Athletes.org

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Our client Athletes.org is a players association for college athletes--with more than 4,000 members. Its co-founder and chairman Jim Cavale was interviewed by Sports Business Journal for a story on yesterday’s House v. NCAA settlement hearing, which did not result in a final ruling by Judge Claudia Wilken. “There’s no sustainable future for college athletics without collective bargaining,” Jim told SBJ's Ben Portnoy. “You cannot set these rules, you cannot create these structures without the athletes being involved in the process and agreeing to it.” You can read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gDRT-b4G #sports #sportsbusiness #sportsindustry #sportsbiz #colleges #media #collegesanduniversities #sportsmarketing #communications #news #strategiccommunications #linkedinsport #consulting

Collective bargaining took center stage at today’s House vs. NCAA hearing in Oakland. It’s the cornerstone of every professional sports league, empowering athletes to have a voice in shaping the decisions that impact their careers and lives. College athletes deserve a seat at the negotiating table.

I'm helping reward $10,000 as a judge to the winner of The Creator Tourney with Athletes.org — designed to amplify the voices of college athletes and creators while supporting AO’s mission alongside March Madness. Here's the Creator Blueprint we shared with each athlete to help their content win on social media: 1) Craft a STORY 2) Master all three hooks: Visual, Audio and Text 3) Don’t forget the fundamentals: clean audio, add captions, edit out anything irrelevant Jim Cavale Brandon Copeland Sofia Check Zoe Schweitzer Kyle McMahon, M.S.

"Money Game" on Amazon 💰 speaks the truth. For nearly a century, the NCAA maintained a system under the guise of "amateurism," leaving talented athletes broke while coaches and institutions profited from their labor. Now, as players like Livvy Dunne and Angel Reese have secured life-changing deals, we're witnessing both opportunity and chaos in this unregulated landscape. While critics claim NIL is "destroying college athletics," we see it as long-overdue recognition that athletes deserve compensation for their talents. The documentary honestly portrays the challenges of this transition—from the "wild west" of recruitment to the overwhelming pressure athletes face balancing performance and partnerships. This is just the beginning, with revenue sharing and organization on the horizon. This is incredibly important to athletes who've been silenced for generations.

Employee Spotlight: Meet Zoe Schweitzer From collegiate athlete to advocate, Zoe Schweitzer brings firsthand experience to her role as Lead of Engagement at Athletes.org. As a former Ohio State gymnast, Zoe understands the athlete journey intimately—having navigated injuries, personal brand development, and the transition to coaching her alma mater. Now, she's channeling her unique perspective into empowering Athletes.org members daily. Her recent college graduate status offers fresh insights that bridge the gap between current athletes and the organization's mission. Zoe doesn't just understand the challenges athletes face—she's lived them. And that's what makes her an invaluable asset to our team and the athletes we serve. #TeamAO #AthleteJourney #EmployeeSpotlight

3 Reasons You Need a Lawyer in the Transfer Portal ⚖️ Thinking about entering the transfer portal or already in it? Here are 3 key reasons why you need a lawyer—and how Athletes.org can help you for free: 1️⃣ To review scholarship and transfer agreements. 2️⃣ To ensure eligibility and NCAA compliance. 3️⃣ To verify collective, school, and NIL contracts. 💡 Take control of your future with Athletes.org’s free pro-bono legal services. Sign up today and let us help you make the right move!

Question of the day @ The Players-Only meeting in Chicago. 🌃 Who should be the next Super Bowl halftime performer? We asked and you answered 🎤.

New Episode! Jim Cavale, Chairman of Athletes.org, is a serial entrepreneur that has realized college athletes need to have a group that brings them together to strengthen their development, growth, and future prospects in life. He created Athletes.org, which has gained great traction with countless college athletes signing up to be a part of it! Jim has an excellent ability to find ways to use digital technology to connect us further and enhance relationships. He previously did this with GLOW, helping women be more confident with a wider variety of beauty care options, and now is fostering a community of athletes. He shares why Athletes.org was born, what its core purpose is, and what is in store now! Thank you to Adelaide Matte for helping with this! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eYEHEGuP Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-YjEKQ6 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/esxyHWJX iHeart: https://lnkd.in/ea3E9qUm Pandora: https://lnkd.in/ejRk3Zna

Last night we filed a Motion for Leave to file an Amicus Brief on behalf of Athletes.org in the House v. NCAA case, attempting to illustrate to the Court the significant issues that college athletes will face even if the settlement is approved and that the settlement is no substitute for a collective bargaining process.