The NIL Playbook: Checklist and Compliance Worksheet for Student-Athletes and Brands
A Trusted Resource for Submitting NIL Deals Where Required
This practical, athlete-first resource helps you prepare and document NIL brand deals for submission or disclosure if required by your school, athletic association, or state policies.
Whether your school uses an online portal, email process, or a third-party platform to collect deal information, this checklist and worksheet ensure you have the essentials in place from contract terms to proof of performance.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED
📘 Checklist Pages
✔️ Deal basics and common red flags
✔️ Deliverables and documentation strategy
✔️ Payment terms and fair market value (FMV) prompts
✔️ Self-audit checklist for submission
✔️ Three smart questions to ask before signing a deal
🧾 Compliance Worksheet
✔️ FMV scoring calculator
✔️ Deliverables and proof tracker
✔️ Printable or fillable form to organize your deal
✔️ Built to help you submit with clarity and confidence
🔒 WHY IT MATTERS
Not every deal needs prior approval, but many must be reported. This playbook helps you
✔️ Stay ahead of documentation requests
✔️ Track key deal components before or after signing
✔️ Organize proof of what was delivered and paid
✔️ Show you are acting in good faith and within policy
Ideal for athletes at schools that require deal reporting, documentation, or periodic compliance checks
WHO THIS IS FOR
✔️ Student-athletes in high school or college
✔️ Agents supporting NIL deals
✔️ Brand representatives navigating school-based reporting
✔️ Compliance or athlete development staff who assist with onboarding
📥 DOWNLOAD INCLUDES
✔️ Three-page PDF
✔️ Fillable and printer-friendly format
✔️ Lifetime access with free updates
✔️ Created by the team at One Huddle One Mission
📣 Need help with a specific deal or form?
Text 833-328-3516 or visit onehuddleonemission.com for personalized NIL support
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⚖️ DISCLAIMER
This resource is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not guarantee eligibility or compliance approval.
Athletes, agents, and representatives should always consult
✔️ Their school or institution’s compliance office
✔️ Applicable state laws or school policies
✔️ Licensed legal counsel when needed
This tool is designed to help users self-audit, document, and organize NIL deals using best practices recognized across the industry.
One Huddle One Mission is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCAA or any governing body or platform.