PGA REACH Colorado Foundation Announces New NIL Education Partnership with Influential Athlete
DENVER, CO - The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Influential Athlete, the nation’s leading Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education and coaching company, to provide comprehensive NIL education to junior golfers and their families across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and South Dakota.
As the NIL landscape continues to evolve, PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is committed to ensuring young athletes are equipped with the knowledge, guidance, and tools necessary to navigate this new era of sports safely, responsibly, and successfully.
“At PGA REACH Colorado Foundation, our mission is to positively impact lives through the game of golf by expanding access and opportunity for youth,” said Erinn Lopez, Colorado PGA’s Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Director. “Partnering with Influential Athlete allows us to extend that mission into NIL education, giving our junior golfers and families the proactive guidance they need to understand NIL, protect eligibility, and prepare for future opportunities with confidence and integrity.”
Influential Athlete partners with organizations nationwide to deliver turnkey NIL education designed for athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators. Its curriculum provides clarity and confidence, equipping youth athletes with the tools to understand what NIL is, what to do (and not do), and how to navigate opportunities successfully.
“NIL is changing the path for young athletes, and PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is
taking a leadership role in making sure families are educated, prepared, and empowered,” said Stephanie Grady, CEO of Influential Athlete. “We’re honored to support their mission and help junior golfers across Colorado build the skills that create opportunities on and off the course.”
Through this partnership, Colorado junior golfers will gain access to NIL workshops, on-demand education, and golf-specific resources designed to meet the unique needs of the sport, while aligning with PGA REACH Colorado Foundation’s pillars of youth development, inclusion, and community impact.
About Influential Athlete
Influential Athlete provides turnkey NIL education for athletes, parents, and institutions
nationwide. Co-founded by Stephanie and Joe Grady, the company equips athletes with a clear pathway to NIL success by teaching communication skills, personal branding tools, and NIL knowledge needed to succeed in sports, with NIL, and in life after competition.
About PGA REACH Colorado Foundation
PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Colorado PGA. Its mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf. Through its core pillars of Youth Development, Supporting Our Military, and Inclusion, PGA REACH Colorado Foundation works daily to expand access to the game and ensure cost is never a barrier to participation.
Media Contacts:
Stephanie Grady | CEO, Influential Athlete
stephanie@influentialathlete.com
Erinn Lopez | Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Colorado PGA
