Mr. Worldwide - A Conversation with Emir Demirkiran

06/29/22 • 51 min

During this episode, we speak with Emir Demirkiran, co-founder of Play Sports Abroad. Emir discusses the process that international student-athletes follow to play collegiate sports in the United States. He also provides insight into how athletes may be able to take advantage of NIL opportunities in their own countries. We discuss the rules that international student-athletes must follow and the consequences of F-1 visa violations as well.

Play Sports Abroad is an international student consulting firm that promotes high school and university students to receive athletic and academic scholarships in the USA or Canada.

We also talk about our favorite nillies, including Tre Mitchell’s deal with Toothman Ford and Mohamad Kaba’s deal with Catoe’s Power Equipment.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected].

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Name Image Likeness: Instagram Emir DemirkiranPlay Sports AbroadToothman FordCatoe’s Power EquipmentTre MitchellMohamad Kaba

Play Sports Abroad is an international student consulting firm that promotes high school and university students to receive athletic and academic scholarships in the USA or Canada.

We also talk about our favorite nillies, including Tre Mitchell’s deal with Toothman Ford and Mohamad Kaba’s deal with Catoe’s Power Equipment.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected].

Previous Episode

Double Dutch: Harrison Leonard // Kaitlyn Hanna

We are dedicating the month of June to student-athlete entrepreneurs. During this episode, we hear from two athletes making a splash in the NIL world. Harrison Leonard, a walk-on kicker for the University of Notre Dame football team, explains how he co-founded Our Playbook. Harrison discusses how he helped connect his fellow student-athletes with businesses for NIL deals. Harrison officially entered the transfer portal in April of 2022 as a graduate transfer.

We also speak with Kaitlyn Hanna, who obtained a NIL deal with Superberries as a high school golfer at Westside High School. Kaitlyn describes how she and her father negotiated the deal with Scott Carlson, the CEO of Westin Foods, the parent company of the Superberries brand. As a part of the partnership, Scott offered guidance to help Kaitlyn grow her tee art business, Tee Art Creations.

We discuss our favorite recent nillies, including Nebraska Furniture Mart’s “Home Team” deal, Built Brands’ deal for BYU walk-ons, Topps’ new trading cards, and Roman Bravo-Young’s marketing deal with MMA manager Dave Martin.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected].

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Name Image Likeness: Instagram Harrison LeonardUniversity of Notre DameOur PlaybookKaitlyn HannaSuperberriesScott CarlsonTee Art Creations

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Wildcats of NIL - A Conversation with Reggie Calhoun Jr.

During this episode, we speak with Reggie Calhoun Jr., founder of RPA College and RC7 Sports. RPA combines prep school and the college experience to prepare athletes to compete at the collegiate level. His program helps athletes develop life skills, hone sports talents, and prepare for future careers. Reggie describes how athletes can utilize NIL opportunities to supplement scholarship dollars to help fund their academic careers. Reggie discusses the importance of understanding marketing, branding, and the entrepreneurial spirit to enhance NIL opportunities.

RPA’s Director of Media Eryon Jefferson also joined the conversation. Eryon was RPA’s first recruit, he is now the founder and owner of ERJ Media and we works closely with Reggie to promote RPA’s mission.

We also discuss our favorite recent nillies, including Paige Beuckers’ new Gatorade water bottle and the Villanova football players’ deal with Reveal Suits.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected].
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Name Image Likeness: Instagram RPA CollegeReggie Calhoun Jr.C7 SportsEryon JeffersonERJ MediaPaige BeuckersReveal Suits