announcing The summer NIL/mba speaker series.

Email bill@studentathleteinsights.com to join the wait list for the Summer. Sessions are 7:00pm-8:30pm ET, on Wednesdays July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6.

Guest Faculty for the Summer Series will be announced on June 2 (see past speakers below.)

The NIL/mba is the leading course for professional service providers, athletic administrators, and entrepreneurs - taught by guest faculty who are creating NIL’s future.

Summer ‘25 Cohort Schedule

The NIL/mba Speaker Series is a six-week, live-Zoom, intensive course designed for professionals who want to lead in the NIL era.

  • Duration: July 2 - August 6, 2025

  • Format: Live Zoom sessions every Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Now in its third year, this program brings together the most comprehensive faculty of NIL experts ever assembled. These thought leaders, practitioners, and trailblazers deliver unmatched insights, strategies, and real-world applications.

Meet the Experts Leading the NIL/mba Series This Summer

The NIL/mba Speaker Series brings together the most respected voices in Name, Image, and Likeness. These confirmed speakers are the individuals shaping the present - and future of NIL.

Bill Carter, NIL's Leading Educator and 30 Year Sports Industry Pro

Danielle Davison, Assistant Athletic Director for NIL at University of Michigan

Dev Sethi, Chief Operating Officer at Athlete.org

Kristi Dosh, NIL Consultant, National Sports Business Reporter, Author

Sam Green, NIL Athletes’ Go-To Content Creator and AthleteCon Founder

Who Should Attend?

Since the start of the NIL/mba 3+ years ago, participants have included pro athletes, student-athletes, parents, and journalists, but each cohort is mostly comprised of four type of professionals:

  • Financial Advisors, Attorneys, Agents and other Professional Service Providers learning to apply your skills to the NIL ecosystem.

  • AD’s, Compliance Officers, Coaches, and Other Athletic Administrators gaining essential knowledge to support their student-athletes.

  • Entrepreneurs develop a strategy to create a new business within the NIL ecosystem.

  • Brands and Sports Organizations form NIL partnerships with student-athletes or develop new policies to adapt to NIL.

Not sure the NIL/mba is right for you? Click here to email me and tell me what you do.

Program Highlights

  • Weekly live sessions with industry-leading experts.

  • Actionable insights into all major aspects of NIL.

  • Recordings and transcripts of all sessions.

  • Small-group format for interactive learning.

  • Networking with leading NIL experts and peers.

  • Access to the NIL/mba private LinkedIn Group for networking and additional content.

Testimonials

Past Speakers

Bill Carter, Founder of Student-Athlete Insights

Blake Lawrence, Co-founder of Opendorse

Darien Harris, Assistant Athletic Director/Business Development & NIL Strategy at Michigan State University

Spencer Harris, Executive Director of House of Victory, Official NIL Collective for USC Athletics

Solly Fulp, EVP of NIL Growth & Development at Learfield

Darren Heitner, Founder of HEITNERLEGAL

Sam Green, NIL Athletes’ go-to Content Creator and AthleteCon Founder

Mit Winter, Attorney at Kennyhertz Perry

Chase Garrett, Founder and CEO of Icon Source

Jay Ezelle, Attorney at Starnes Davis Florie LLP and Yea Alabama Collective

Maddie Walsh, Former Assistant Director of NIL at UCLA

2025 Schedule

The NIL/mba Speaker Series runs in 5 cohorts throughout the year, with a maximum of 20 participants per cohort. Cohorts sell out, so please add your name to the waiting list.

  • February/March Cohort: February 5 - March 12 (sold out; completed)

  • April/May Cohort: April 16 - May 21 (sold out; completed)

  • July/August Cohort: July 2 - August 6

  • September/October Cohort: September 10 - October 15

  • November/December Cohort: November 12 - December 17

NIL/mba Certification

Earn a certification that demonstrates mastery of NIL topics.

Your digital certification includes:

  • Issue date, badge description, and skills earned.

  • Shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, CVs, and websites.

  • Unique verification URL for credibility.

Tuition & Discounts

  • Early Registration Discount: $995 ($250 off until June 15, 2025)

  • Standard Tuition: $1,245

The Digital NIL/mba is also Available!

The NIL/mba is available in an on-demand, digital course format and can be purchased today for $199.

Read more and purchase by clicking here.