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Athlete Services

One athlete.
One coordinated plan.

Every engagement is scoped to the athlete—their sport, age, goals, and where they are right now. Not every service belongs in every plan, and younger athletes begin with age-appropriate foundations.

01

Athlete Evaluation & Recruiting Strategy

Game-film and athlete-profile review, strengths and development priorities, potential school-fit research, and recruiting positioning based on athletic, academic, and personal goals.

Who it’s for

High school and club athletes, and their families, who want an honest read on where they stand and a realistic plan for the recruiting process.

What the work can include

  • Film and profile review
  • Strengths and development priorities
  • School-fit research across levels
  • Recruiting timeline and positioning
  • Family strategy conversation
02

Coach Outreach & Visibility

School and coach research, athlete introductions, recruiting materials, personalized outreach, follow-up, and communication organization.

Who it’s for

Athletes ready to be introduced to programs that fit, with materials that make a coach’s evaluation easier.

What the work can include

  • Target school and coach lists
  • Recruiting profile and one-page materials
  • Personalized introductions
  • Follow-up and response tracking
  • Coach communication coaching
03

Personal Brand Development

Athlete identity, values, story, differentiators, messaging, profile optimization, and marketability.

Who it’s for

Athletes at any stage. Younger athletes start with age-appropriate foundations and responsible visibility.

What the work can include

  • Identity, values, and story
  • Messaging and bio
  • Profile optimization
  • Responsible-presence guidance
  • Marketability review
04

Content & Social Media

Content strategy, planning, production coordination, editing, and social media management according to the engagement — showing performance, preparation, personality, academics, and community.

Who it’s for

Athletes who want a consistent, credible public presence without it taking over their training or school.

What the work can include

  • Content pillars and calendar
  • Filming direction and production coordination
  • Editing
  • Account management (by scope)
  • Performance review
05

NIL Brand Partnerships

Readiness assessment, prospective partner identification, media kits, proposals, outreach, negotiation, and campaign coordination.

Who it’s for

Athletes whose eligibility, schedule, and presence support commercial partnerships.

What the work can include

  • NIL readiness assessment
  • Partner identification
  • Media kit and proposals
  • Outreach and negotiation
  • Campaign and deliverable coordination
06

School Revenue-Share Agreements

Support evaluating and negotiating proposed school agreements — compensation, payment schedules, obligations, rights, exclusivity, renewal, termination, and other business terms.

Who it’s for

College athletes and incoming signees reviewing a proposed agreement from a school.

What the work can include

  • Term-by-term review
  • Questions to raise
  • Negotiation support
  • Coordination with compliance or legal professionals as needed
07

Business & Venture Support

Planning, branding, and formation coordination for athletes building something beyond the game.

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How an inquiry works
  1. 01

    Inquire

    Share where the athlete is and what you’re hoping to accomplish.

  2. 02

    Consult

    We talk through goals and fit, and recommend the right scope.

  3. 03

    Proposal

    You receive a scope and investment based on the work involved. Pricing is inquiry-based.

We don’t guarantee scholarships, offers, roster spots, NIL deals, income, or follower growth. We do the work that gives an athlete a clearer, better-prepared shot.

Next step

Let’s plan your
next move.

Tell us where your athlete or program is today—and where you want to go.

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