The Indiana High School Athletic Association voted to allow high school athletes to pursue NIL-style deals.The proposal passed the board by a 13-5 vote.It’s not exactly NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). It is called “personal branding activity.” The policy is strictly personal.“We believe it is far better to be proactive and create thoughtful, education-based guidelines ourselves than to have policies forced upon high school athletics. This approach allows us to protect the values of high school sports while adapting responsibly to a changing landscape,” IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig said in a news release. High school athletes will not be allowed to refer to the school they play for, wear their uniform or use school facilities in endorsements.The new policy will take effect in the fall.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association voted to allow high school athletes to pursue NIL-style deals.
The proposal passed the board by a 13-5 vote.
It’s not exactly NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). It is called “personal branding activity.” The policy is strictly personal.
“We believe it is far better to be proactive and create thoughtful, education-based guidelines ourselves than to have policies forced upon high school athletics. This approach allows us to protect the values of high school sports while adapting responsibly to a changing landscape,” IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig said in a news release.
High school athletes will not be allowed to refer to the school they play for, wear their uniform or use school facilities in endorsements.
The new policy will take effect in the fall.
