NIL / PBA readiness
Contracts, school rules, disclosure, taxes, representation, prohibited categories and exploitation red flags.
Michigan Sports Opportunity
Next Play
Prepare for the next decisionDecision-readiness for athletes and families navigating NIL/PBA, recruiting, transfers, money, education and the transition beyond sport.
The activation
The next decision matters more than the next slogan.
Next Play translates complex sports systems into practical questions athletes and families can use before signing, transferring, accepting an opportunity or moving into the next stage of education and work.
Know the ruleWhat actually applies?
Know the tradeoffWhat changes if I say yes?
Know the moneyWhat is the real financial effect?
Know the next stepWhat happens after this decision?
Module families
Decision-readiness across the pathway.
Recruiting decisions
Offers, visibility, fit questions, costs, promises and the difference between interest and a verified opportunity.
Transfer & eligibility
Questions to verify before making a move that could affect participation, enrollment or support.
Betting & prediction-market literacy
Age restrictions, integrity issues, harassment risks, prohibited activity and help resources.
Post-sport mobility
Education completion, credentials, career preparation, financial resilience and the transition into work.
Delivery principle
Education, not individualized legal or financial advice.
Next Play can provide plain-language education and decision frameworks. Athletes and families should use qualified legal, tax, financial or compliance professionals when a decision requires individualized advice.