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ATHLETES.ORG (AO) LAUNCHES TO ORGANIZE COLLEGE ATHLETES, SHAPE THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE SPORTS

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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NEW YORK , Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Cavale and Brandon Copeland today announced the launch of Athletes.org (AO), a 501c non-profit organization designed exclusively for college athletes to receive on-demand support in navigating their respective college athletics experience and a voice to speak into the future of college athletics.

Key Points: 
  • All athletes who sign up for their free AO membership will have an exclusive login to their AO member app.
  • "College and amateur athletics are at a pivotal moment in history," said Athletes.org Founder and Chairman, Jim Cavale.
  • "It's important that all college athletes have the support to make the best decisions for their respective futures.
  • It's also vital that the perspective of college athletes is included in the decisions that will shape the future of our industry.

AllAthlete App Launches and Reaches 100,000 Installs

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Founded by Greg Auerbach in 2020, AllAthlete is a platform built for athletes to showcase their entire athletic resume.

Key Points: 
  • Founded by Greg Auerbach in 2020, AllAthlete is a platform built for athletes to showcase their entire athletic resume.
  • "AllAthlete is an app designed for you, the athlete, to do exactly that stick out in a group of prospects.
  • Warner said he was having trouble making connections with college coaches because of the pandemic up until he joined AllAthlete.
  • AllAthlete is currently available in the Apple App Store and also on the web at www.allathlete.com .

ATHLETE-FOCUSED APPROACH TO NIL PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The brand believes the team will inspire other young athletes to participate in and appreciate the good that comes from sports.

Key Points: 
  • The brand believes the team will inspire other young athletes to participate in and appreciate the good that comes from sports.
  • "We appreciate the differences between working with student versus professional athletes and their needs," says GoodSport CEO, Michelle McBride.
  • "We want to make sure we are helping set them up for success in life as well as in sports."
  • "I have had offers to work with other brands, says University of Texas defensive lineman Justice Finkley, but none have taken a student-centered approach.

Lions Legacy Club Becomes First NIL Collective Dedicated to Penn State Football

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Penn State football and retired NFL players have partnered with Blueprint Sports to unveil the Lions Legacy Club - the first name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective to specifically support student-athletes in the Penn State Football program.

Key Points: 
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Penn State football and retired NFL players have partnered with Blueprint Sports to unveil the Lions Legacy Club - the first name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective to specifically support student-athletes in the Penn State Football program.
  • While other NIL collectives have been formed surrounding Penn State athletics, the Lions Legacy Club is the first one dedicated exclusively to football.
  • The Lions Legacy Club is spearheaded by former Lions quarterback, Chris Ganter, who will serve as general manager alongside former Penn State football and retired NFL players including Ki-Jana Carter and Michael Mauti.
  • Chris Ganter's roots in Penn State football go back decades, as his father also coached at Penn State for nearly 30 years.

SCHUYLER BAILAR, EDUCATOR, AUTHOR, ADVOCATE AND THE FIRST TRANS NCAA D1 MEN'S ATHLETE, LAUNCHES LANECHANGER: DEI AND GENDER LITERACY FOR THE MASSES

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schuyler Bailar, the first trans NCAA D1 men's athlete and internationally acclaimed educator, author, and advocate, today announced the launch of LANECHANGER™, a groundbreaking DEI and gender literacy learning series for businesses, teams, and schools. With the trans community under attack more than ever, the need for education about gender and transgender topics could not be more critical. In a series of over 40 online video modules, Schuyler uses personal stories, detailed references and his own raw humanity to invite the viewer into the conversation to learn with him, dispel myths and fight ignorance.

Key Points: 
  • With the trans community under attack more than ever, the need for education about gender and transgender topics could not be more critical.
  • "After over 400 in-person events, the experience of sharing my humanity with people has proven transformative," commented founder Schuyler Bailar.
  • "Even those who were resistant to trans people learned and opened up, allowing themselves to see me in their own humanity.
  • Beginning today, LANECHANGER is available to any business, school and team to generate meaningful conversations about gender and inclusion in their community.

Blayze Continues Revolutionizing Online Sports Coaching, Raises Pre-Seed Funding

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Revolutionary virtual private coaching platform, Blayze has raised more than $800,000 in pre-seed funding from investors LAUNCH and Primwest SA. The company has also rapidly expanded from its initial launch in motorsports into soccer, basketball, stand-up paddling, surfing, karting, and motorcycle racing.

Key Points: 
  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2022) - Blayze, a revolutionary 1-on-1 online coaching platform offering access to top-tier private coaches recently closed its first round of funding, raising more than $800 thousand.
  • "When we started building Blayze the initial focus was on solving some early technical challenges, working alongside my co-founder Christopher Roberts.
  • Blayze closes this gap by offering one-to-one coaching online from professionals at the top of their sport.
  • Blayze recently announced a scholarship program for young women soccer players in partnership with three NWSL players.

BitBoy Crypto Partners with The Players Lounge, a Collegiate web3 NIL Platform by Former NFL Players, Empowering NCAA Student-Athletes to Monetize their Brands

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BitBoy Crypto, the most popular crypto content channel with more than 5 million followers, is partnering with Collegiate web3 NIL Platform The Players' Lounge, led by Aaron Murray, the SEC all-time passing yards/touchdowns leader and CBS Broadcaster, and Keith Marshall, the former Georgia star Running Back and 2016 NFL Draft pick. The partnership between BitBoy Crypto and The Players' Lounge harnesses the power of Web3 to enhance the fan experience and financially empower NCAA student-athletes by providing fans access to exclusive events, private message boards, signed memorabilia, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The Players' Lounge is a direct-to-consumer platform granting fans access to NCAA athlete exclusive events, merchandise, exclusive message boards, and more.
  • As of April 2022, over 100 NCAA athletes, male and female, have signed contracts with The Players' Lounge.
  • Ben Armstrong, Founder at BitBoy Crypto commented, "At BitBoy Crypto our mission has always been to empower people to find financial freedom through crypto-assets.
  • BitBoyCrypto.com features exclusive stories that provide a different perspective on the news than many readers get from traditional crypto news sources.

DFND INTRODUCES SLEEPWEAR POWERED BY CELLIANT®

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Designed for the "warrior athlete," the revolutionary sleepwear is powered by DFND X CELLIANT, the trailblazer in bio-responsive infrared textiles.

Key Points: 
  • Designed for the "warrior athlete," the revolutionary sleepwear is powered by DFND X CELLIANT, the trailblazer in bio-responsive infrared textiles.
  • DFND REST powered by CELLIANT notes that it is "clinically proven to enhance tissue oxygen levels to help your body be at its best."
  • DFND REST powered by CELLIANT includes three unisex designs in two colors each, Tan and Heather Grey: IR Short Sleeve V-Neck Shirt; IR Long Sleeve V-Neck Shirt and IR Sleepwear Long John; and two designs in Black: IR Recover RX Hood; IR Recover RX Jogger.
  • CELLIANT is a key ingredient used by world-class brands in products spanning apparel, sleepwear, bedding, upholstery, uniforms and medical supplies.

Survey Says: Exceptional outcomes for Bryant University Class of 2021

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, R.I., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The value of a Bryant University diploma has never been greater, according to results released this week from a comprehensive survey of Bryant Class of 2021 graduates.

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  • SMITHFIELD, R.I., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The value of a Bryant University diploma has never been greater, according to results released this week from a comprehensive survey of Bryant Class of 2021 graduates.
  • Not only are the data strong, but student sentiment is also exceptionally positive for the Class of 2021, which completed its final three semesters during the pandemic.
  • Nearly 25% of Bryant Class of 2021 graduates reported dual pursuits (8% both employed and enrolled in graduate school) or full-time enrollment (16%).
  • From Bryant, they are continuing their studies at prestigious institutions including Columbia University; Duke University; New York University; Wake Forest University; the University of Cambridge, King's College; London School of Economics and Political Science, and The University of Edinburgh.