Articles by Jason Zielinski
name image and likeness
8 Pros and Cons of NIL Deals
By Jason Zielinski|August 30, 2023
What is NIL? NIL stands for name, image, and likeness which is a term that describes the means by which amateur athletes are allowed to be compensated. Athletes can be...
IMPORTANT INFO
5 Transfer Portal Tips
By Jason Zielinski|July 17, 2023
With the transfer portal being relatively new, there are a lot of questions and uncertainty for athletes who might be thinking about transferring. Here are a few transfer portal tips...
college sports
5 States That Produce the Most College Athletes
By Jason Zielinski|July 12, 2023
Every year, players are recruited from all over the country to play college sports. Depending on the sport, every state has some incredible college athletes who commit to top-level schools...
SLIPPERY FINGERS!
Dos and Don’ts for Recruits and Social Media
By Jason Zielinski|July 6, 2023
Recruits and social media don't always go hand-in-hand. Social Media is an important tool that can make or break an athlete's recruiting experience. Some athletes use social media to their...
college sports
5 Things to Remember When Talking to Coaches
By Jason Zielinski|July 5, 2023
When being recruited by colleges there are many things that you should remember when talking to coaches. These coaches are giving you potentially life-changing opportunities because of your athletic skill...
division ii
9 Best Division II Campuses and Athletic Facilities
By Jason Zielinski|June 15, 2023
It can be hard to tell whether a school is making its campus or athletic facilities look good with filters and good angles. We are here to make it easier...
junior college
5 Reasons Why Athletes go to a Junior College
By Jason Zielinski|June 13, 2023
Junior college (JUCO) athletes are just as competitive and talented as athletes who attend four-year institutions. However, why do some people look down on going to junior colleges and treat...
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5 NIL Pitfalls to Avoid: Bad NIL Spending Habits
By Jason Zielinski|June 12, 2023
The introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights in college sports has opened up new opportunities for student-athletes to monetize their talents and popularity. However, with newfound financial freedom...
eligibility
What is a Post Graduate Year?
By Jason Zielinski|June 9, 2023
A post-graduate (PG) year is when a high school athlete graduates from high school and opts to do another year at a prep school before going to college. This is...
college football
Athlete Feature: 2-Time National Champion Stetson Bennett
By Jason Zielinski|June 2, 2023
Stetson Bennett came out of high school as a two-star recruit with only one scholarship offer from Middle Tennessee State. Most coaches felt that Bennett was too small to be...
Think Small!
NIL and Small Businesses: The Benefits of Going Small With Your Brand
By Jason Zielinski|May 25, 2023
The era of NIL has opened many doors and opportunities for athletes across the country. However, what some people don't realize is how NIL helps the businesses that sponsor these...
Always on the Grind!
Want to Go DIII? Washington College Basketball Player Jason Zielinski’s (Offseason) Daily Grind
By Jason Zielinski|May 24, 2023
Most people do not understand the schedule that college athletes must endure each day to compete in the sport they love–whether it is the preseason, in-season, or off-season, athletes' schedules...