Audience
5,000+ followers or demonstrated commercial potential
ATHLETE BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Your game built the story.
Now build the brand.
UWS NIL identifies and develops athletes with engaged audiences, compelling stories, and the professionalism to become valuable long-term brand partners.
ELIGIBILITY
More than a follower count.
Five thousand followers is one route to eligibility, not the only route. UWS NIL also considers athletes who demonstrate clear commercial potential.Engagement
An active audience matters more than an inflated number
Content
Quality, consistency, clarity, and room to grow
Brand
A distinctive story with professional, marketable potential
OUR ATHLETES
Built through the game. Ready beyond it.
01
Defense · Montréal Victoire
Tamara Giaquinto
A poised two-way defender whose leadership, preparation, and high-level performance shaped a standout collegiate career before her move to professional hockey.
02
Forward · PWHL Detroit
Shiann Darkangelo
A veteran power forward, championship captain, and international gold medalist with a career spanning the NCAA and every major era of modern professional women’s hockey.NIL READINESS
Not eligible yet?
Build toward UWS NIL.
Your Player Portal turns a “not yet” into a practical development plan across audience growth, content consistency, Player Passport completion, and professional brand habits.VIEW NIL READINESSTHE PATHWAY
From athlete to client.
- 01Xceptional Player
- 02Build Passport
- 03Grow Brand
- 04UWS NIL Eligibility
- 05Apply
- 06Admin Review
- 07Accepted
- 08UWS NIL Client
- 09Cliqk