Navigating NIL: Recent Episodes
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NIL has thrown the world of college athletics into a state of upheaval. In this chaotic environment has emerged a major need for education. Eccker Sports has fulfilled that need by working with major stakeholders throughout the nation to educate athletes, coaches, and parents as they navigate the murky waters of NIL. Eccker Sports has become the expert on all things NIL, and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be collaborating with industry leading guests to further our educational mission and launch a podcast for those hoping to become NIL experts: Welcome to Navigating NIL: Powered by Eccker Sports
ScoutSmart joins Navigating NIL to discuss the ways that NIL has impacted recruiting, what athletes should focus on during the recruitment process, and how athletes can prepare themselves for NIL at the college level. ScoutSmart also provides insight into their new NIL value predictor, which can change the way athletes and coaches understand and evaluate one’s true NIL potential.
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Former NFL fullback, Jed Collins, joins the podcast to discuss everything from his NFL career to his experience in the world of financial literacy. Jed gives insight into his childhood, lessons learned during his athletic career, his many interests off the field, and more.
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Join us on "Navigating NIL" as we explore the empowering journey of Sofia Chepenik, a highly touted women's lacrosse player who recently completed her freshman year at Clemson University. In this month's Eccker 10, Sofia provides valuable insights into her recruitment process, her experiences at Clemson and in the transfer portal, and the transformative role of NIL in collegiate sports.
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In this episode of Navigating NIL, we sit down with Terian Williams, a freshman defensive back at Stanford, who has already amassed nearly 50 NIL deals. We delve into Terian's life growing up as an athlete, his deep-rooted commitment to service, and the reasons behind his choice to attend Stanford. Terian shares his experiences at the university, sheds light on his positive utilization of NIL opportunities, and provides valuable insights into his approach to the ever-changing NIL landscape.
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Join us as Josiah opens up about his experience as a high schooler monetizing his talents through NIL. Josiah offers valuable insights on how he built his personal brand and harnessed the power of endorsements. Discover the strategies, and challenges that propelled Josiah to the forefront of this new era in sports as he looks to lead the charge for athletes looking to use NIL for good.
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"On this week's Navigating NIL, we caught up with agent and lawyer Christian Addison to discuss his path to starting his own agency, what he looks for in an athlete, where NIL is headed, and more.
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Listen to former Division 1 pitcher and founder of Athletes to Athletes Reid Meyer speak about the intersection of his athletics career and mental health, journey from athlete to entrepreneur, and why he believes there is no bigger factor in the college process than the fit.
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Ronnie Baker and Tyler Wallach from NILVillage are back in studio to talk about NIL’s impact on recruiting, how NIL can be used to contribute to the community, and more.
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Join us in learning more about a unique NIL crowdfunding marketplace, NIL Village. Listen to hear about how Olympian Ronnie Baker and his partner, lawyer Tyler Wallach, are joining forces to raise money directly from crowdfunding to help athletes outside the top 2% achieve their goals through NIL.
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Bedford Agency founder Bryan Bedford brings a unique perspective to the world of recruiting and NIL. From his time as a collegiate track athlete to his days building a football program from scratch, he's seen it all. Tune in to learn more about Bedford's unconventional path to becoming a leader in the NIL and recruiting industry.
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In this episode of Navigating NIL, we continue the conversation with Eccker Sports co-founder Tim Prukop on the need for education and proper information in the NIL industry along with where NIL is now, and where it’s headed next.
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Tim Prukop, a football lifer with a D1 football career and an enviable coaching resume knows better than most how important trust is in the sports industry. Tune in to hear about the many experiences in his life that shaped his passion for helping athletes and their coaches succeed in the NIL era of sports.
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In part two of our interview with Eccker Sports founder, Randy Eccker, we get the chance to learn about NIL, why being educated on the topic matters, and what Eccker Sports and others are doing to help leverage NIL for good.
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Randy Eccker has lived a multitude of lives within the sports industry, culminating in his status as a true trailblazer when it comes to digital streaming, analytics, and now, NIL. Tune in to learn about his journey from college athlete to coach, broadcaster, businessman, and beyond.
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NIL has thrown the world of college athletics into a state of upheaval. In this chaotic environment has emerged a major need for education. Eccker Sports has fulfilled that need by working with major stakeholders throughout the nation to educate athletes, coaches, and parents as they navigate the murky waters of NIL. Eccker Sports has become the expert on all things NIL, and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be collaborating with industry leading guests to further our educational mission and launch a podcast for those hoping to become NIL experts: Welcome to Navigating NIL: Powered by Eccker Sports
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