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GuardNIL

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GuardNIL is a student-athlete support platform designed to provide long-term financial, professional, and emotional support for athletes navigating NIL opportunities and career-ending injuries. Built with input from Power 4 and Big 12 stakeholders, GuardNIL helps athletic programs enhance recruiting, donor confidence, and athlete wellbeing through compliant, scalable support systems. The platform also offers business development, financial planning, and career transition resources that extend beyond athletics.

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The Team

Josh Woods, Founder

 

The Mentors

Mark Nair, Lead

Taysha Williams

Sarah Simpson

Lloyd Caballero

Marcus Pauda

Bennie Reed

Nick Bergfeld, Executive Coach