Just when you thought Brian Flores' career in the NFL may be over, Mike Tomlin, the Rooney Family, and the Steelers organization, once again show true leadership when it was necessary. The Rooney's have led in a way no other organization has. Discussion on the NBA Future Basketball Operations Stars program that develops a pipeline of future basketball operations leaders who identify as women and/or people of color for front office opportunities.

*Black History Month Spotlight*** Discussion on the University of Maryland being the first FBS school to have an African American President, Athletic Director, and Head Football coach concurrently.

Luke Fedlam - President Anomaly Sports Group; Non-Agent Sports Attorney

Has seen over the course of his career how athletes have been taken advantage of in terms of money. The minute NIL was passed, he knew the athlete needed an education. NIL is an athlete being able to contract with a third party, company, or brand to lend their name image, and likeness. Essentially an athlete making a deal with a company. This is not pay-for-play. Both student-athletes and schools are learning how to deal with NIL. This is uncharted waters for everyone. This is allowing student-athlete to earn money off of their own name image and likeness. This is an opportunity for student-athletes to learn life lessons early in life. Luke explains how social media plays a big part. Studies show women athletes interact more on social media so their opportunities to earn more money increase significantly. NIL is being used as an asset by schools in recruiting. When advising families, Luke tells them to not let NIL be a major part of the decision process. HBCUs will start having some really interesting capabilities because of NIL that will highlight the benefits of HBCUs & potentially change some athletic programs. Financial literacy is key long before a student-athlete is even going to college. Education is power.