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Opendorse Helps NAIA Athletes

Opendorse Helps NAIA Athletes

Opendorse is the exclusive NIL partner of the NAIA. This is a big deal. This is what it means for you. What is NIL? Your Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) are what you can use to make money for promoting a product or service. You can earn compensation from your NIL...

NAIA Sponsors Should Support Student-Athletes

NAIA Sponsors Should Support Student-Athletes

While some college athletes have landed flashy national endorsements, local sponsors have been the primary drivers of NIL in its first few months. Opendorse, the preferred NIL partner of NAIA sponsors, makes it easy to connect with athletes.Opendorse data shows 62.3%...

NAIA Continues Leadership with Opendorse Partnership

NAIA Continues Leadership with Opendorse Partnership

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is a governing body of college athletics that is home to 252 institutions, 21 conferences, and 77,000 student-athletes competing in 27 sports. Since 1937, the Kansas City-based organization has focused on...

Let’s Talk: Mental Health and NIL

Let’s Talk: Mental Health and NIL

For most athletes, NIL is new. And when something is new, it can carry many emotions such as excitement, uncertainty, or stress.  Like anything else, athletes should consider their mental well-being before diving into NIL. There are time demands, possible...

NIL Opportunities Can Close the Scholarship Gap

NIL Opportunities Can Close the Scholarship Gap

98% of student-athletes will have their athletic career end when they walk across the stage to get their diploma.  The window is small. To make the most of their time in the spotlight and maximize their college experience,...

Most Marketable Collegiate Gymnasts

Most Marketable Collegiate Gymnasts

Ranking the top 10 gymnasts across the NCAA, based on NIL Value: 1. Sunisa Lee | Auburn University  A 2020 Olympic medalist taking home gold in All-Around, silver with Team USA in the team competition, and bronze...

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