Jeremy Henderson Capstone
Self-Advocacy and NIL Contracts
A 3-step guide for student-athletes to make the most of their new opportunities
Words from the Coaches
"I am thrilled that these athletes can now financially and personally benefit from all that they do for their institutions and communities. This is a tremendous step in the right direction."
- Deion Sanders, head football coach at Colorado University
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“This can be such a positive thing for so many, quote-unquote, regular, normal day-to-day athletes who aren’t those big names.”
- Emilie Curtis, head field hockey coach at Duquense University
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About Me
My name is Jeremy Henderson, and I'm a Fort Worth Country Day senior. I am the student body president, a football captain, a track captain, and a student-athlete advisory committee member. I enjoy spending time with family, exploring nature, and studying sports. I will be attending Cornell University next fall to pursue a degree in business, government, or sociology, while also competing on the university's track and field team.
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I have been involved with sports my whole life. I started running track when I was 7 years old and I've been running ever since. I have decided to continue running track at the division one level, which means I now have the opportunity to make money through sports. I represent one of the non-major collegiate sports, so I understand the process of searching for and obtaining NIL deals will be a little harder. I decided to dive into this study because of my passion for my sport and also my desire to make the most of this chance to make money.
The 3 steps
The following three steps are intended for student-athletes. These are the simple steps that I believe will help them effectively obtain NIL deals for themselves. At this point, I need you to put yourself in the shoes of a high schooler with hopes of playing collegiate sports or a current collegiate athlete.
Note the facts with regard to NIL contracts before beginning your search.
Interact with people who are already involved with the process before jumping in.
Learn to equip yourself with the skills to begin advocating for yourself.
