Whether it's through entrepreneurship, e-commerce, or content creation, there are endless opportunities for athletes to monetize their NIL and build a lasting legacy beyond their time on the field.

Securing sponsorship deals as an athlete is all about standing out from the competition and showing your value. Avoid the common mistakes, promote yourself effectively, target the right company, perform at your best, don’t get yourself in bad light and join a community that will help increase your reach. With determination and the right strategies, you can achieve your sponsorship goals. Go for it!

To raise money for their sports, athletes organize events like car washes, candy sales, raffles, t-shirt sales, junk drives, hire teams, virtual yard sales, peer-to-peer fundraising and even panhandling! Why is fundraising so critical to the athlete experience?