The Agency
Built by someone who lived the life athletes aspire to — and is now dedicated to opening those same doors for the next generation.
Founder & CEO
Grew up with deaf parents. Native ASL speaker. Active in deaf community outreach and anti-bullying programs nationwide. Understands communication across barriers at a level most agents never encounter.
The Globetrotter Edge
Chris Hyche is a Jackson, Mississippi native who built his career the way he now builds his clients' — through discipline, relationships, and a refusal to take shortcuts. A former Dandy Dozen honoree at Provine High School, he played college basketball at Jackson State University before finishing his eligibility at Talladega College.
After college, Chris took his game international — playing professionally in Mexico, Kosovo, and Morocco before joining the Jackson Showboats of the ABA. In 2018, he became a Harlem Globetrotter, performing across 38 states and more than 26 countries under the stage name "Animal."
That global stage gave him something most agents never experience — a real understanding of what it means to build a brand, connect with audiences, and represent something bigger than yourself. It's the foundation Hyche International Management Sports Group is built on today.
"GREAT AGENTS DIDN'T JUST WATCH THE GAME — THEY LIVED IT."
Career Timeline
Beyond the Game
Chris grew up in a household where both of his parents were deaf. American Sign Language was his first language, and communication without barriers became second nature. That foundation — knowing how to reach people, how to listen, how to connect across difference — is built into every client relationship he manages today.
These experiences shaped how Hyche International operates. Every client relationship is built on communication, trust, and long-term thinking. Every deal is evaluated not just by dollar figure, but by what it means for the athlete's life, family, and legacy.
Fluent in American Sign Language. Active in deaf community outreach and anti-bullying programs across schools nationwide.
From Provine High to the world stage and back. Every client gets the same Southern-raised discipline and loyalty that built the career.
Played professionally in four countries and performed in 26+ more. Understands what it takes to represent a brand on any stage.
In The Arena
On The Court
The Animal · Harlem Globetrotters
Building The Network
Community First
Our Purpose
Hyche International Management Sports Group was founded on the belief that athletes deserve representation from someone who understands the journey. We're boutique by design, global by experience, and personal by commitment. Every roster decision is made with intention. Every deal is negotiated with the athlete's full career in mind — not just the next signing bonus.
What Drives Us
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We tell athletes the truth, even when it's not what they want to hear. Honest counsel builds careers that last.
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Every athlete on our roster gets direct access to leadership. No assistants, no hand-offs — just real representation.
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We turn down short-term deals that compromise long-term brand equity. Career arcs matter more than one-time paydays.
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Our roots in global entertainment open doors that pure sports agencies simply can't. Culture is our currency.
