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For the first time in history, a Players Association for college athletes presented its entire solution to a team and its staff. After the University of Alabama-Birmingham's football team heard 's (AO) full presentation, the entire team decided to become
We simply can’t decide which quote was our favorite from our meeting with
@UAB_FB
from Head Coach
@DilfersDimes
(Former
@nfl
SB Champ) 🗣️
“A forcing function is when something happens that forces action - that is what is happening right now. This is a forcing function to tell
In a candid episode of The Unlock, we sat down with Katin Houser as he shared profound insights into the quarterback position and the legacy he aspires to build.
@katinhouser
@bcope51
Calling all college athletes! 🎓
@seancliff14
shares his excitement about AO and the resources that it provides to the NIL frontier.
@limitlessnil
Sign up now for free at 🔗
Exciting News! Introducing our AO Board of Directors – a dynamic group of visionaries shaping the future of college athletics. With diverse expertise across the landscape, they bring unparalleled insights to champion the athlete's voice. ⭐️
@jimcavale
@WinterSportsLaw
We appreciate the growing support from coaches & administrators advocating for equitable compensation in sports.
As more athletes join us daily at AO, we invite those who haven't yet to sign up today for the players association for college athletes. RT this to exercise your
Excited to announce two of our newest player reps who happen to be sisters 👯♀️ Hanna Miller & Mallory Milller
Mallory and Hanna Miller are sisters who have both joined the Arizona State University Sun Devils women's basketball team. Mallory, a 6-foot-4 forward, had a standout
A round up of the top quotes from the
@espn
article that covered our historic in-person meeting with
@UAB_FB
⚡️where the entire team made the decision to sign up and organize.
@DilfersDimes
hit the nail on the head when he said, "This is a revelatory time for college football
Welcome to A Seat At The Table - the first of AO's episodic series which will glimpse into the minds of today's college athletes, as they come together to solve for the future of college sports.
Full episode on YT:
@bcope51
@jimcavale
"Who represents the athletes? Who is going to be fighting for you to get a bigger piece? You are never going to have a chance to get more if you aren't in the room."
@bcope51
🗣️
We are the organization to get you in the room and to have your voices heard.
@UAB_FB
@DilfersDimes
What goes into being an
@nflpa
player rep?
Players associations exist at the pro-level where each team has a player representative that votes for their team on key issues.
@bcope51
stepped into that role during his playing career and was a leader on multiple NFL teams, so we
WE’RE CONSISTENTLY MAKING HISTORY...
DOUBLE TAP - If you love seeing college athletes unifying to save college athletics and advocate for the ability to walk away from their college playing careers with more than just memories.
Last week, a group of our college athlete members
"It's a seat at the table. That's the main thing," Bacot said. "To come together in a more organized way is what's huge about AO."
@iget_buckets35
@jimcavale
@bcope51
Pull up a seat and sign up today at
AO Ambassador |
@benbryant_6
speaks to the importance of having an on-demand resource for college athletes to navigate the NIL process.
#TeamAO
🦾
Sign up at the link in bio 🔗
The Future of College Sports | Trailer with
@UAB_FB
⚡️🎥
We had the chance to sit down with
@UAB_FB
and discuss the quickly evolving ecosystem within college athletics and how a players association is critical to gaining a voice and momentum in the current model.
Empower Your
Vulnerability is your super power.
Yesterday, we had an Art of Mental Well-Being session led by Soul Cole &
@MarcusSmithII
at
@NILSummit
and got the chance to go deep with the athletes in attendance.
We hope you enjoyed this session as much as we did.
College Athletes,
This is a historic moment of monumental change in college athletics. You have two choices: shape the future of your sport and college athletics, or let others decide for you. Your voice matters most. Join forces with other college athletes in your own players’
College athletes, this is why it must be YOU who is hungry to want more of the pie you generate for yourselves. There are very few people in this world who have the power that you do and who are praised, criticized and worshipped as modern day gladiators.
While it may appear
"As an athlete there are a lot of people speaking for you, wouldn't you rather have your voice be heard?"
We are organizing and unifying our voices so that we can speak into the future of college athletics.
Sign up for AO at the link in bio 🔗
@bcope51
@jimcavale
Athletes 🤝 Mini Golf ⛳️
Welcome to the AO players lounge, we impact athletes to impact the world. Thank you for showing out the night before the big day.
The time is here...vote for your April Athlete of the Month in the AO app 🗳️ or in the comments below.
1. Mike Bolton Jr. (
@PurdueBaseball
)
2. McKenzie Bump (
@OhioStateSB
)
3. Brianna Copeland (
@IndianaSB
)
4. Josh Kuroda-Grauer (
@RutgersBaseball
)
The writing is on the wall ✍ revenue sharing is near for college athletics
"Just like they wouldn't talk to me about NIL publicly in 2019, and NIL started two years later, most of them won't talk to me publicly right now about this [revenue sharing] unless they are coaches like
My NIL Story : Savannah Schoenherr
Unveiling the highs and lows of navigating NIL deals. Athletes, let’s be vigilant! Run a free background check on potential partners via the AO platform. Protect yourself and your brand.
@Raymond_Rep
#AOmember
One of the coolest features of the AO app is the Q&AI feature that offers 24/7 on-demand support to answer any questions you may have as a college athlete 💬
Try it out by signing up at the link in bio.
What are some questions you would have?
@jimcavale
@bcope51
Save the Date 🚨
A new educational series will be launching next week for our AO members called "The Training Table" with Ashley Smith (Manager, Player Engagement at the
@NFL
) which will be focused on using
@LinkedIn
as your superpower.
@iameashleysmith
Register at the link
As we gear up for Selection Sunday, these were the top 25 WBB players ranked by
@espn
heading into the tournament‼️
AO member
@DyaishaFair
coming in at No. 19.
@Slice_mgmt
Super excited to see the madness unfold next week 🏀
The initial inspiration for AO💡
Sit down with
@jimcavale
as he explains why AO was created to fill a void and support college athletes through every aspect of life.
This is your organization,
@bcope51
In just 10 days, will be in Atlanta for the
@NILSummit
. Our leader
@bcope51
will kick things off with an insightful breakfast presentation on how AO is helping college athletes maximize their impact, brand and voice.
Later, we will host our "Art of
AO Onsite recap 🎥
Building the players association for college athletes to thrive in their athletic career & personal life via support, voice and income ⭐️
@bcope51
@jimcavale
@DevSSethi
News of the week 🗞️
-
@BluejayMBB
joins the $1M NIL-Driven CBB Tournament
-Discussion over the effects of the Transfer Portal with the
@NCAA
-Brian Kelly criticizes players seeking NIL deals
@LSUfootball
-
@UMichFootball
hires NFLPA VP as their General Manager
A few weeks ago, attended the US Army All-American Combine in Houston, TX. With almost 200 of the city’s rising athletes, AO connected with high schoolers and their parents on what’s next to come in their journey.
With the release of our new AO Counsel
🌟✨ Welcome to the AO team Sedona Prince, KJ Lewis, and Justin Wodtly!
We are thrilled to have you on board as our new AO Player Reps. Your dedication, talent, and passion for the game are truly inspiring.
Let’s make waves together and champion athletes’ rights!
@sedonaprince_
You’ve heard about AO from us, now it is time for you to hear about the players association for college athletes - from the athletes themselves.
College athletes, it’s time to demand your fair share of the massive value you create. As modern-day gladiators, we hold immense
In honor of Mother’s Day yesterday, Amari Whiting, wanted to share her special relationship with her mom who also happens to be her coach 💛 We loved seeing all of the AO members celebrating their moms yesterday ⭐️
@BaylorWBB
Great moments and critics on social media are all part of the game. It’s all about finding that middle ground - staying humble when things are going well & resilient when they’re not.
@BrumbaughRowan
x
@bcope51
Sign up for AO at the link in bio now 🔗
Meet the powerhouse on AO's board 🌟
Introducing our incredible board members — a team of visionaries, former athletes/coaches and change makers dedicated to reshaping the future of collegiate sports. Get ready to be inspired!
You are the best and biggest project you will ever work on. Make sure you have the tools and connections at your disposal to help you reach your maximum potential; whether that is personally, athletically or professionally.
It was an honor for us to get out into the field this
Our Phoenix meeting was just the beginning for powerful, transparent and productive discussions happening between college athletes, administrators and sports industry professionals.
Check out what our AO members in the room had to say about it ⭐️
@sedonaprince_
, Piper Hampsch,
gives college athletes free on-demand support in the following categories:
Financial Education Network - Knowledge
Pro Bono Attorney Network - Access
Background Checks - Protection
SLAM Summer Classic! 🔥🎙️ Fireside Chat hosted by
@bcope51
this weekend, featuring
@dariq_whitehead
, Tahir Whitehead and their mother, Quadira
@SLAMonline
Stay posted for the full video recap 📽️
Thrilled to announce
@trent_perry0
as the first high school player rep! Join him on this incredible journey as I dive into my recruitment process and share the story behind my commitment to USC.
Sign up at the link in bio to get access to free on-demand resources and more 💫
A live look at the hourglass on revenue sharing within college athletics⏳
Check out some of the key takeaways from
@jimcavale
and
@WinterSportsLaw
in the
@SBJ
AO is seeking passionate team members to shape the future of College Sports!
Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of college athletes? By joining the AO team, you'll play a vital role in empowering our members, giving them a strong voice, and providing support
NFL Veteran, Brandon Copeland, is giving back in a "December to Remember," a holiday shopping spree for kids.
He shares more about the initiative and his work teaching financial literacy to athletes.
Tax Season is here 🚨 and we want to make sure our AO members have all the tools they need to file their taxes on their NIL deals from this past year.
Use our QA&I feature within the app to ask any questions you may have which has been built out with
Introducing Trading Card Thursday where we will be featuring one of our AO Founders, Ambassadors or Captains weekly. Meet ACC Chapter Founder
@iget_buckets35
⭐️
🏈 Tonight’s the night!
Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Will Anderson Jr., and Bijan Robinson are among the top prospects ready to hear their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft!
@NFLDraft
What do you get with your free AO membership? 👆
Find out more about AO and all of the benefits that come along with being a part of the locker room for life. ⚡️
This week on Around the Horn, we're diving into the latest buzz in college sports.
-New MBB tournament resulting in NIL revenue next year
-Ritz' NIL campaign with basketball stars
-Lane Kiffin thinks college football players should be employees
-Potential changes around CFP
Run, LEADER, keep going 🗣️
Fresh off an inspiring OnSite in Orlando, we're laser-focused on continuing to build and proactively championing our athletes with clarity and purpose.
Meet our AO family who is working behind-the-scenes to fight for a more
College athletes, it’s time for your voice to be heard! 🗣️
We recently launched the Rate Your School survey - a chance for you to rate your school on everything from academics to facilities to coaching. We rate everything in life - restaurants, hotels, etc. why not rate your
Saturday at SLAM 🏀 Through the lens
Led off the morning with a panel discussion with the Whitehead family discussing their experience as college and professional athletes with their mother, Quadira.
@dariq_whitehead
@QuaLuvly
@bcope51
Stacking wins this week at AO & we are excited to announce our newest player reps Breya Cunningham and Ernest Udeh Jr. who are tremendous leaders both on and off the court ⚡️
For the first time in history, the NCAA is agreeing to pay college athletes. 📄
$2.7B will be distributed to college athletes, while this is historic and a major feat…our leader
@bcope51
had some questions like…who came up with these numbers? And could you have gotten more in
We've joined forces with
@limitlessnil
to launch the AO Captains Program, empowering college athletes to lead on and off the field. 🏆📚
Let's redefine leadership and create a legacy worth celebrating.
Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast, has signed a multi-million dollar NIL deal with content monetization platform Passes, allowing her to offer fans exclusive behind-the-scenes content, livestreams, one-on-one calls, and gymnastics tips as she turns her passion for the sport and
We had the pleasure of meeting
@Geanice18
at Athlete Con and was immediately in awe of her positivity and passion for the NIL space.
This week, we are highlighting her in our Athlete Spotlight as she makes the announcement that she is transferring to
@WagnerSoftball
and will be
As discussions around player payments in EA Sports College Football 25 continue to evolve, stands as the players association representing the interests of college athletes across 60+ sports teams (MBB, WBB, FB, T&F, among others) from the power
AO isn’t meant to only facilitate relationships between athletes and the professionals looking to serve them. Athletes can organize based on their level, sport, or conference and come together to tackle the common issues that they face.
@boardroom
In June, AO members showed OUT ⭐️ We have quite the list up for June Athlete of the Month. Please cast your vote in the AO app 🗳️ or drop your vote in the comments below.
⚡️ Chase Hungate
⚡️ Nastasia Sheikh
⚡️ Ilya Kharun
⚡️ Vance Honeycutt
@parisolympicss
"This is NIL all over again, where everyone stayed back in the mode of preservation and tried to act like it wasn't going to happen even though (Ed) O'Bannon won that case and it was clearly going to happen. Then it happened and no one was ready. This one is going to be a lot
A podcast for you to listen to this morning...☕🎧
@jimcavale
joins
@AndrewPetcash
to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and what AO is providing athletes with.
@bcope51
The game has changed. 🏀🏈⚾️ In a historic settlement, the NCAA will pay athletes $2.77B in the House v. NCAA case and create a revenue sharing model.
Check out how different publications reacted to this monumental news and what it means for the future of college sports.
A Seat at the Table is premiering tomorrow with the founders of our ACC chapter 🎥
These were some of the key points that Jeremy, Deja, Armando, RJ and Spencer shared.
Support. Voice. Group Licensing.
With WBB wrapping up their
@SEC
tournament and the MBB side about to begin, we wanted to see if you are able to match up these all-time SEC greats with their alma mater.
Congrats to
@GamecockWBB
for winning it all 🏆
The rise of Women’s college basketball and the
@WNBA
is the sign of a new era in sports 🏀 Kennedy Todd-Williams breaks down the evolution of the game over the last few years with
@bcope51
🦾.
AO Ambassador |
@annnacamden
🌟Join Anna in unlocking your full potential with our game-changing platform. is your trusted resource for navigating the exciting world of college athletics, especially in the era of NIL.
Link in bio to sign up now 🔗
College athletes 🗳️ this is what AO is working on building for you. An opportunity to grade your school and voice your opinion on categories that matter most to you.
The Player Team Report Cards are back. Last year, the report cards led to players feeling more informed about their workplace & this year several new categories were added including Head Coach, Owner + Dietician/Nutritionist.
Take a look here: .
Thoughts from one of our special guests during SLAM weekend, Tahir Whitehead 💭
Athletes need a strong voice throughout their journey and AO is here to make an impact.
@t_dub1990
@QuaLuvly
🏊♀️🌟 Meet Maryam Sheikhalizadeh, the 19-year-old swimming sensation making waves for Azerbaijan at the upcoming
#Paris2024
Olympics! She is the first Iranian-Azerbaijani woman to participate in the Olympics after 43 years.
🇦🇿Born in Tehran, Maryam’s journey began at age 11 when
When preparation meets opportunity 🦾
AO member, Mike Sainristil with the clinching play of the game last night on the biggest stage in college football 🏆
@UMichFootball
The Unlock | Derrick Harmon
Family is everything, and for Derrick Harmon, his mom is the rock that holds it all together. Join us in celebrating the bond that fuels his game on and off the field. 💪❤️
@DerrickHarmon20
@bcope51