麻豆女郎

麻豆女郎 Expert: Landmark NIL Deal Could Change High School Sports

Two high school students, one in a green jersey, one in a white jersey play football during a stadium game.

Florida鈥檚 new law allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness will redefine high school athletics, according to a sports expert at 麻豆女郎.


By amber bonefont | 8/14/2024

Florida鈥檚 new law allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness will redefine high school athletics, according to a sports expert at 麻豆女郎. 聽聽聽

The new legislation, approved by the Florida High School Athletic Association, starts during the 2024-25 sports season and will bring significant changes to the lives of high school athletes.

鈥淭his legislation has a major impact on the lives of minor athletes and their ability to monetize before they even enter college,鈥 said , director of the at the . 鈥淭he deal gives students more exposure to college recruiters while they are still playing at the high school level and the ability to possibly become brand ambassadors of companies looking to strike deals with them.鈥澛

Under a measure approved by the Florida High School Athletic Association, students can earn money through NIL deals without risking their athletic eligibility. Current guidelines prevent students from earning money while using their school鈥檚 uniform, logo or other intellectual property, or promoting content about politics, weapons or smoking.

While parents and students are ultimately responsible for negotiating the deals, schools and their athletic programs will need to make sure students are aware of the financial aspects of their deals.

鈥淪tudent-athletes need to be educated on business and financial literacy; they need to know how much to set aside for taxes, as well as contract negotiation to make sure they comply with existing rules,鈥 Cornely said.聽 鈥淪chools and athletic directors will need to provide education on the rules and ensure compliance to navigate this new environment effectively.鈥

According to Cornely, companies could exploit high school students, potentially putting undue pressure on them to secure deals. It is also possible that disparities between schools will grow, as those with more resources may have an advantage in attracting top talent.

鈥淲hile schools are not allowed to use NIL deals to recruit students, certain conversations may still happen that allude to that, giving some programs an advantage over others,鈥 Cornely said.

-麻豆女郎-