NIL CLass LIST

Class 1 – What Is NIL?

Introduces the foundation of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) by explaining how college and high-school athletes can legally profit from their personal brands. Students learn the difference between amateur eligibility and professional status, explore the NCAA’s 2021 policy change, and understand how NIL opportunities can shape an athlete’s future both on and off the field. 

Class 2 – Why NIL Matters for High-School Athletes

Explains why early NIL education empowers high-school athletes to build their brands responsibly before college. The class covers recruiting implications, school compliance, and how learning NIL fundamentals early leads to stronger college and sponsorship opportunities.

Class 3 – Building Your Personal and Athlete Brand

Teaches athletes how to identify their core values, passions, and unique story to create an authentic personal brand. Students learn to align their image with long-term goals, ensuring consistency across interviews, social media, and sponsorships.

Class 4 – Social Media for Athletes

Outlines best practices for creating and managing professional social-media profiles. Topics include profile optimization, consistent posting schedules, follower engagement, and balancing personal posts with brand-safe content.

Class 5 – The Power of Storytelling

Shows athletes how to craft compelling personal narratives that connect emotionally with fans and brands, turning followers into loyal supporters.

Class 6 – Creating a Media Kit

Guides athletes step-by-step through developing a professional NIL media kit that highlights achievements, audience reach, and marketability for brand partnerships.

Class 7 – NIL for Parents and Families

Educates parents on NIL opportunities, rules, and financial responsibilities so they can effectively support their student-athletes through brand deals and compliance requirements.

Class 8 – Managing Your Time and Commitments

Helps athletes balance academics, athletics, and NIL responsibilities by providing time-management strategies and scheduling templates.

Class 9 – Understanding Contracts and Agreements

Breaks down key legal elements of NIL contracts so athletes can read, understand, and negotiate terms confidently with brands and agents.

Class 10 – Important Rules and Restrictions for NIL

Details the NCAA, state, and institutional guidelines that govern NIL activities, explaining what’s allowed and what’s off-limits.

Class 11 – Financial Literacy for Athletes

Teaches the basics of taxes, budgeting, and saving so athletes can responsibly manage earnings from NIL partnerships.

Class 12 – NIL and Compliance Offices

Explains the role of compliance officers, disclosure requirements, and communication between athletes, schools, and brands.

Class 13 – Identifying Potential Brand Partners

Shows athletes how to research, approach, and align with brands that share their values and audience demographics.

Class 14 – Creating Win-Win Partnerships

Covers the art of building mutually beneficial relationships between athletes and brands focused on shared goals and long-term collaboration.

Class 15 – Media Training for Athletes

Prepares athletes for interviews, press conferences, and public appearances with tips on professionalism and strong message delivery.

Class 16 – Photography and Video Essentials

Demonstrates how to capture high-quality photos and videos that elevate social media posts and sponsorship deliverables.

Class 17 – Working with Local Businesses

Encourages athletes to build NIL partnerships within their communities by connecting with local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Class 18 – Creating Content that Converts

Focuses on writing captions, producing visuals, and tracking analytics that increase engagement and deliver brand results.

Class 19 – Leveraging Community Service and Cause Marketing

Shows athletes how to integrate philanthropy and community involvement into their NIL strategy to build a stronger personal brand.

Class 20 – Building Confidence as a Public Figure

Teaches strategies for handling public attention, online criticism, and visibility with professionalism and authenticity.

Class 21 – Networking and Relationship Building

Covers how athletes can connect with coaches, alumni, business owners, and media to expand NIL opportunities.

Class 22 – Understanding Brand Value and Market Rates

Explains how audience engagement, niche, and visibility impact sponsorship pricing so athletes can negotiate fair rates.

Class 23 – NIL and Taxes

Provides an overview of tax obligations, 1099 forms, and financial organization specifically for NIL income.

Class 24 – Legal Basics for Athletes

Introduces intellectual property, licensing, and legal clauses that protect an athlete’s rights and personal brand.

Class 25 – NIL and Collectives

Breaks down how NIL collectives operate, what they support, and how athletes should evaluate collective opportunities.

Class 26 – NIL Across Different Sports

Explores how NIL varies by sport type, audience size, and visibility—from football to Olympic sports.

Class 27 – Understanding Athlete Representation

Defines the responsibilities of an NIL marketing agent versus a professional sports agent.

Class 28 – From Athlete to Broadcaster

Guides athletes exploring careers in sports media by teaching broadcasting fundamentals and demo reel creation.

Class 29 – NIL for Women’s Sports

Highlights the unique opportunities and challenges for female athletes, focusing on empowerment and visibility.

Class 30 – NIL for International Athletes

Explains visa and legal considerations that affect NIL opportunities for international student-athletes.

Class 31 – Creating Your NIL Strategy

Walks through building a personalized NIL plan with goals, brand targets, and content calendars.

Class 32 – Building Your Support Team

Outlines the essential professionals—agent, accountant, lawyer, mentor—needed for NIL success.

Class 33 – NIL Contract Negotiating and Getting Brand Deals

Teaches negotiation strategies ensuring athletes secure fair compensation while staying professional.

Class 34 – NIL Success Stories

Showcases real-life examples of athletes who have achieved major success through NIL.

Class 35 – Managing Multiple Partnerships

Explains how athletes can balance several NIL deals while staying organized and maintaining quality.

Class 36 – NIL and Mental Health

Addresses stress, pressure, and mental well-being related to NIL participation and public visibility.

Class 37 – NIL Event Planning

Teaches how to plan autograph sessions, meet-and-greets, and community events with athletes.

Class 38 – NIL Marketing Analytics

Explains how to measure engagement, reach, and ROI for NIL campaign success.

Class 39 – NIL at Division I, II and III Levels

Compares NIL rules, exposure, and resources across NCAA divisions.

Class 40 – What Division II Really Looks Like

Shares insights into D-II athletics including academic balance, time commitments, and NIL opportunities.

Class 41 – NIL Photography and Video Rights

Explains ownership, licensing, and restrictions on photos and videos used in NIL deals.

Class 42 – NIL Email and Direct Marketing

Teaches athletes how to use email campaigns to connect with fans and brands.

Class 43 – NIL Merchandising Opportunities

Covers how athletes can create and sell branded merchandise responsibly and effectively.

Class 44 – Public Speaking and Appearances

Prepares athletes for professional speaking engagements and public events.

Class 45 – NIL Website Development

Teaches how athletes can build personal websites featuring bios, media kits, to maximize NIL partnerships and sponsorships.

Class 46 – Photography Portfolio Development

Explains how to curate photo assets that represent the athlete’s brand consistently.

Class 47 – NIL Crisis Management

Covers strategies for responding to negative publicity with transparency and professionalism.

Class 48 – NIL and Non-Profit Partnerships

Shows how athletes can collaborate with charitable organizations for impact and branding.

Class 49 – NIL Business Finance and Taxes (Advanced)

Deepens tax and financial management skills for athletes with multiple revenue streams.

Class 50 – NIL Insurance and Risk Management

Explains insurance policies that protect athlete income, contracts, and intellectual property.

Class 51 – Tools for Brands and Businesses

Helps companies understand dashboards, deliverable tracking, and athlete-brand workflow best practices.

Class 52 – What to Include in an NIL Athlete Welcome Kit

Teaches brands how to design thoughtful welcome kits that build excitement and brand alignment.

Class 53 – Brand Style Guide and Guidelines

Explains how style guides ensure athletes match a company’s voice, image, and tone.

Class 54 – Collaborating on NIL Social Media Posts

Covers co-creation strategies between athletes and brands to maximize engagement and reach.

Class 55 – NIL Promo Codes and Measurement

Shows how promo codes and tracking links measure NIL success and drive sales.

Class 56 – Media Relations and Publicity for NIL Partnerships

Teaches athletes and brands how press coverage increases visibility and strengthens partnerships.

Class 57 – In-Person Meet-and-Greets and On-Site NIL Activations

Covers planning autograph sessions, events, and engagement activities for fans.

Class 58 – NIL Agent Requirements and Certifications

Explains state registration laws and training pathways for becoming a qualified NIL agent.

Class 59 – Athlete Agent Registration Requirements and Process

Walks through NCAA TeamWorks registration, state filings, and university approvals.

Class 60 – How to Meet New NIL Clients

Teaches ethical recruitment through networking, attending games, referrals, and research.

Class 61 – How to Treat NIL Clients and Athletes

Focuses on relationship building, scheduling awareness, communication, and professionalism.

Class 62 – NIL Agent Marketing and Networking

Explains how agents should market themselves and build connections at industry events.

Class 63 – What to Include in an NIL Agreement with an Athlete

Breaks down contract essentials, legal disclosures, terms, and commission structures.

Class 64 – What to Include in an NIL Brand Partnership Contract

Details clauses for deliverables, payment, independent contractor status, and compliance.

Class 65 – NIL Contract Mistakes to Avoid

Identifies common legal and operational errors and how to prevent them.

Class 66 – Licensing, Trademarks, and Copyrights for Athletes

Explains IP protection, licensing rules, and avoiding infringement in NIL content.

Class 67 – NIL Agent Social Media Recommendations

Advises agencies on maintaining professional social profiles and athlete promotion.

Class 68 – Starting an NIL Agency: Processes and Procedures

Covers how to document and organize workflows for scalable agency operations.

Class 69 – Tracking Athletes and Maintaining Relationships

Teaches how to monitor athletic progress, NIL deliverables, and build lasting connections.

Class 70 – Content Creation and Staffing

Covers creating high-quality content and hiring support staff to manage growing workloads.

Class 71 – Athlete Marketing and Promotional Tools

Shows agents how to promote athletes through websites, social media, and testimonials.

Class 72 – Documents and Dashboards

Explains the organizational tools, systems, and tracking dashboards needed to run a professional agency.