“One West Sports was created with a vision of top-tier service and results, but with uncompromising values and honesty. That is what we have to offer.” Chris Gittings
Chris Gittings has been in the athlete representation business since 1997. He founded One West Sports Agency in 2011.
During his career, Chris has represented a considerable number of NFL and CFL players.
Gittings has a reputation within NFL circles as an Agent with an eye for talent, which has earned the respect of numerous NFL contacts.
His clients are consistently rewarded with top-level contracts when compared to players in similar situations.
“There is a right way, and a wrong way to negotiate. But the approach might change depending on the situation. The best negotiators have a variety of tactics in their tool bag and know when to use each one,” Gittings says.
Chris has negotiated some of the top sports marketing deals in the business, having inked deals with Nike, Adidas, Tide, Skechers and others.
Gittings played OLB at Fort Lewis College from 1987 to 1990.
Jeremiah Sirles grew up in Colorado, and later attended the University of Nebraska, where he played on the offensive line from 2009 to 2013.
His 6-year career in the NFL. Included stints with the Chargers, the Vikings, the Panthers, and the Buffalo Bills. He retired in 2020.
Having spent two decades playing football, the transition from player to agent was, “a no-brainer,” he said.
“Being an agent allows me to mentor and guide players throughout their career as a professional athlete. Having been a player myself, I’m in a unique position to help clients face the challenges that come with playing in the NFL,” Sirles says.
In contrast to agents who are drawn to the business by the glitz and glam associated with the NFL, the driving motivation for Sirles is a desire to help players have long, successful NFL careers. That value system, is why Sirles was happy to join the OWSG team.
Sirles and his wife, Emma, have two children, Oliver and Aelin.
Zach Zenner played four years at South Dakota State University where he we a standout running back.
Zenner signed with the Detroit Lions in 2015, where he spent four years. He finished his career in 2019, having also played for the Saints, the Cardinals, and the Dolphins.
During his time in the NFL, Zenner was represented by Chris Gittings at One West Sports Group.
“As I shadowed Chris throughout and entire agent-year, I saw an opportunity to use my hard-earned NFL experience and football knowledge to help NFL hopefuls. Nothing gets me more pumped than helping someone get one step closer to their NFL dream,” Zenner says.
Zenner is also studying to become a certified nutrition specialist (CNS), with the goal of helping OWSG clients maximize the benefits of proper nutrition and improve their on-the-field performance.
Zenner and his wife, Alyssa, have three boys; Zayne, Boden, and Briggs.