In an interview recently, Trinity Thomas said it was "on the table" that she might return for her covid 5th year. To help in that regard, I hope UF is working to get Trinity an NIL contract to give her financial backing. Trinity is one of the best women's gymnasts in the world. She deserves an NIL contract and UF would be fortunate to have her for a 5th year. Hopefully, UF is looking to get NILs for UF's enrolled top gymnasts and some of UF's top incoming recruits. The elite national team and international gymnasts deserve NIL consideration. Leanne Wong (2nd at Worlds), Morgan Hurd (1st at Worlds), and Kayla DiCello (3rd at Worlds) along with Shilese Jones, JaFree Scott, and Sophia Butler by the time they get to UF. I'd like to see UF get out in the front on NIL in attracting and keeping the top gymnasts in the country.
As I understand, the NIL law passed in Florida does not allow the state schools to be directly involved in NIL agreements. It is allowed in other states, such as Texas
Gator Made is how it's done and with the blessings of the University of Florida: Gators NIL - Name, Image, and Likeness - Florida Gators INFLCR Exchange If the process is too much for an athlete to handle the marketing of NIL, hire an agent licensed in the state of Florida to handle the details. If Alyssa Baumann becomes an agent after she leaves UF, she could handle the details. I'd go with an agent who has already had experience with NIL at UF. I'm sure there are businesses in the registry who would love to work with Trinity. The possibilities are really good for Trinity to capitalize on. Name brand gymnastics apparel would certainly be on the list. Bottom line, this isn't rocket science. No, it can't be done like in the more relaxed states, see Texas, but it can be done.
From the Trinity interview in the other thread: (GYM) - All Eyes on Trinity Thomas | Swamp Gas Forums (gatorcountry.com) Apparently, Thomas has grabbed more attention than just her audience’s. She also inked an NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal with H&R Block, alongside Chiles, basketball phenom Sedona Prince, and a number of other standout collegiate athletes. Through its “Fair Shot” initiative, the company provided $1 million in sponsorships and support for NCAA women athletes, including cash and tax services (Disclosure: H&R Block provided interview access to Thomas for this piece). Thomas is part of the first generation of collegiate athletes who have been allowed to personally profit off their own successes at a time when women make consistently less money playing professional sports than men. Congratulations Trinity. Go get an apparel NIL too.
