WELCOME TO THE TANK BLACK
STORY
Learn How To Build A Championship Mindset Through
Relationships
That Will Transform Your Professional And Personal Life!
From The NFL's Top Tier To Overcoming Adversity, Tank Black's Story Is The Ultimate Playbook For Grit, Greatness, And Corporate Excellence.
Learn How To Build A Championship Mindset Through
Relationships
That Will Transform Your Professional And Personal Life!
From The NFL's Top Tier To Overcoming Adversity, Tank Black's Story Is The Ultimate Playbook For Grit, Greatness, And Corporate Excellence.
Barry Sanders & Tank Black
Front Left: Mark Clayton, Tank Black & Andre Rison
Back Left: Gerald Dixon, Shannon Sharpe, Sterling Sharpe, Mike Jones & Harold Green
Front Left: Mark Clayton, Tank Black & Andre Rison
Back Left: Gerald Dixon, Shannon Sharpe, Sterling Sharpe, Mike Jones & Harold Green
A master strategist and elite performance architect, Tank Black translates lessons from the highest echelons of professional sports into corporate excellence. As the first super sports agent to represent five first-round NFL draft picks in the same draft, he built a multi-million dollar sports management business, masterfully navigating high-stakes negotiations for over $100 million in contracts and endorsements.
His career is a testament to the power of strategic relationship-building and relentless execution.
A master strategist and elite performance architect, Tank Black translates lessons from the highest echelons of professional sports into corporate excellence. As the first super sports agent to represent five first-round NFL draft picks in the same draft, he built a multi-million dollar sports management business, masterfully navigating high-stakes negotiations for over $100 million in contracts and endorsements.
His career is a testament to the power of strategic relationship-building and relentless execution.
Tank Black & Vince Carter
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Tank Black & Hal Rosenbluth
After facing and overcoming profound adversity, Tank discovered that his most powerful victories were not forged on the gridiron but through resilient strategy and unwavering faith. His historic victory against the Securities & Exchange Commission—achieved without an attorney while in prison—is a masterclass in challenging the odds and protecting your reputation.
After facing and overcoming profound adversity, Tank discovered that his most powerful victories were not forged on the gridiron but through resilient strategy and unwavering faith. His historic victory against the Securities & Exchange Commission—achieved without an attorney while in prison—is a masterclass in challenging the odds and protecting your reputation.
Today, Tank Black brings this unique journey to the stage, empowering leaders and teams with his game-changing strategies for navigating complex challenges and achieving unprecedented success. He delivers actionable plays that inspire audiences to embrace resilience, overcome obstacles, and draft their own path to victory, making him a compelling choice for any organization seeking to unlock its full potential. His story is proof that true greatness is built not from a life without failure, but from the indomitable spirit to rise above it.
Today, Tank Black brings this unique journey to the stage, empowering leaders and teams with his game-changing strategies for navigating complex challenges and achieving unprecedented success. He delivers actionable plays that inspire audiences to embrace resilience, overcome obstacles, and draft their own path to victory, making him a compelling choice for any organization seeking to unlock its full potential. His story is proof that true greatness is built not from a life without failure, but from the indomitable spirit to rise above it.
Tank Black & James Carville
Lou Dobbs and Tank Black
Sterling Sharpe and Tank Black on the sidelines at USC Gamecocks
"TANKED: The NFL's Darkest Secrets, Star Players, and the Infamous Super-Agent Who Went to Prison"
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, where millions are made and futures secured, William “Tank” Black built an empire only to watch it all collapse in a firestorm of scandal, crime, and betrayal.
At his peak, Black was the ultimate “Super- Agent,” representing a “who’s who” of NFL including Sterling Sharpe and Barry Sanders, becoming the first Super Agent to achieve a record five first round picks in the same draft. Black also represented NBA stars, including Superstar Vince Carter. Yet, within just one year, he went from the top of his profession to sitting in a prison cell, convicted of money laundering, fraud, and illegally paying college players. Tanked: The Tank Black Story offers an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes exposé of the seamy underbelly of professional sports, detailing the pressures, the temptations of the “fast lane,” and the personal failings that led to a catastrophic fall from grace, revealing a world where fortunes were made and lost overnight. This is not just a sports story; it’s a cautionary tale about ambition, corruption, and the ultimate price of putting yourself into life’s forbidden fast lane.
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, where millions are made and futures secured, William “Tank” Black built an empire only to watch it all collapse in a firestorm of scandal, crime, and betrayal.
At his peak, Black was the ultimate “Super- Agent,” representing a “who’s who” of NFL including Sterling Sharpe and Barry Sanders, becoming the first Super Agent to achieve a record five first round picks in the same draft. Black also represented NBA stars, including Superstar Vince Carter. Yet, within just one year, he went from the top of his profession to sitting in a prison cell, convicted of money laundering, fraud, and illegally paying college players. Tanked: The Tank Black Story offers an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes exposé of the seamy underbelly of professional sports, detailing the pressures, the temptations of the “fast lane,” and the personal failings that led to a catastrophic fall from grace, revealing a world where fortunes were made and lost overnight. This is not just a sports story; it’s a cautionary tale about ambition, corruption, and the ultimate price of putting yourself into life’s forbidden fast lane.
“Tank Black has a very strong message. Here’s a guy who made over $100 million, had a $15 million jet, houses everywhere, represented 31 first-round picks and over 100 players. Pretty much, if something has been done in the agent business, he was probably right in the middle of it.
And then he spent 7 years, 10 months, and 16 days in prison.
His message was nothing but the truth, the whole truth, and so help me God. He didn’t hold anything back. He told it exactly like it is, and he gave our team great advice. He pointed out the traps to avoid, and he really talked to them about what the timeline should look like, instead of buying into what someone else might be telling them.
He took a lot of questions, and I thought the players were really engaged. It was just a really good meeting.”
Dabo Swinney
Head Coach, Clemson University
“I have had the privilege of hearing Tank speak to our men’s ministry, and his testimony stays with you. His honesty, faith, and resilience remind men that God can redeem any story and use it for good. Tank’s message challenges and encourages at the same time. I strongly recommend him as a speaker for any setting.”
Pastor Perry Bowers
Founder, Focused Living and GRIP Men’s Ministry
“We invited Tank Black to speak to our students and coaches, and his impact was immediate. His ability to combine his real-life experience with powerful lessons on discipline, character, and resilience had our entire group fully engaged. Many of our students walked away believing they were capable of far more than they ever realized. I have seen a lot of speakers, but Tank’s authenticity and story set him apart. I would recommend him to any organization looking to inspire excellence.”
Todd Helms
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Principal Partner, T2 Charters LLC and Delta Force Services
Tank Black’s appearance as a featured guest on the web show ‘Elevate with Donna Jay’ remains one of our most inspiring and powerful episodes. His incredible story, tempered with honesty, humility and strength left the audience energized, encouraged, empowered and begging for more. Tank’s rare ability to engage the audience while sharing his heart and his wisdom makes him the speaker that people want to see. As a motivational speaker, I highly recommend him.
Donna Jay
CEO, Elevate With Donna Jay Show
“We brought Tank Black in to speak to men in the South Carolina correctional system, and the impact was profound. They saw someone who understood their struggles and spoke with honesty, respect, and hope. Several men said it was the first time they believed they could build a different life. Tank’s message is powerful for any audience, especially those facing real adversity. I fully recommend him.”
Cubby Culbertson
CEO, of the Culbertson Group