Jason Setchen

Attorney and advocate for some of planet earth’s top amateur, collegiate, and pro athletes. 💯Locker Room Verified. #SuperLawyers 2015-2024. Not an agent.

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

Whether to cancel the @NCAA football season has not involved much input from student-athletes or their families. I represent a group of @theACC and @SEC athletes that WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL THIS SEASON. The attached letter outlines their concerns. #WeWantToPlay #play2020

[Amanda Christovich @achristovichh]

Here is the one-pager on the “Protect College Sports Act”

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

In an effort to provide clear and predictable guidelines and make a transition to the model as seamless as possible, the Cabinet outlined the expected implementation process, should the change be adopted. Specifically, the implementation options currently contemplated include:

[Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini]

NCAA hopes to have a vote on 5-year eligibility in June.

Athletes would get 5 years to play 5 seasons, no redshirts or extensions. Clock begins at HS grad or 19 yrs old. (Exceptions for military, religious mission or pregnancy)

These are the expected guidelines for athletes:

[Amanda Christovich @achristovichh]

NCAA confirms it might vote on the new five-for-five eligibility rules in June. If it votes yes, here is the implementation process:

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

Amazing.

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

Flag football received a formal recommendation to become an NCAA sport.

If legislation is approved by three divisions in January, its first championship projected to be held in spring 2028.

[Zakhari johnson @JohnsonZakhari]

WOW!! i am EXTREMELY BLESSED to receive an offer from the university of west Georgia🔵🔴 via coach willson

[Brett Hickman @coachhick]

62% of D2 football players that entered the portal retired from football!!! 79% of D3 kids are done.

Enter at your own risk or stay and develop.

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

Keeping an eye on things! Proud to be working with Zakhari Johnson (@JohnsonZakhari) FB Class of ‘28 and fam. Next gen!

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

Great information!

[Darren Heitner @heitner]

Over the past week, I have reviewed dozens of #NIL agreements across the country. The market continues to mature, but certain issues keep surfacing in negotiations. Here are some of the things I'm finding:

Payment structures have grown far more sophisticated. I'm seeing more hybrid deals that combine guaranteed upfront payments with performance bonuses tied to specific deliverables and some deals that contain no guarantees whatsoever. Any non-guaranteed income could leave athletes chasing money they were orally promised.

Termination clauses remain the most heavily negotiated provision. One-sided, "sole discretion," termination rights without notice or cure periods are concerning.

Post-termination rights and IP ownership remain areas of emphasis. I specifically look for "perpetual" and "irrevocable" grant of rights or extended licenses in my review. Athletes should want rights (other than limited archival rights) to expire cleanly when the deal ends.

These are real business contracts with real dollars and real consequences. Athletes and their advocates need to treat them that way. The deeper the NIL industry develops, the more important it is for athletes to retain experienced counsel to walk them through every material term before signing.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

The Joker found his mood improved considerably when he decided to stop trying to kill Batman and started chasing tasty waves and a cool buzz.

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

Grateful to serve as the MC for the Miami Dade Bar Association’s Annual Installation Gala celebrating induction of Melisa Jordan as President!

[Ronald Ussery Jr, Esq. @ronaldusseryjr]

The NCAA's "5-for-5" eligibility model is heading to a Cabinet vote reportedly set for May 22.

How the clock would work.

Start. The regular academic year after age 19 or HS graduation, whichever comes first.

5 years. All five seasons inside a five-year window.

No more 4-in-5. Routine medical redshirts and most waivers go away.

Carveouts. Reportedly only maternity, military service, and religious missions.

Not retroactive. Athletes whose eligibility ends spring 2026 are out.

Watch the May 22 Cabinet meeting.

Educational content. Not legal advice.

https://t.co/MPtnC5D0CJ

#RonaldTheLawyer #SportsLaw #NCAA #Eligibility #5for5

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept.

It’s clear the NCAA is expecting to adopt the concept for 2026-27.

Important: Final waivers under current rules must be submitted by July 31.

[Miami Hurricanes @MiamiHurricanes]

Thank you for everything, Dan! After a legendary run, Miami AD Dan Radakovich is retiring June 1. From a CFP National Championship appearance to record-breaking GPAs and a 94% graduation rate, he’s leaving The U having made a tremendous impact. 🙌 https://t.co/s16ZONioje

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

I love these aggressive ass people on here that supposedly have 15-20k followers and their posts get 2 likes. Find a new bot farm, my friend. Your bots are snoozing.

[MIAMI @MiamiSportsHQ]

Miami is one of two schools in the ACC to have both their football and men’s basketball teams end the season ranked in the top 25.

#GoCanes | @CanesHoops @CanesFootball

[Jason Setchen @AthleteDefender]

No waivers is a terrible idea. There is no one size fits all in life. People get sick, people have family circumstances, and extraordinary circumstances can arise. What if a student-athlete gets cancer while in school? No waiver for him or her? These extremes are ridiculous.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The NCAA is exploring a significant change to its eligibility rule, sources tell @YahooSports. The proposal creates an age-based standard: Athletes would have 5 years of eligibility from their 19th birthday or HS graduation.

No redshirts or waivers.

https://t.co/8QEC4GNvZe

[NCAA News @NCAA_PR]

DI Cabinet adopts new rules to address ‘ghost transfers’ for all sports.
https://t.co/wVZWWoGZ7Q

[NCAA News @NCAA_PR]

Committee recommends amending transfer window penalty proposal.
https://t.co/abNAgcqHWR

[NCAA News @NCAA_PR]

Changes to penalty structure for targeting in DI football approved.
https://t.co/QsuqtaKBqq