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The Presidents, Commissioners, and Athletic Directors who step up and admit the truth — these “NIL deals” are actually pay-for-play and structure them as such — will be the leaders who pave the way for the future of college athletics.

Why College Athletes Need a Players Association. 🖤✔️

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History.

There is a CLEAR solution IN THE PRESENT. 

College Football Players must be invited to engage in a non-employee “collective negotiation” to come to an agreement with the schools, conferences, and CFP (notice I didn’t put NCAA) on all of the key issues (transfer portal aka free agency, min/max contracts, salary cap, eligibility, CFP player bonus, health and safety benefits standards, etc.). The same resistance from “finite-minded” (@simonsinek) College Presidents, Conference Commissioners, Athletic Directors, and other stakeholders with a 1-3 year mindset, is the reason that we are living in unstructured chaos right now. O’Bannon, Alston, and House were and are all chances over the past decade to do what I stated above. Nobody has stepped up to show leadership to make it happen. Leadership is not easy. Leadership takes sacrifice and compromise. Infinite-Minded Leaders with a 10-100 year mindset must step up and be the leaders for the future. They will have to look past the political pressures from their Governor or President about unionization. Or maybe they’ll just wait to be forced to. I don’t know the answer to that. Who will be first? That’s who will set the stage for a bright future for the second most popular sport in America to grow to new heights and treat everyone involved with the free market standards that this country was built on.

This is why the NFL players had to agree to new terms before the league was able to officially add a 17th game.

It’s also why players having a say in how many games they play (which they currently don’t) is also a big deal. One of many issues players should be able to negotiate/bargain on.

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Transfer portal opens and fan bases start complaining that players have “no loyalty to the logo.” Well, it goes both ways. The “logo” (i.e. athletic dept) can show loyalty by recognizing a player’s value and paying him his worth. No more playing for free while coaches get rich.

The Athletes Have Spoken.

The named plaintiffs in the House case - Grant House, Sedona Prince and Nya Harrison - sent a letter to the presiding judge in the case, Claudia Wilken, imploring her to help them create a players’ association. They are supporting Athletes.org (AO) as the new PA.

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Athletes.org Community, As we mark our first anniversary, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've embarked on together. In just one year, we have grown to over 3,000 members across the NCAA, all benefiting from our free membership that provides a platform for your voices, access to essential support services, and opportunities for additional income. Athletes.org remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing your rights and providing the resources and representation you need to thrive. With our membership growing and our collective voices strengthening, we are poised to continue shaping the future of college sports. Thank you to our ATHLETES for being the leaders and voice behind this movement. Together, we will continue to advocate for the rights and interests of college athletes everywhere. Happy 1st Birthday AO 🥳 @jimcavale @bcope51

The system needs to be reconsidered.

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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 throughout their collegiate athletic journeys and into their future careers. We're actively hiring for two key positions: Deputy Director (Full-Time, Remote) Executive Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Remote) If you're a qualified candidate who shares our dedication to advocating for college athletes, we want to hear from you! Dive into the details about our dynamic, fast-growing organization and these exciting opportunities. Take the first step towards a rewarding career at AO - apply now by visiting Athletes.org/Careers or click the link in our bio. Join us in driving positive change in the world of college sports!

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 that you have more than enough, there is still so much being left on the table. Things like NIL or the freedom the transfer portal provides have been thrown at you, to put a bandaid over the areas where true solutions are needed. At the pro-level across all sports, it is essential for there to be a group advocating on the athletes behalf and the same is needed for you at the college level. AO is here to help you fight those battles and for YOU to have the voice, support and guidance you need in order to come to the MULTIBILLION DOLLAR negotiating tables as a group and win. For those of you who feel like it’s good where it is or all your needs are taken care of. Keep in mind both the Lebron James and Pat Mahomes have lead their players associations because it wasn’t just about them, it was about their teammates, their families and the athletes that will come after them! This is the athletes’ Locker Room For Life. This is Athletes.org. In order to take your true seat at the table you need to become a member. If you’re not a member, sign up for free today.

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