The Roads Are Out There: Brian DiNapoli on NIL, Mental Health, and Substance Prevention

Brian DiNapoli has spent over 30 years in public service, community engagement, and youth development. And he saw a gap no one was filling.Student-athletes are facing unprecedented pressure — NIL deals, social media visibility, mental health challenges, substance use risks — and most don't have the resources or support to navigate it safely.So Brian built NIL Insight — a platform providing student-athletes and parents with resources on mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, and navigating NIL opportunities with confidence and clarity.His tagline says it all: "The Roads Are Out There, We Must Build The Bridges."In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Brian breaks down the biggest lie culture sold student-athletes about handling pressure, why mental health and substance prevention can't be ignored in the NIL era, how to help young athletes make healthy choices on and off the field, and what parents and coaches need to know to support athlete well-being.Whether you're a student-athlete navigating NIL pressure, a parent trying to protect your kid, or a coach building a culture of well-being — this conversation will challenge how you think about athlete development beyond the field.This isn't motivation. This is a movement.Connect with Brian: Instagram: @nilinsight X (Twitter): @nilinsight Website: NILInsight.comSupport the showCONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: blueprintbluechip.com 📸 Instagram: @blueprintbluechip 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Sarles 📧 Email: [email protected] RESOURCE: Join the 5-Day Reset™ — designed for athletes ready to build identity, discipline, and purpose beyond the game. 👉 blueprintbluechip.com/blueprintfoundationschallengeSUPPORT THE SHOW:Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with an athlete, parent, coach, or leaderFollow us on social media and join the conversationBOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 [email protected] THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.New episodes drop every Monday.Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.