NIL Explained: What Parents & Athletes Need to Know About Name, Image & Likeness

In this episode of the Get Zoned In Podcast, Coach Duke and Coach Steve sit down with members of Lyons & Associates, a New Jersey law firm specializing in Name, Image & Likeness (NIL), to break down one of the biggest changes in college athletics.The conversation dives deep into how NIL has transformed the recruiting landscape for student-athletes, what parents and players need to understand before navigating NIL opportunities, and the legal and financial considerations that come with athlete branding, sponsorships, and endorsements.Topics covered include:What NIL actually means for student-athletesHow NIL is changing college athletics and recruitingCommon NIL misconceptionsLegal and financial considerations for familiesWhat parents should know before signing NIL dealsBuilding an athlete’s personal brandThe future of NIL in youth and college sports