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Ben Wiegman: Making Music in the NIL Era
Baseball has been a lifelong passion for Ben Wiegman. The sophomore pitcher from Louisville also has another notable hobby: creating music. After dropping an EP, Wiegman has received support from fans and NIL has allowed him to explore new opportunities off the field....
Making the Most of NIL with Darien Rencher
Darien Rencher made his mark at Clemson. While enjoying success on the football field, he also made an impact in the community. Recipient of numerous awards including the 2020 Disney Spirit Award, 2021 Clemson Community MVP, and 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, he was...
Top 10 Most Marketable Softball and Baseball Student-Athletes
Ranking the top 10 baseball and softball student-athletes across the NCAA, based on NIL Value: 1. Montana Fouts | Alabama Softball As one of the best softball players in the country, Fouts took the NIL era by storm by running her own Be The Blessing youth...
4 Tips for a Strong NIL Partnership
Athletes are influential, but they are not influencers. Brands play a critical role in an athlete’s NIL experience, and how they communicate with athletes can make or break a campaign. Here’s how to successfully communicate with student-athletes to make...
Opendorse Disclosure Summaries and Tax Season FAQs
To put a bow on another year of the NIL era, there is one last item to prepare for – taxes. You’ve heard about this from Opendorse, your athletic staff, and advisors, but now it’s time to get down to business. April 18, Tax Day, is coming. Disclosure Summary...
What if you could make NIL money off your major?
When someone asks, “What’s your major?” to an athlete, it’s fair to say the last thing they consider in that conversation is NIL opportunities. But companies are searching for athletes by major. For example, let’s say a local bank wants to do a promotional campaign....