An accomplished executive with a multidisciplinary foundation in Business Law, Tax Law, Finance, and professional athletics. Quincy is looking to help shape the next generation of professional athletes forge their own path. As a Certified NFLPA Contract Advisor, Member of the Florida Bar, and Founder of Carbon Wealth Management, he looks use the discipline and work ethic developed as a professional athlete, to help current athletes capitalize of their own potential.
About Quincy Black, Founder & Principal
At Carbon Sports Management, we believe athletes deserve more than transactional representation. They deserve a partner who knows the game intimately — both on the field and in the boardroom. That vision starts with our founder, Quincy Black.
Quincy’s journey began on Chicago's South Side at Kenwood Academy, with a dream to play professional football. After attending and excelling at both Harper College the University of New Mexico, he was drafted by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers in the 3rd Round and going on to be voted team captain and spending multiple seasons competing at the highest level of the NFL. Those years shaped not only his physical toughness but his understanding of the unique pressures players face — sudden wealth, public scrutiny, short career windows, and critical decisions that impact families for generations.
When his playing career ended, Quincy chose a different but equally demanding path: mastering the business side of sports. Immediately following retirement Quincy began his educational journey completing his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from University of South Florida. He went on earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in accelerated fashion from one of the most prestigious Law Schools in the country (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) completing the program in 2 years. Then went on further to achieve a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from perennially the top ranked Georgetown University Law Center, gaining deep expertise in the legal and financial frameworks that determine how athletes build and keep wealth.
Today, Quincy is not only a Member of the Florida Bar but also an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, with additional credentials as a Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative and Florida Insurance Licensee. These qualifications aren’t just letters after a name — they prove his commitment to being the best version of one’s self. Aiming to ensure that every negotiation, endorsement, investment, and risk decision is made holistically.
Quincy launched Carbon Sports Management deliver a modern model of athlete representation — one that transcends the old “sign the deal and disappear” approach. His agency combines high-stakes contract negotiation with holistic career management. That means be able to provide executive level decision making and considerations along each step of the way, preparing athletes for powerful second careers long before retirement.
Key pillars of his work include:
- Strategic Contract Negotiation: Using insider playing experience and advanced training to maximize earnings and protect client rights.
- Brand & Business Development: Guiding athletes into entrepreneurship, educating on investing, and meaningful philanthropy.
- Life After Sports: Helping players pivot with confidence into executive roles, media, education, or passion-driven projects.
Beyond representation, Quincy is a mentor and educator, passionate about equipping athletes and their families with the tools to make informed decisions. He frequently speaks about player empowerment, financial literacy, and the evolving sports labor landscape.
Away from work, Quincy values time with his wife and children in Tampa and contributes to community programs that support young athletes’ development — passing on the lessons he has lived himself.