NIL Spotlight
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<p>College sports changed overnight. NIL Spotlight is your weekly playbook for navigating Name, Image, and Likeness with confidence. Hosted by NIL Gameplan expert Brian Davidson, we bring you real conversations with athletes, agents, coaches, and industry leaders shaping the future of NIL.</p>
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July 10, 2026
7% Chance: The Real Odds of Playing College Sports with Dr.John DeWitt, founder JD Football Training
<p>The NIL era has changed everything, but not always in the ways athletes and families think. In this episode, Dr. John DeWitt breaks down the myths and realities of NIL deals, college recruitment, and the transfer portal. With only 7% of high school athletes historically making it to the college level and with that number shrinking, the stakes have never been higher. Dr. DeWitt shares what families get wrong about scholarships, how the transfer portal has raised the competition bar, and what athletes should actually be focused on to improve their shot at playing at the next level. <br /><br /><b>About John:</b><br />Dr. John DeWitt is a former SEC and professional football player turned advocate for student-athletes and their families. Drawing from his own experience in high-level competition, he works with high schools, athletic directors, coaches, and families to navigate the increasingly complex world of NIL, recruiting, the transfer portal, and athlete well-being. A YMHFA-certified mental health first aid advocate and author of <i>The High School NIL Reality Guide</i>, Dr. DeWitt helps today's athletes make informed decisions before they get locked into opportunities they don't fully understand, covering everything from eligibility and compliance to the emotional pressures of identity, social media, and performance culture.<br /></p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><p>0:03 — Intro and John’s background</p><p>0:31 — Athlete background and rise to the pros</p><p>4:31 — Student-athlete education and what’s being missed in NIL</p><p>6:38 — Key differences between states on high school NIL</p><p>9:11 — What NIL opens up for student athletes and families</p><p>13:08 — Examples of local NIL deals like pizza and gyms</p><p>15:05 — Agents, lawyers, and contract mistakes</p><p>19:29 — Balancing student, sports, business, and NIL fit</p><p>22:32 — Why so many athletes, parents, and coaches are confused</p><p>24:19 — John’s work helping families understand NIL</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Dr John DeWitt:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-dewitt/" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Brian Davidson<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrdavidson/" target="_blank"><b>Linkedin</b></a><br /><br /><b>Get Started with NIL</b></p><p>If you're navigating NIL or supporting a student-athlete, understanding branding and strategy early can make a major difference in long-term success. Make sure to get started for free at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nilgameplan.com" target="_blank"><b>nilgameplan.com</b></a></p><p></p><p> </p>
June 26, 2026
The Agent Fee Trap Nobody Warns You About with Michael Flores, co-founder of Triad Sports
<p>In this episode, Michael Flores, co-founder of Triad Sports, shares his personal journey through college athletics, the transfer portal, and the opportunities and pitfalls of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. He breaks down the realities behind recruiting, agent involvement, and how student-athletes can take control of their future.<br /><br /><b>About Michael:</b><br /><b>Michael Flores</b> is a co-founder of Triad NIL and former college football offensive lineman whose career took him from the Ivy League at Dartmouth to Old Dominion, where he earned a Master's in Sports Management and started all 12 games at center, to his final season at Louisville, where he helped beat #2 Miami and won the Boca Raton Bowl. Along the way, he interned in commercial real estate, navigated the transfer portal firsthand, and watched the NIL landscape reshape college athletics in real time. That experience became the foundation for Triad NIL, which he co-founded to give student-athletes the contract literacy, agent guidance, and financial education he wished he'd had. <br /></p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><p>00:00 - Guest introduction and Michael’s background in college sports<br />00:20 - The Ivy League recruitment process and academic priorities<br />01:00 - Financial aid and scholarship myths in Ivy League schools<br />02:00 - Transition from Dartmouth to Old Dominion and initial transfer considerations<br />03:30 - The impact of NIL on transfer decisions and athlete awareness<br />04:20 - How NIL started influencing college athlete decisions post-COVID<br />05:00 - The role of agents: from offers to high fees and self-managed strategies<br />06:45 - The founding of Triad Sports and motivation to help student-athletes<br />08:00 - Early NIL awareness and misconceptions about brand endorsements and pay-to-play<br />09:15 - The “free agency” era and agent influence on NIL deals<br />10:30 - Different agent fee structures and how families can evaluate them<br />11:50 - The common lack of understanding among athletes about contract details<br />13:00 - The importance of early planning and involvement in recruiting and NIL tactics<br />15:00 - How current athletes can stay proactive and build their network<br />16:30 - The significance of building trust with coaches and the small-world nature of college sports<br />17:45 - Selecting trustworthy agents and questions to ask before signing<br />19:00 - Mistakes athletes make regarding contract comprehension and ethical issues in the NIL space<br />20:45 - When to start thinking about NIL: high school versus college stages<br />22:00 - Tips for athletes and families to take control of their recruitment and NIL process<br />23:30 - How to evaluate agents: results, network, reputation, and fees<br />25:00 - The importance of understanding contract terms and avoiding exploitative practices<br />26:00 - Starting early: the ideal timeline for recruitment and NIL planning<br />28:00 - The key mentality: having a long-term game plan with education and mentorship<br />29:15 - Connecting with Michael for guidance and resources</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Michael Flores:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://triadnil.com/" target="_blank">Triad NIL Website</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Brian Davidson<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrdavidson/" target="_blank"><b>Linkedin</b></a><br /><br /><b>Get Started with NIL</b></p><p>If you're navigating NIL or supporting a student-athlete, understanding branding and strategy early can make a major difference in long-term success. Make sure to get started for free at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nilgameplan.com" target="_blank"><b>nilgameplan.com</b></a><br /></p><p></p><p> </p>
June 19, 2026
NIL, AI, and the New Athlete Economy with Ayden Syal, CEO of MOGL
<p><b>About Ayden Syal-</b><br />Ayden Syal is an industry-recognized sports technology entrepreneur and marketing innovator featured in Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Adweek, CNBC, ESPN, and Sportico, and is a frequent keynote and panel speaker across sports, media, and technology events. After graduating from Notre Dame and building experience at Morgan Stanley, Lexington Partners, and IHS Markit, he co-founded MOGL, a venture-backed sports-tech platform that automates mass-scale influencer marketing by connecting brands and fans with athlete influencers for sponsorships, endorsements, UGC content, and more, with integrated reporting, compliance monitoring, and payment facilitation. Trusted by major NCAA athletic departments, NIL collectives, NBC Sports, and Notre Dame Athletics, MOGL won the SXSW Pitch Competition, earned a Sports Business Journal Power Player recognition, and is backed by Magarac Venture Partners, PivotNorth Capital, and Penske Media Corporation.</p><p> </p><p><b>Timestamps</b></p><p></p><p>00:00 The Birth of MOGL: Vision and Mission</p><p>02:08 Growth and Evolution of Mogul</p><p>05:47 Equal Access in the NIL Space</p><p>07:24 Understanding Value: Athletes and Brands</p><p>10:26 Amplifying Athlete Campaigns</p><p>12:23 The Future of NIL and Mogul</p><p>16:11 Education Gaps for Student Athletes<br /><br /><b>Connect</b> <br />Aydan Syal on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aydensmogl.yal/?skipRedirect=true" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mogl.online/" target="_blank">MOGL</a></p><p><br /><b>Brian Davidson on</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrdavidson/" target="_blank"><b> Linkedin</b></a><br /><br /><b>Get Started with NIL</b></p><p>If you're navigating NIL or supporting a student-athlete, understanding branding and strategy early can make a major difference in long-term success. Make sure to get started for free at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nilgameplan.com" target="_blank"><b>nilgameplan.com</b></a></p><p> </p>
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- What is NIL Spotlight?
<p>College sports changed overnight. NIL Spotlight is your weekly playbook for navigating Name, Image, and Likeness with confidence. Hosted by NIL Gameplan expert Brian Davidson, we bring you real conversations with athletes, agents, coaches, and industry leaders shaping the future of NIL.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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