The Parent's Guide To NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) w/ Joy Harris

Raising Elite Competitors

Are you a parent of a young athlete, curious about the game-changing world of NIL (Name, Image & Likeness)? Join us in this episode as we explore NIL with Joy Harris, a student athlete advocate. It’s not just for college athletes – it could impact your child’s athletic journey. Let’s dive in!

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• A New Perspective: Beyond College Athletics
• Getting Started: The Joy Harris Approach
• Understanding NIL: The Basics
• Monetary Gain and College Education Funding
• Graduating Debt-Free
• Expanding Your Personal Brand
• Why Now is the Perfect Time for NIL: Getting Started
• Scholarships and a Shift in Mindset
• Beyond Local Scholarships: Explore the World of Opportunities
• Don’t Be Afraid to Dive In

For more insights and a deep dive into the world of NIL, we encourage you to listen to the full podcast episode. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
[01:50] Introduction to Joy Harris. Joy is a student athlete advocate and entrepreneur who believes in making the world of sports more accessible to young athletes.
[03:00] Joy Harris talks about her background and how she got started in advocating for student-athletes and their parents.
[05:00] Definition of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and its significance for student-athletes.
[06:00] Clarification that NIL is not limited to Division I athletes and is available for athletes at all levels, including high school.
[08:00] Examples of NIL deals for student-athletes, including local partnerships with businesses and online brand deals.
[09:00] Discussion about the benefits of pursuing NIL deals for student-athletes, including monetary gain, funding college education, and expanding their personal brand.
[10:00] How NIL can help students graduate college debt-free and reduce the financial burden of tuition.
[11:00] The role of NIL in networking and creating opportunities for student-athletes’ future careers.
[12:00] The importance of building a personal brand for student-athletes to attract NIL opportunities.
[14:00] The flexibility and income potential of NIL compared to traditional part-time jobs for student-athletes.
[15:00] A mindset shift for student-athletes to take control of their future and not wait to be recruited.
[16:00] The importance of college as a networking opportunity and how NIL can help bridge the networking gap for student-athletes.
[17:00] The evolving landscape of NIL and potential changes in regulations in the future.
[19:00] How to get started with NIL and the importance of building an authentic personal brand.
[21:00] Information about the "How to Get Paid Before Going Pro" scholarship for student-athletes.
[22:00] A discussion about finding scholarships and tips for students and parents to seek out opportunities.
[24:00] The importance of expanding the search for scholarships beyond the local community.
[25:00] The benefit of diversifying scholarship options and not solely relying on being recruited for a sports scholarship.
[26:00] Encouragement for parents and student-athletes not to be afraid of the NIL landscape and to actively seek opportunities.

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