This video provides an overview of the current patchwork approach to NIL, with policies differing from state to state.
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism
Little League Baseball provides big stage for youth athletes but its NIL rules are murky
There’s no bigger stage for a youth athlete than the annual Little League World Series, an international tournament for youth baseball stars every August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Impact of NIL on transfers is unknown but raises questions for high school officials
A star basketball recruit moves from one top high school program to another in the Washington D.C. area, just before the start of the school year. Two more top prospects leave Alabama for Georgia.
Even in the era of high school NIL, most states oppose collectives
In high school sports, getting paid isn’t prohibited for all athletes anymore. In 41 states and Washington, DC, athletic associations permit high school players to be compensated for use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
For College HUNKS, Portland Gear, high school athletes are star endorsers
In the eyes of some business owners, NIL deals with high school athletes are new and untested.
Boom in NIL opportunities exposes need for education for athletes and their parents
As the number of state high school athletic associations that allow Name, Image and Likeness deals for athletes has grown, the need for NIL education seemingly has grown as well.
Can high school athletes get NIL deals? It depends what state you’re in
Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is more the rule than the exception in high school sports. In 41 states and the District of Columbia, high school associations permit athletes to be compensated for appearing in advertisements and for using social media to pitch products. Four additional states permit NIL on a highly restricted basis.
As NIL comes to high school sports, its impact is being hotly debated
In 41 states and Washington, D.C., any high school player — from a quarterback to a soccer goalie — can have an NIL deal.
Wealth, fame help pro athletes to help others — but leading a charity can be challenging
Heading a nonprofit organization is demanding. Even the most well-meaning athletes can be tripped up by time demands, a lack of administrative experience or just bad advice.
As philanthropists, some athletes look to fans, sponsors while others rely on personal wealth
Some philanthropy experts emphasize that charity is the same whether funds come from an athlete who started a charity or from another source.