The Players NIL

Welcome to this episode of The Players NIL podcast entitled "INFLUENCER CONVERSATIONS." I am excited to introduce this empowering story from Sabrina Oostburg Learn about Sabrina’s journey from long-distance running to her current sport of shot put and hammer throw at Belmont University. Discover how she uses her celebrity as an athlete and her passion for Olympic weight training, #crossfit, and track and field. Listen in to hear her thoughts on: * Being exposed to the Reebok CrossFit games inspired her journey * Top 10 reasons to move to #Chattanooga, TN. * Sharing her fitness passion on social sparked interest from college coaches * Why does your posture matter in sports and life * How body image pays into posting around fitness * Her “Three Pillars” of posting * What is a relatable DI athlete * Why the word ”ASK” is her most important piece of advice * An entrepreneur at heart, multitasking is her life, including the Paris Olympics Austin Peay State University, #Paris #Olympics NCAA #REAL #NIL

What is REAL NIL? My guest today is an extraordinary individual, a living testament to the transformative power of athletics. His unique journey of leveraging sports for personal growth and creating enduring professional opportunities is genuinely inspiring. Not to mention the giving-back aspect of sports. Thank you, Gib Versfeld, for your contributions and for being my guest on the "Influencer Conversations" podcast. Also, thank you for participating in our ongoing NIL mentorship program. Tune in and listen to: * The effect Covid had on his competitive mindset * What was the graduate transfer decision-making process like * What starting with a new group of teammates was like * Leveraging his brand to create a following * How he started a business while still in school * What grassroots brand building looks like * Building a trust factor using social media * Using his platform to embrace the process of being great * His work at Deloitte Consulting working with college athletic departments The Players NIL #family #nil The Johns Hopkins University, Deloitte, Amherst College #entrepreneur Jen Baker Peter Milliman USA Lacrosse STX, LLC Inside Lacrosse

On our "Industry Insiders" YouTube channel, we had fun chatting with sports and entertainment lawyer Darren Heitner about House vs. NCAA, the current activity level of athletes and NIL deals, and where young people should look for opportunities in this new industry. https://lnkd.in/e5JxEVmM

I am doubling down on NIL Education. And here is why. It's true; the reality of NIL education differs from what I had hoped for. The current state of college athletics, which no one could have predicted when the bill was first approved on July 1, 2021, has presented us with unexpected challenges and created a mindset far different from what was initially envisioned. I draw from my experiences as a student-athlete, a parent, a community advisor, and now as an industry leader. I have a vision of what constitutes good parenting. I believe that every parent strives to navigate the path of parenthood down the middle of the road of life. On one side of the road is a shoulder representing overbearing, controlling "helicopter" parents. A shoulder on the other side of the road represents unsupportive, non-caring, and absentee parents. At some point, every parent veers towards one side or the other. (I know) Good parents, however, always find their way back to the middle of the road. This balance is so crucial in parenting, and it's what we should all strive for. My company is built on two guiding principles: the transformative power of athletics in bettering individual lives and the ripple effect of this transformation in bettering the lives of the people around us. While it may not be at the top of people’s minds, teaching life skills through sports is critically important for building future members of our society. I understand that other interests can also provide this platform, such as art, music, history, etc. However, my focus is on sports and sports parents. I pray that the pendulum will swing back and, once again, sports will not be all about money. Parents, it's time to step up to the plate! We can do better, and we must do better. By prioritizing educational life skills, we can significantly support our young athletes and understand the crucial role we play in their development. REAL NIL education for ALL, from The Players NIL USA Lacrosse, Ellen Zavian, Marc Riccio, Matt DaSilva, ESPN, #parenting, #lifeskils, #youthsports @Dan Orlovsky Kendrick Perkins, True Lacrosse, AAU Boys Basketball, Mitchell Pehlke Katie McMahon-Gates, Michele DeJuliis, Jake von Scherrer, CMAA, IMPACT LACROSSE, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Elevate Lacrosse Analytics, Express Lacrosse, Sweetlax Lacrosse https://lnkd.in/g55SA22V

This Week in ICYMI NIL: - The Big 12 Conference private equity deal would be first of its kind - North Carolina prohibits NIL for public high school athletes - South Dakota approves NIL for high school athletes