[October 2025] - NIL & Student-Athletes: Impact, Challenges, and Support Beyond Sport скачать в хорошем качестве

[October 2025] - NIL & Student-Athletes: Impact, Challenges, and Support Beyond Sport

In this conversation, guest speakers Stephen Bienko and Ben Chase explored the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities in college athletics, with discussions covering how student-athletes are transforming into early business professionals while facing challenges such as identity overload and balancing academics. They shared insights about the evolving landscape of college sports, including the shift towards business-driven operations and the need for better educational support during the athletes' career transitions. The conversation highlighted how smaller schools and athletes in various sports can benefit from NIL opportunities through personalized brand-building and content creation, while emphasizing the importance of developing transferable skills and maintaining a balanced identity beyond athletics. -- Monthly Huddles by Athletes Soul are monthly virtual discussions hosted by professional coaches, mental health providers and experts in the field of wellness and athletic transition. safe, supportive spaces where athletes come together to explore the real-life challenges of athletic transition. Each month, we host expert-led conversations on topics like identity loss, burnout, mental health, resilience, and life beyond sport. Whether you're still competing, recently retired, or years into your next chapter, our huddles offer valuable insights, community connection, and tools to help you navigate the journey. -- Athletes Soul is a non-profit organization founded and run by former athletes. Our mission is to support retiring athletes as they transition out of sports, raise awareness about the unique challenges of athletic retirement, and empower athletes to develop beyond sports. We support athletes from all sports and backgrounds and at no cost to the athletes. To find out more, visit us at: http://www.athletessoul.org. -- Follow us on social media at: LinkedIn:   / athletessoul   Instagram:   / athletessoul