NIL Playbook for Families

From High-School Recruitment to Pro Contracts: Protecting Athletes with NIL Strategies, Compliance, and Family Playbooks

De: Nolan J. Blackbridge

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The NIL Playbook for Families is the first comprehensive guide to navigating the Name, Image, and Likeness era from high-school recruiting to professional transitions. Written in the clear, authoritative voice of a seasoned coach and sports writer, this book equips parents, athletes, and advisors with practical strategies to protect eligibility, evaluate contracts, and build lasting financial security.

Each chapter tackles the real challenges families face. From deciphering recruiting letters and managing eligibility, to comparing financial baselines and tracking recruitment calendars across sports, readers learn how to separate genuine opportunity from predatory noise. The book explains how to evaluate NIL contracts, introduce legal and financial counsel, and manage the tax consequences of teenage income. It also explores the rise of university collectives, the complexity of multi-year endorsement structures, and the realities of managing brand development sport by sport—football, basketball, Olympic disciplines, and beyond.

Beyond immediate deals, the NIL Playbook for Families emphasizes sustainability. Families are guided through establishing trusts, building investment portfolios, planning for peak earning years, and protecting against injury or transfer-related disruption. The book concludes by exploring emerging NIL frontiers: esports, youth leagues, and international markets—equipping readers to adapt to a rapidly changing environment where regulation always lags opportunity.

Clear, disciplined, and grounded in real-world case studies, this book respects readers’ intelligence without jargon or fluff. It is the definitive NIL guide for parents who want to safeguard their athletes’ futures while seizing opportunities responsibly. Whether your child is just entering high-school recruitment or preparing for professional negotiations, this playbook ensures families stay one step ahead in the NIL era.