Speaking of Athletes
This episode covers the most recent Order issued by Judge Corker in the federal NIL antitrust case taking place in Eastern District of Tennessee, Tennessee & Virginia v. NCAA granting a preliminary injunction enjoining the NCAA from enforcing its NIL recruiting ban and Rule of Restitution. Maddie Salamone breaks down the Order, the legal analysis, the likely outcome of the case, and where things are heading in college sports. Connect with Maddie Salamone on Social Media: : LinkedIn:
info_outline Issues with Mental Health Support for Athletes on CampusSpeaking of Athletes
This episode address some of the major issues with how college athlete mental health and well-being is addressed. Maddie Salamone discusses where athletes need the greatest support around mental health, barriers to athletes receiving the help that they need, and specific areas where the current structure falls short of providing adequate support for athletes' mental health. Connect with Maddie Salamone on Social Media: : Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline : 1-800-273-8255 Dr. Lembke interview:
info_outline Maggie & Conor Bell, Co-Founders of CACESpeaking of Athletes
In this episode, we speak with Maggie and Conor Bell, two siblings who founded the non-profit CACE (College Athlete Compliance Enquiries) and they serve as a confidential resource for athletes who have compliance-related questions, especially those who are considering transferring and looking for advice and guidance through the process, so that athletes can get the help they need without risking their relationship with a coach or school official. And they are currently working on ways to help athletes make informed decisions about schools during recruiting in hopes that it will help more...
info_outline 16. Classifying College Athletes as "Employees"Speaking of Athletes
In this episode, we discuss the latest activity around classifying college athletes as "employees" of their institutions, starting with the memo put out by National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, then a case that has been filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as the latest move by the SEC and Ole Miss to allow athletes to collect academic achievement awards of up to $5,980 per year.
info_outline 15. NCAA's Proposed New ConstitutionSpeaking of Athletes
In this episode, we discuss the NCAA’s proposed new Constitution. I’ll give you a little background, explain what’s in it and share my thoughts on what it means moving forward. The NCAA membership will vote on the finalized version on January 20, 2022.
info_outline 14. Back in Action and Personal CommentarySpeaking of Athletes
We are FINALLY BACK after an extended break and will be back with more quality content. This episode is a check-in and reflection on what has been going on.
info_outline 13. Ishveen Anand: CEO/Founder, OpenSponsorshipSpeaking of Athletes
Ishveen Anand is the CEO and Founder of OpenSponsorship, the first online platform created to facilitate sponsorship agreements by connecting brands with rights holders, like teams, leagues, and even athletes. She was listed as one of Inc.'s Top 100 Female Founders in 2019, and Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015. She also captained both the college netball and cricket teams while attending Oxford University.
info_outline 12. NCAA v. Alston Supreme Court DecisionSpeaking of Athletes
This episode covers the Supreme Court decision rendered in NCAA v. Alston on June 21, 2021. This is the biggest decision in college sports in almost 40 years. We address some of the things that this decision does and does not do, as well as what this means for college sports moving forward.
info_outline 11. Recap of NCAA Athlete Testimony Before Senate Committee on NIL, Health and Safety, Fairness, and EqualitySpeaking of Athletes
This episode provides a recap of the Senate Commerce Committee hearing, which took place on June 17, 2021. This one was titled “NCAA Student Athletes and NIL Rights” and featured athletes discussing issues related to NIL, player health and safety, fairness, and equality. Testimony by: Christina Chenault, Sari Cureton, Kaira Brown, and Martin McNair (father of Jordan McNair).
info_outline 10. NCAA Athlete Perspective on NILSpeaking of Athletes
In anticipation of the Senate Committee Hearing featuring athletes, this episode features clips from a panel discussion held at the University of Arizona on December 2, 2019, titled "Name, Image, and Likeness in College Sports."
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