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3 WORKSHOPS. 1 GOAL.

UNDERSTAND NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AND HOW TO SUCCEED

PGA REACH Colorado FOUNDATION and Influential Athlete have partnered to bring members a collection of workshops designed specifically for golfers to navigate and succeed in the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).

Workshop #1: Getting Started with NIL as a Golfer

For all junior golfers & parents

A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to NIL designed specifically for Colorado PGA junior golfers operating under the NIL policies of Colorado (CHSAA), South Dakota (SDHSAA), and Wyoming (WHSAA). This course explains what NIL is, what’s allowed and prohibited for high school athletes, how to protect eligibility, and how golfers can prepare now for opportunities in college. The perfect foundation for understanding NIL safely, confidently, and in a golf-focused way.

Workshop #2: Build Your Personal Brand

For golfers ready to take the next step & learn how to stand out

Your personal brand is your competitive advantage both on the course and online. This course teaches golfers how to build a strong, authentic brand that reflects their personality, values, and performance. Athletes learn how to present themselves with confidence, create meaningful content, communicate effectively, and grow influence the right way under your state’s specific guidelines. Ideal for golfers who want to elevate their presence and prepare for future NIL success.

Workshop #3: Pitch for Partnerships

For golfers ready to learn how to pitch to businesses with confidence

This course shows junior golfers exactly how to approach businesses the right way. Athletes learn how to identify good-fit brands, craft a professional pitch, communicate their value, and understand what a partnership should and should not look like while still under your state’s specific rules. A practical, golf-specific guide for athletes who want to develop real-world skills they can use in high school, college, and beyond.

Understanding NIL: What Every Athlete and Parent Needs to Know

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has transformed youth, high school, and college sports. The rules continue to evolve, giving athletes new opportunities to earn income from their personal brand - while also introducing responsibilities they must understand to protect their eligibility. That’s why we’ve partnered with Influential Athlete, the premier NIL education company, to provide clear, trusted guidance and support for all our members.

NIL can open the door to everything from small earning opportunities that help make school more affordable to life-changing income that supports an athlete or their family. But with these opportunities come important rules, requirements, and boundaries. Whether an athlete chooses to pursue NIL or not, NIL is now part of the athlete experience and knowing how it works is essential.

What Is NIL?

NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness - essentially an athlete’s personal brand. NIL allows student-athletes to earn money with their brand from things like:

Social media posts
Brand partnerships
Coaching at camps, clinics, and making appearances
Selling merchandise or autographs
Business ventures tied to their identity as an athlete

And they can do all of this without losing their eligibility, as long as they follow the rules.

Recent NIL Changes You Should Know

The NIL landscape continues to shift quickly. Here are the most important updates:

CHSSA, SDHSAA & WHSAA Bylaws

High school athletes in Colorado and South Dakota are able to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) after their respective high school activities associations voted to change their bylaws. High school athletes in Wyoming are currently not able to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) due to WHSAA amateur rules.

2. Increased Reporting & Compliance Requirements

With greater earning opportunities comes stricter oversight.
Athletes must now:

Report any NIL deal worth more than $600 (only if an athlete is in college or plans to attend an NCAA Division I school)
If this applies to you, the reporting of deals can be done at nilgo.com
Expect potential third-party review of contracts
CHSAA requires Colorado high school athletes to disclose their deals to their high school athletic director within 10 days of signing the agreement.
Report all deals to any school you’ve committed to, or at least ask about their disclosure policy and what you need to do to remain compliant
Ask your high school athletic director if there is anything you need to know about disclosing your deal to your school. Remember, all schools can have their own policy within the state or athletic association’s policy.

Why NIL Education Matters - Even If an Athlete Never Plans to Pursue NIL

Every athlete is now part of the NIL world, whether they pursue deals or not.
Understanding NIL is essential because:

Rules are changing fast, and violations can impact eligibility
Bad actors exist, and athletes who aren’t informed are more vulnerable
Parents need clarity so they can help guide their athlete safely
Proper understanding protects athletes, their reputations, and their future opportunities

Our NIL Education Partner

To ensure our members have access to accurate, trustworthy, expert-led information, we’ve partnered exclusively with Influential Athlete, the leader in NIL education for schools, associations, and athletic organizations nationwide.

All NIL education provided to our members comes directly from Influential Athlete to ensure consistent, high-quality guidance.

You can learn more about the founders and their expertise below or visit their website, influentialathlete.com.

Hours of Operation

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MT

Phone

303-681-0742

Address

6630 Bear Dance Dr, Larkspur, CO, 80118, United States

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