Most professional ball clubs today bring in talent from outside the United States. Their success depends on scouting out and recruiting the rising stars from the Caribbean, South America and Asia.

But immigrant players rarely experience an easy transition. International travel arrangements, immigration paperwork, leases for housing, cultural differences and homesickness—problems in any of these areas can distract players and impact their performance.

The success of the player and the team hang in the balance. Perils abound for those with little formal education and lots of money in their pockets. Unscrupulous pseudo agents target them as easy prey. And if they get confused about cultural norms, players may find themselves enmeshed in scandal or even on the wrong side of the law—and an embarrassment to their team.

ALMG helps immigrant players adjust quickly to life as a professional athlete in the United States. Our concierge services smooth the transition by easing culture shock. Of course we handle passport and visa paperwork, travel arrangements, finding and setting up housing and bank accounts. But more important, we offer the cross-cultural communication and life support that makes players savvy and comfortable enough to avoid the pitfalls and do their best on the field.

Luchy Guerra leads the way. After 15 years of transitioning international players in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization, Luchy has proven her ability to smooth the path for players signed offshore. Beloved by the many who have benefited from her wise counsel and problem solving skills, Luchy continues to handle the details so players can do their best on the field.