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NIL Education

Know Your
Worth

Since 2021, every student-athlete has had the legal right to profit from their Name, Image & Likeness. Access 2 Play makes sure underserved athletes know how to use it.

Most athletes don't know what NIL means — or that it already applies to them.
Since 2021, every student-athlete has had the legal right to profit from their name, image, and likeness. For athletes from underserved communities, this represents a generational opportunity — but only if they know how to use it.
1Understand NIL rights at the high school and collegiate level
2Build a personal athlete brand and social media strategy
3Review, negotiate, and sign NIL deals with confidence
4Connect with brands actively seeking diverse athlete partners
5Build financial literacy and long-term economic planning skills
NIL Education Program

The NIL landscape moves fast.

Access 2 Play levels the playing field — ensuring underserved athletes have the same knowledge, network, and negotiating power as their peers.

Free Workshops — Ages 14 to 24

No cost for qualifying athletes. Open to high school and collegiate student-athletes across Maryland and the DMV.

Expert Guest Speakers

Sports agents, former professional athletes, entertainment attorneys, and brand marketing executives.

Maryland-Specific Guidance

MPSSAA high school rules, Big Ten and MEAC collegiate NIL policies, and DC-area brand opportunities.

Brand Partnerships Network

We actively connect workshop graduates with local and national brands seeking diverse athlete ambassadors.

Workshop Format

What athletes learn

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NIL Rights & Rules

A plain-language breakdown of what NIL means at the high school and college level, including MPSSAA and NCAA rules, eligibility protections, and what you can and can't do.

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Brand Building

How to build a personal athlete brand on social media — content strategy, audience growth, authenticity, and turning followers into opportunities.

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Deals & Contracts

How to evaluate, negotiate, and safely sign NIL deals — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to protect yourself legally and financially.

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Financial Literacy

Managing income, understanding taxes on NIL earnings, building savings, and planning for life beyond sports — practical financial skills every athlete needs.

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Brand Partnerships

Direct connections to brands and companies actively seeking diverse athlete ambassadors — A2P facilitates introductions for workshop graduates.

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Guest Speaker Sessions

Sports agents, entertainment attorneys, brand executives, and former professional athletes share firsthand experience and answer athlete questions live.

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Free to Qualifying Athletes

Ready to learn your NIL rights?

Our next workshop is open to student-athletes ages 14–24 across Maryland and the DMV. No cost. No strings. Just knowledge.

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