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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.
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