Delaware Teams Up with ASP Academy to Strengthen NIL Program
10/27/2023 12:00:00 PM | Delaware Athletics
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware Athletics department has partnered with Altius Sports Partners ("ASP") to receive Name, Image and Likeness ("NIL") advisory and educational services through the industry-leading firm's ASP Academy program.
This collaboration aligns with Delaware's dedication to supporting Blue Hen athletes, coaches, and staff with the best resources. ASP Academy provides direct access to NIL experts and valuable educational resources, benefiting the Division I institution. The program is customized to meet the specific NIL needs at Delaware, delivering ongoing education, advisory services, and dedicated workshops for our stakeholders.
"I am incredibly excited to work with Brittney and her team," Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak said. "This type of program provides specialized education that invests in our student-athletes and enriches the experience for everyone involved. It truly reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for our programs and ensuring long-term success for our student-athletes."
ASP's expert team will collaborate with Delaware Athletics to create a customized approach for NIL strategies and planning, sharing best practices and innovative ideas while ensuring compliance with the rules. The program will also provide training for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, covering a wide range of topics, including rules and compliance, branding, finances, and evaluating NIL options.
"ASP Academy is built on the belief that education is empowering," said ASP College Vice President Brittney Whiteside. "Our goal is to provide student-athletes and stakeholders at all levels of college sports with expert guidance on NIL matters and beyond. This partnership highlights Chrissi and her team's commitment to delivering high-quality NIL support and education, setting a strong example for others."
Established in 2022, ASP Academy ensures that athletes and stakeholders at all levels of collegiate athletics have access to expert NIL guidance. Initial program participants include the University of Nevada, the University of North Alabama, Oakland University, and Tulane University. As ASP expands this initiative, it will continue to provide advisory support, strategic guidance, and customized education.
About Altius Sports Partners
Since its inception in 2020, Altius Sports Partners ("ASP") has become a leading advisor to elite collegiate athletics programs. ASP provides comprehensive solutions to elevate industry standards and promote excellence through its network of more than 35 Division I athletics departments, including nearly half of the Power Five institutions. ASP's College Division offers strategic consulting services and an on-campus GM Program, featuring education, resources, and staffing for the evolving college sports landscape, including NIL. ASP has on-campus personnel at 16 institutions, and the GM Program, now including an Athlete Services Division, is considered the industry standard. ASP Academy ensures that athletes and stakeholders at all levels of collegiate athletics have access to expert NIL guidance. In addition to NIL, ASP offers guidance on various complex issues, including licensing, sponsorship, agent relations, employment, labor, collective bargaining, and Title IX. The ASP Brands Division facilitates collaboration between brands and athletes, executing national NIL campaigns. ASP's reach extends through strategic partnerships with organizations like Women Leaders in Sports, the NFL, the NFL Players Association, the NABC, and the NBC Sports Group. ASP's distinguished advisory board of notable figures in the sports industry including Jessica Mendoza, Kenneth Shropshire, Renie Anderson, Malcolm Turner, Jene Elzie, and Michael Lynch, along with ASP Chairman Oliver Luck, CEO and Founding Partner Casey Schwab, Founding Partner and Media Expert John Entz, and Educational Consultant and Legal Expert Gabe Feldman. To learn more, visit altiussportspartners.com.
This collaboration aligns with Delaware's dedication to supporting Blue Hen athletes, coaches, and staff with the best resources. ASP Academy provides direct access to NIL experts and valuable educational resources, benefiting the Division I institution. The program is customized to meet the specific NIL needs at Delaware, delivering ongoing education, advisory services, and dedicated workshops for our stakeholders.
"I am incredibly excited to work with Brittney and her team," Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak said. "This type of program provides specialized education that invests in our student-athletes and enriches the experience for everyone involved. It truly reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for our programs and ensuring long-term success for our student-athletes."
ASP's expert team will collaborate with Delaware Athletics to create a customized approach for NIL strategies and planning, sharing best practices and innovative ideas while ensuring compliance with the rules. The program will also provide training for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, covering a wide range of topics, including rules and compliance, branding, finances, and evaluating NIL options.
"ASP Academy is built on the belief that education is empowering," said ASP College Vice President Brittney Whiteside. "Our goal is to provide student-athletes and stakeholders at all levels of college sports with expert guidance on NIL matters and beyond. This partnership highlights Chrissi and her team's commitment to delivering high-quality NIL support and education, setting a strong example for others."
Established in 2022, ASP Academy ensures that athletes and stakeholders at all levels of collegiate athletics have access to expert NIL guidance. Initial program participants include the University of Nevada, the University of North Alabama, Oakland University, and Tulane University. As ASP expands this initiative, it will continue to provide advisory support, strategic guidance, and customized education.
About Altius Sports Partners
Since its inception in 2020, Altius Sports Partners ("ASP") has become a leading advisor to elite collegiate athletics programs. ASP provides comprehensive solutions to elevate industry standards and promote excellence through its network of more than 35 Division I athletics departments, including nearly half of the Power Five institutions. ASP's College Division offers strategic consulting services and an on-campus GM Program, featuring education, resources, and staffing for the evolving college sports landscape, including NIL. ASP has on-campus personnel at 16 institutions, and the GM Program, now including an Athlete Services Division, is considered the industry standard. ASP Academy ensures that athletes and stakeholders at all levels of collegiate athletics have access to expert NIL guidance. In addition to NIL, ASP offers guidance on various complex issues, including licensing, sponsorship, agent relations, employment, labor, collective bargaining, and Title IX. The ASP Brands Division facilitates collaboration between brands and athletes, executing national NIL campaigns. ASP's reach extends through strategic partnerships with organizations like Women Leaders in Sports, the NFL, the NFL Players Association, the NABC, and the NBC Sports Group. ASP's distinguished advisory board of notable figures in the sports industry including Jessica Mendoza, Kenneth Shropshire, Renie Anderson, Malcolm Turner, Jene Elzie, and Michael Lynch, along with ASP Chairman Oliver Luck, CEO and Founding Partner Casey Schwab, Founding Partner and Media Expert John Entz, and Educational Consultant and Legal Expert Gabe Feldman. To learn more, visit altiussportspartners.com.
