NIL Education Resources

3 WORKSHOPS. 1 GOAL.

UNDERSTAND NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AND HOW TO SUCCEED

The Middle Atlantic PGA and Influential Athlete have partnered to bring members a collection of workshops designed specifically for golfers to navigate and succeed in the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).

A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to NIL designed specifically for Middle Atlantic
PGA golfers operating under the NIL policies of Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This course explains what NIL is, what’s allowed and
prohibited for high school athletes, how to protect eligibility, and how golfers can
prepare now for opportunities in college. The perfect foundation for understanding NIL
safely, confidently, and in a golf-focused way.

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Your personal brand is your competitive advantage both on the course and online. This course teaches golfers how to build a strong, authentic brand that reflects their personality, values, and performance. Athletes learn how to present themselves with confidence, create meaningful content, communicate effectively, and grow influence the right way under your state’s specific guidelines. Ideal for golfers who want to elevate their presence and prepare for future NIL success.

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This course shows junior golfers exactly how to approach businesses the right way. Athletes learn how to identify good-fit brands, craft a professional pitch, communicate their value, and understand what a partnership should and should not look like while still under your state’s specific rules. A practical, golf-specific guide for athletes who want to develop real-world skills they can use in high school, college, and beyond.

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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has transformed youth, high school, and college sports. The rules continue to evolve, giving athletes new opportunities to earn income from their personal brand – while also introducing responsibilities they must understand to protect their eligibility. That’s why we’ve partnered with Influential Athlete, the premier NIL education company, to provide clear, trusted guidance and support for all our members.

NIL can open the door to everything from small earning opportunities that help make school more affordable to life-changing income that supports an athlete or their family. But with these opportunities come important rules, requirements, and boundaries. Whether an athlete chooses to pursue NIL or not, NIL is now part of the athlete experience and knowing how it works is essential.

NIL allows student-athletes to earn money with their brand from things like:

• Social media posts
• Brand partnerships
• Coaching at camps, clinics, and making appearances
• Selling merchandise or autographs
• Business ventures tied to their identity as an athlete

And they can do all of this without losing their eligibility, as long as they follow the rules.

1. Policy Change at State and State Athletic Association Levels: High School Athletes in Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Can Now Profit From NIL

Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Name, Image, and Likeness for student-athletes, the five states updated their respective bylaws – either at the state level or state high school athletic association level – to allow high school athletes to earn money from their Name, Image, and Likeness without risking their eligibility, however, there are rules in place for what an athlete can and cannot do, and things differ state to state, school to school.

This allowance of NIL marks a major shift for young athletes and makes education around NIL more important than ever.  

2. Increased Reporting & Compliance Requirements

With greater earning opportunities comes stricter oversight.
Athletes must now:

• • Report any NIL deal worth more than $600 (only if an athlete is in college or plans to attend an NCAA Division I school)
    • If this applies to you, the reporting of deals can be done at nilgo.com
    • Expect potential third-party review of contracts
  • Report all deals to any school you’ve committed to, or at least ask about their disclosure policy and what you need to do to remain compliant
  • The MPSSAA and WVSSAC do not require disclosure at this time – but check to make sure you are aware of any individual NIL policy your school may have
  • PIAA athletes need to report deals to their athletic director or principal within 72 hours of signing a deal

• DCSAA athletes need to report deals to DCSAA in writing

• VHSL athletes need to report deals in writing to their athletic director or principal within 72 hours of signing a deal
• Ask your school athletic director if there is anything you need to know about disclosing your deal to your school.  Remember, all schools can have their own policy within the state or athletic association’s policy.

Understanding NIL is essential because:

• Rules are changing fast, and violations can impact eligibility
• Bad actors exist, and athletes who aren’t informed are more vulnerable
• Parents need clarity so they can help guide their athlete safely
• Proper understanding protects athletes, their reputations, and their future opportunities

Our NIL Education Partner

To ensure our members have access to accurate, trustworthy, expert-led information, we’ve partnered exclusively with Influential Athlete, the leader in NIL education for schools, associations, and athletic organizations nationwide.

All NIL education provided to our members comes directly from Influential Athlete to ensure consistent, high-quality guidance.

You can learn more about the founders and their expertise below or visit their website influentialathlete.com