Athlete Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/athlete/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:23:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://foldedwaffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-100x100.jpg Athlete Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/athlete/ 32 32 218296617 The Truth About NIL: What Every Athlete & Parent Needs to Know https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-nil-what-every-athlete-parent-needs-to-know/ https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-nil-what-every-athlete-parent-needs-to-know/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:23:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-nil-what-every-athlete-parent-needs-to-know/ For this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we share an exclusive segment from our NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) panel. The conversation features legendary coach Dwayne “Tiny” Morton, NFL agent Greg Barnett, and entertainment lawyer Matt Middleton. They break down the business of NIL, how athletes can protect themselves, the role of representation, and what […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-nil-what-every-athlete-parent-needs-to-know/feed/ 0 88157 The Changing Face of College Sports: NIL and Athlete Compensation https://foldedwaffle.com/the-changing-face-of-college-sports-nil-and-athlete-compensation/ https://foldedwaffle.com/the-changing-face-of-college-sports-nil-and-athlete-compensation/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:23:30 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/the-changing-face-of-college-sports-nil-and-athlete-compensation/ In this eye-opening clip of EYL, guest Stephen A. Smith and Rashad Bilal dive deep into the controversial and evolving landscape of college sports under the influence of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) agreements. For decades, the narrative of amateurism has dominated collegiate athletics, often to the benefit of institutions and at the expense of […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/the-changing-face-of-college-sports-nil-and-athlete-compensation/feed/ 0 50382 The New Era in Athlete Sponsorship https://foldedwaffle.com/the-new-era-in-athlete-sponsorship/ https://foldedwaffle.com/the-new-era-in-athlete-sponsorship/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:53:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/the-new-era-in-athlete-sponsorship/ In this EYL episode, Shetellia Riley Irving, a sports agent, shares her experiences representing a premier athlete through various career challenges, including contract negotiations, suspensions, and navigating the world of athletic endorsements. Shetellia discusses the complexities of managing high-profile athletes, addressing their unique needs and aspirations, while also delving into the intricacies of the athletic […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/the-new-era-in-athlete-sponsorship/feed/ 0 22665 Ray Lewis on Lack of Black Sports Owners, Athlete Money Problems, & Learning from Billionaires https://foldedwaffle.com/ray-lewis-on-lack-of-black-sports-owners-athlete-money-problems-learning-from-billionaires/ https://foldedwaffle.com/ray-lewis-on-lack-of-black-sports-owners-athlete-money-problems-learning-from-billionaires/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:53:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/ray-lewis-on-lack-of-black-sports-owners-athlete-money-problems-learning-from-billionaires/ Join us in a candid conversation with Ray Lewis, legendary football player, who dives deep into the realities of athletes’ finances, the importance of financial autonomy, and his vision for the future in the NFL. From startling truths about young players’ exploitation to his personal strategies for financial management, Lewis provides invaluable insights. He emphasizes […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/ray-lewis-on-lack-of-black-sports-owners-athlete-money-problems-learning-from-billionaires/feed/ 0 17394 RICH PAUL SAYS NO ATHLETE CAN AFFORD TO FLY PRIVATE ALL THE TIME https://foldedwaffle.com/rich-paul-says-no-athlete-can-afford-to-fly-private-all-the-time/ https://foldedwaffle.com/rich-paul-says-no-athlete-can-afford-to-fly-private-all-the-time/#respond Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:53:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/rich-paul-says-no-athlete-can-afford-to-fly-private-all-the-time/ Description: In this eye-opening discussion, Rich Paul, a notable sports agent who has had the experience of being on LeBron James’ payroll for two years, earning $48,000, shares his candid perspective on financial management for athletes. Drawing from his personal journey, he underscores the financial realities confronting many professional athletes, specifically highlighting the hefty cost […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/rich-paul-says-no-athlete-can-afford-to-fly-private-all-the-time/feed/ 0 16476 NFL Truths, Athlete Money Mistakes, Building a Brand, & Keys to Keep Wealth with Calais Campbell https://foldedwaffle.com/nfl-truths-athlete-money-mistakes-building-a-brand-keys-to-keep-wealth-with-calais-campbell/ https://foldedwaffle.com/nfl-truths-athlete-money-mistakes-building-a-brand-keys-to-keep-wealth-with-calais-campbell/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:23:04 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/nfl-truths-athlete-money-mistakes-building-a-brand-keys-to-keep-wealth-with-calais-campbell/ In our latest interview, we sit down with NFL star Calais Campbell. We dive deep into a serious incident where $50K mysteriously … source

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