UNCW Athletics has launched FLIGHT, an all-in-one platform for Seahawk student-athletes to connect with fans, brands, donors and others interested in using their name, image or likeness.
FLIGHT provides ways to interact with Seahawk student-athletes, including a partnership with INFLCR, one of the industry’s leading providers in athletics endorsements and branding. FLIGHT also provides educational opportunities for our student-athletes, which will include financial literacy and personal branding in the future.
To show the commitment UNCW has to NIL, the department recently promoted Laura Pearson to Assistant AD for Administration. Pearson will be working closely with Seahawk student-athletes to provide NIL education and support. Pearson’s role is the first in the conference specifically dedicated to NIL.
“FLIGHT is another example of our continued investment in the student-athlete experience," said Michael Oblinger, UNCW’s Director of Athletics. "For us to remain competitive in the ever-changing collegiate landscape, we must embrace NIL. Along with our partnership with INFLCR, our student-athletes will have a wonderful resource to maximize their NIL opportunities.”
Fans, brands, sponsors and donors will be able to use FLIGHT to browse and connect with UNCW student-athletes within a marketplace for NIL activities that ensures institutional compliance with all NCAA rules.
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