In Episode 149, Phil and Paul change it up a bit and dive into the recent NCAA settlement related to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and its far-reaching implications for college sports. They discuss how the $2.7 billion settlement will impact various stakeholders, including current and future student-athletes, coaches, and universities. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including potential cuts to non-revenue men's sports, Title IX implications, the involvement of private equity firms, and the broader effects on lower divisions and high school sports. They stress the importance of understanding these changes and preparing for the evolving landscape of college athletics. Specifically, Phil and Paul discuss:

·      An overview of the game-changing NCAA Settlement (4:22)

·      Implications of the settlement on College Sports in general (7:12)

·      Impact of the settlement on Men's Non-Revenue Sports (15:49)

·      How, if at all, Title IX is implicated, whether the settlement’s payouts are covered by the statute, and why Paul and Phil believe the execution of the settlement will involve much more litigation (21:31)

·      Other positions that likely will be required at universities, such as financial advisors, to help the student-athletes navigate these issues (35:55)

·      How the settlement and NIL will impact the Olympics and the athletes’ amateur status  (37:09)

·      How will this settlement and NIL impact High School Athletes (40:17)

Resources and Links from this Episode

·      Video of the Episode

·      HSEL Facebook Group

·      Warrior Way Soccer

·      Providence World (Donations to HSEL Podcast)

·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program

·      Phil’s email for DISC Training

·      “10 Things to Know About the NCAA’s House Settlement,” Kristi Dosh