Dr John

Helping high school athletes, parents, coaches, and schools understand NIL through practical education, resources, and real-world guidance. Best-Selling Author

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Your school can have zero NIL deals and plenty of athletes with NIL questions.

ADs, show them you care by giving them a first step: “If you get an offer, talk it over with a parent or guardian. I can help you find the rules before you say yes.”

Stop. Think. Decide.

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Maryland high school NIL: Keep NIL and school sports separate.

Athletes can earn through endorsements and social media, but can't use school affiliations or promote NIL partners during school team activities.

STOP. THINK. DECIDE.

#MarylandNIL #HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

The biggest offer isn’t always the best fit.
For high school athletes, recruiting should be about finding the school where you can develop, compete, and succeed.
Find the right fit—not just the biggest name.
#HighSchoolSports #CollegeRecruiting

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Massachusetts high school NIL: Your deal must fit school agreements.

Athletes can earn through endorsements and social media, but deals can't conflict with school agreements. Required contracts must be shared with the school.

STOP. THINK. DECIDE.

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Michigan high school NIL: Verbal opportunities count, too!

Athletes must disclose verbal and written NIL opportunities for review. School facilities and activities are off-limits for compensated NIL.

STOP. THINK. DECIDE.

#MichiganNIL #HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

“Too small. Too slow.”
I heard it before I ever earned a college football scholarship.
Other people’s expectations don’t have to become your limits.

Keep working. Keep proving.
#StudentAthlete #NIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

YOUR CHILD IS A BRAND.

Whether they're ready or not.

Every post. Every decision. Every interaction.

NIL education starts long before the first dollar.

🛑 STOP. THINK. DECIDE.

#HighSchoolNIL #NILEducation

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

MINNESOTA HS NIL

✅ Paid officiating, teaching, instructing or coaching

❌ Salary, cash or merchandise for athletic participation under MSHSL amateur rules

Getting paid to teach a sport ≠ getting paid to play it.

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#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Every athlete needs a game plan. Not just for game day, but for decisions OFF the field.

NIL opportunities come with responsibilities, risks, and real consequences.

Preparation starts BEFORE the first offer.

STOP. THINK. DECIDE.

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#HighSchoolNIL #NIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

MISSISSIPPI HS NIL

✅ Reasonable pay for lifeguarding
✅ Paid recreation officiating or instruction

❌ NIL contracts under MHSAA amateur rules
❌ Competing for guaranteed money or gate receipts

Regular employment ≠ NIL eligibility.

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#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NIL is not recruiting.
An NIL opportunity is not a scholarship offer, roster spot, or guarantee that a school wants you.
Keep recruiting and NIL separate.
#NIL #NILEducation

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

MISSOURI HS NIL: 4 CONDITIONS

✅ No school representation
✅ No athletic service
✅ No prohibited benefits
✅ No undue influence

❌ School-connected NIL collectives
❌ Recruiting inducements

Know all four before accepting an offer.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

MONTANA HS NIL

✅ NIL within MHSA rules

❌ School practice/game film in NIL promotions
❌ School facilities, copyrights or equipment for NIL
❌ NIL payments from schools, agents or collectives

Your NIL rights don't include school resources.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NEBRASKA HS NIL

✅ NIL within NSAA rules

❌ School practice/game film in NIL promotions
❌ School-supplied uniforms or gear in NIL images
❌ Sponsor promotions during school or team activities

Your highlights aren't automatically yours to monetize.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NEVADA HS NIL

✅ Unaffiliated endorsements outside sanctioned sports
✅ Paid youth sports instruction or officiating

❌ Professional playing contracts in a sanctioned sport while retaining amateur status

Know the eligibility difference.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NEW HAMPSHIRE HS NIL

✅ Commercial endorsements without school/team affiliation

❌ School uniforms or NHIAA logos in endorsements
❌ Profiting from athletic fame tied to your school or team

Keep endorsements independent.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NEW JERSEY HS NIL

✅ Paid endorsements, promotions & social media

❌ School/NJSIAA references in NIL
❌ Sponsor promotions during team activities
❌ Coaches or school employees involved

Keep NIL separate from school athletics.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

Pressure vs. perspective.
High school athletes and families can feel enormous pressure around recruiting and NIL.
Slow the moment down. Get perspective. Then make the decision.
#HighSchoolNIL #NILEducation

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

NEW MEXICO HS NIL

✅ Commercial endorsements without school affiliation
✅ Paid officiating or recreation instruction
❌ School uniforms or logos in endorsements
❌ School/NMAA tags or hashtags in promotions

Know before you post.

https://t.co/fKqZJN5hQr

#HighSchoolNIL

[Dr John @HSnilReality]

New York HS NIL rules:

✅ Independent commercial endorsements.

❌ No school uniforms or association logos in endorsements.
❌ No professional playing contracts while retaining amateur status in that sport.

Check Section rules, too.

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#HighSchoolNIL