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Lets Talk About NIL: Families Are Part Of The NIL Ecosystem

Families have been navigating value, leverage, and risk in college sports long before NIL was ever legalized. They were doing the work quietly, strategically, and often without any institutional support because the system left them no alternative. Where I think the...

Lets Talk About NIL: What Exactly Are You Leaving? The Transfer Portal Dilemma

When you enter the portal, UNDERSTAND that your current contract with your current school MATTERS!! Read the contract! Before entering the portal, athletes need to understand: your current contracts still matters. You need clarity on: Scholarship terms and what...

Lets Talk About NIL: Who’s Paying For My Fees? The Transfer Portal Dilemma

When you enter the portal, the biggest question isn’t just “Who wants me?”, but “Who is covering the cost of my move?” Before committing, athletes need clarity on whether the new school will step in to cover: Termination fees from your current NIL deals, buyout...

Does NIL Apply to Everyone?

Too many athletes still believe NIL “doesn’t apply to them.” They’re not a 4-5 star recruit. They’re not the face of the program. They’re not the one with thousands of followers. So they quietly step back from opportunities they already qualify for. Here’s what...

Two part series (2/2) – “ 10 NIL Mistakes Athletes Keep Making”

I wanted to do a two part series on the easy mistakes students athletes tend to make and what to look out for. This is part 2!Mistake #6: Choosing the Wrong Business Structure - LLCs aren’t magic. S‑Corps aren’t for everyone. Sole proprietorships offer zero...

Two part series (1/2) – “ 10 NIL Mistakes Athletes Keep Making”

I wanted to do a two part series on the easy mistakes students athletes tend to make and what to look out for.Mistake #1: Thinking NIL Is Only About Money - Too many athletes chase the check and ignore the contract, the taxes, the deliverables, and the long‑term...

Mandatory Withholding Tax For Athletes

So I was reading an article by Thad Madden, EA and he brings up the idea of mandatory withholding being included in any federal legislation.Instead of the athlete receiving the full amount and dealing with taxes later, a portion is automatically pulled out at the...

Choosing An NIL Agent

Choosing an NIL agent isn’t just about who can get you deals, it should be about who can protect your eligibility, your money, and your long‑term opportunities.In today’s NIL world, anyone can call themselves an “agent.” There’s no real barrier to entry, no...

NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – Miscellaneous Tax Issues (Part 10 of 10)

We’ve talked about self‑employment tax, estimated payments, 1099s, deductions, international rules, and the business side of NIL. But before we close out this series, there are a few areas student‑athletes overlook, and they can impact your taxes, your family, and...