This Week on ICYMI NIL

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Friday Focus: Challenging Your Comfort Zone

As athletes, we often find ourselves pushing physical limits, but what about our mental and emotional boundaries?

This week, we challenge you to step outside your comfort zone.

What’s one thing you can commit to that makes you feel a little uncomfortable?

It could be striking up a conversation with a teammate you’ve never spoken to, trying a new training technique, or even sharing your personal goals with a mentor.

Each small step can lead to significant growth both on and off the field.

Remember, growth happens when we embrace discomfort. By challenging ourselves, we not only enhance our skills but also develop resilience and confidence – essential traits for success in athletics and life!I’d love to hear what you decide to tackle this week.

Share your challenges below, and let’s support each other in our journeys!

Fanatics & Boardroom Team Up to Launch Career Development Program

Fanatics and Boardroom have announced "Chapter: Next," a three-day career development program designed to equip athletes and their management teams with essential business skills for success beyond sports.

Scheduled for June 18-20, 2025, in New York, the program will feature professional development initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and networking sessions with industry leaders, culminating at Fanatics Fest.

Power Conferences to Form New Entity to Oversee Athlete Compensation?

Power conferences are proposing a shift in NCAA governance, seeking greater authority over rule-making, policy decisions, and championship structures, which could significantly alter the landscape of college athletics.

This move reflects the conferences' desire to have more control over athlete compensation and the overall management of collegiate sports.

The NIL Boom Hits Elite High School Prospects

The expansion of NIL deals into high school sports is transforming amateur athletics, with young athletes like Ethan Holliday and Kaleena Smith securing major brand endorsements before graduation.

Out2Win highlights how this growing trend reflects both the shifting dynamics of sports marketing and the rising marketability of emerging talent.

Launchpad U: The Future of Leadership & Career Growth

?? The Wait Is Over—Introducing LaunchpadU! ??

Earlier this week, we announced the official launch of LaunchpadU, a program designed to help athletes and young professionals unlock their full potential—on and off the field.

Over the past three years, The Players NIL has connected with thousands of high school and college athletes.

One thing is clear: they’re not looking for another rigid, one-size-fits-all educational program.

They want real, actionable insights, interactive experiences, and genuine support to build a plan that helps them live their dreams.

That’s exactly what LaunchpadU delivers.

This program is designed to meet athletes where they are, providing:

? Essential life and leadership skills that matter

?? Personal brand strategies to stand out in any arena

?? Career exploration tools beyond sports

?? Ongoing support to achieve personal and professional goals

This isn’t just a program—it’s a movement to redefine success for the next generation of athletes.

?? We’re live!

Are you ready to launch?

Step 1 Register to gain access to the FIVE PIllars curriculum

Step 2 You will receive a calendar link to THREE consulting appointments

Step 3 Fill out the onboarding form to prepare for our work together

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