we’re with you every step of the way.