By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 24, 2022
The NCAA just approved a new constitution last Thursday, but those hoping for immediate change shouldn't hold their breath. Let's talk about what the newest policy changes could mean for...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|November 9, 2021
November 15th officially kicks off the NCAA's constitutional convention, and there's been a lot of talk and preliminary action leading up to the event, which makes sense, given the PR...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|October 26, 2021
**Our Constitutional Convention Central Series addresses how the NCAA Constitutional Convention will impact college athletes. The NCAA is in the process of rewriting its constitution, and it's a tall order....
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|October 12, 2021
**Our Constitutional Convention Central Series addresses how the NCAA Constitutional Convention will impact college athletes and why. The phrase “constitutional convention” may give off Hamilton vibes, but you don't need...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 30, 2021
For decades, the courts have been debating whether or not college athletes are employees. Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board might have helped make a big decision about the workplace...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 21, 2021
This summer has been a historic few months for college athletes. On June 30th, the NCAA waived Bylaw 12 as it relates to name, image, and likeness compensation, and therefore...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 8, 2021
Robert T. Green is known as “#ThePlayerRep,” and it's a title that he's more than earned as an advocate for athletes of all ages. And it's a role he's always...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|August 31, 2021
Every prospective athlete understands that life as a college athlete is time-consuming. I remember during my time in the NCAA, telling recruits that they would have to learn time management...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|July 1, 2021
July 1st is a key date for college athletes and stakeholders in college sports. Today, name, image, and likeness laws from Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico,...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|June 24, 2021
If there's one thing that has the potential to unite people of all political affiliations, it's the consensus that the NCAA's breadth of control is getting out of hand. On...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|June 1, 2021
Everybody seems to be against the NCAA these days, which, ironically, could turn out to be very good for college athletes. Last Thursday, Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Bernie Sanders...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|April 29, 2021
As we approach July 1st, which is the date that the name, image, and likeness laws in Alabama and Mississippi are set to go into effect, the NCAA has its...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|April 5, 2021
What is the case about and why is it in the news? NCAA v. Alston is not about name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, athletic compensation, or athletic employment. The...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|March 22, 2021
The NCAA has been under quite a bit of fire for the past few days, and for good reason. I'm sure you've heard the news—before Dick's Sporting Goods donated a...
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|March 4, 2021
We're just over two months into the new year, and a lot is happening in college sports. The Supreme Court will be reviewing NCAA v. Alston soon, literally dozens of...