[Webinar] NIL & Collegiate Sports Recruiting - What Parents Need to Know

Navigating college recruiting is more complex than ever. With new rules on revenue sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, parents now play a critical role in helping their child make smart, safe decisions both on and off the field.

Join experienced sports law attorneys Dave Russell, Tony Dalimonte, and Charlie Sarchet for a practical breakdown of how the recruiting and NIL landscape works today and what you can do to protect your child's future.

This session will cover:

• The House v. NCAA Settlement: What It Means for Your Child's Recruiting
  • How this settlement is changing roster limits, scholarships and revenue sharing along with the ripple effects for high school athletes.
• Knowing the Rules
  • The rules every parent should understand including NCAA and College Sports Commission (CSC) regulations, Michigan-specific NIL rules and school-specific NIL policies for high school students.
• Revenue Sharing
  • How revenue sharing works, who's eligible and when it matters in recruiting conversations.
• Building and Protecting Your Child's Brand
  • The importance of creating a professional and positive online presence, protecting intellectual property from unauthorized use and the importance of professional behavior on and off the field.
• Negotiating Deals the Right Way
  • When to bring in legal assistance before signing and how Foster Swift's Sports Law team operates. Key contract terms such as compensation, obligations and termination clauses will be covered as well as how to spot red flags for offers that are "too good to be true."
• Managing Money and Taxes
  • The value of setting up the right legal structure, for NIL income and the importance of understanding tax responsibilities and proper reporting.
• Live Q&A
  • At the end of the session, Dave, Tony and Charlie will be on hand to address any specific attendee questions. They will also give an overview of:
    • The most common mistakes families make and how to avoid them.
    • Deal-breaker questions to ask before your student athlete signs anything.
    • How to stay informed as the NIL and revenue-sharing landscape continues to evolve.