Athletes & Families: How do you want NIL to help you beyond money? ➡️ Parents, perhaps you want your athlete to “build confidence in speaking to adults”. Athletes, maybe you want to “learn skills beyond sports”. 🗣️ NIL is a long-term tool. Your answer helps shift the focus from short wins to lasting impact.🙌 Let us know what you want NIL to help with here. Your answer may inspire other athletes and families to go beyond the deals, as well. 👇

Family, this is another article I want every athlete and parent to read — not for headlines, but for education. The transfer portal and NIL space is continuing to evolve, and this article highlights a growing issue around tampering, buyouts, and NIL agreements tied to transferring. Here’s what this means in simple terms: 1. NIL deals can now include expectations tied to staying at a school. Some agreements are being structured in ways that financially penalize athletes if they transfer. These are legal contracts — not informal promises. 2. “Tampering” is becoming a bigger conversation. Coaches and programs are raising concerns about athletes being influenced to transfer through unofficial or indirect NIL conversations. This is creating more scrutiny around how deals are discussed and structured. 3. Buyout clauses are real — and costly. If an athlete signs an NIL agreement with a buyout clause and later transfers, they may be required to repay money or face legal action. This is becoming more common, not less. 4. The transfer portal is no longer just a freedom tool — it’s a business decision. Every move now has potential financial, legal, and brand consequences. Athletes must think beyond the short-term opportunity. 5. Parents need to stay involved. This is not a “sign and figure it out later” environment anymore. Understanding contracts, timelines, and obligations is critical to protecting your athlete. The big takeaway: NIL is maturing fast. With more money comes more structure, more contracts, and more risk if you’re not educated. This is exactly why we emphasize: - Brand-first thinking - Contract awareness - Long-term planning - Not chasing quick money I strongly encourage you to read the full article so you understand where college sports is heading and why smart decision-making matters more than ever. 📖 Read the full article here: https://www.outkick.com/sports/college-football-transfer-portal-nil-buyouts-eli-drinkwitz-tampering

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Family, just checking in from Nigeria and wanted to take a moment to say thank you to @Kate McCauley for the AMAZING coaching session last night. The value, the clarity, and the guidance were exactly what our community needed. I also want to shout out everyone who got their Origin Stories in, this is BIG. This is the beginning of crafting a TRUE brand, not just content. One quick reminder as you continue posting your videos on Instagram and TikTok: • Use storytelling in your caption, not just the video Your caption should reinforce your journey, your message, and your “why.” • TAG & COLLABORATE with our IG page: @wywnilcommunity We want to share your work, amplify your stories, and showcase your growth to our audience. This is how visibility grows. This is how confidence builds. This is how opportunities start stacking. Proud of this community. Keep showing up.