Our Company was Created to Solve a Problem
In 2020, there was no comprehensive source for NIL information, no widely accessible NIL guidance, and no channels dedicated to sharing NIL insights and trends.
Today We...
Provide industry-leading insights and a library of resources that are accessible for athletes and their supporters.
Today We...
Are creating a more transparent and trustworthy space for athletes through our NIL Verified™ partnership program.
Today We...
Provide education and guidance to the individuals and organizations supporting athletes through our NIL Network community membership.
What Drives Us
MISSION
We support the advancement of an ethical, equitable, and sustainable NIL industry through our NIL Verified partnership program and our interactive community.
VISION
To cultivate and guide a dynamic network of professionals and NIL advocates, working together to grow an authentic and impactful NIL ecosystem.
our core values
Transparency
Objectivity
Collaboration
After identifying a concerning issue in the emerging name, image, and likeness industry - lack of accessible resources and objective data - I built a platform focused on enabling transparency across the NIL space. Today, the mission remains the same: we contribute industry-leading databases, comprehensive education, and strategic guidance to advance NIL in a transparent and equitable way.
Michelle Meyer, NIL Network Founder
In her words
Published on June 1, 2021, Michelle shares the story of what drove her to start NIL Network.
As a former NCAA D1 athlete, coach, and program administrator in the college space over the past 15 years, I was incredibly excited yet speculative when California passed SB206 in the fall of 2019. I knew that NIL would come to the forefront eventually in collegiate athletics, but I never imagined it coming from a state passing their own NIL bill, essentially standing up to the NCAA and saying that enough is enough. I spent a lot of time in late 2019 reading as much as I could and researching the history of the NCAA to understand the complexities of the NIL issue and hypothesize about ways it may change college sports. And then, 2020 happened...
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Founder
An Experienced NIL Admin: As one of the first full-time NIL administrators in the country (at San Diego State), Michelle played a pivotal role in the development, launch, and management of SDSU's NIL Program. Her leadership and innovation were further demonstrated by her creation of an NIL admin monthly meeting and slack community, bringing together admins nationwide to discuss current issues and collaborate on solutions.
Established in the NIL Field: Now in it's 3rd year, Michelle founded and grew NIL Network into a go-to source for reliable NIL information and has built trusted relationships with hundreds of industry professionals through her work as a speaker, consultant, and author. She has established herself as a thought leader in the field and is highly knowledgeable about the challenges surrounding NIL and the unique pain points of each stakeholder.
Director, NIL Verified Network
Dalal has experience working in professional and amateur sports in sales and marketing. She received her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sports management, Russian, and French) from the University of Arizona and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. In her spare time, Dalal enjoys relaxing on the beach or training Muay Thai.
Attorney, NIL Verified
Patrick has over a decade's experience working in collegiate athletics, including over four years as the Director of Compliance at University of Oklahoma and two years as President of ComplyU, a software company that delivered online education of NCAA rules. Currently, Patrick is a partner at Freeman┃Lovell, a business firm based out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
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