{"id":1082354,"date":"2022-07-27T13:41:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T18:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1082354"},"modified":"2022-07-27T13:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T18:43:30","slug":"adidas-15-student-athlete-nil-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/adidas-15-student-athlete-nil-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"adidas Announces 15 Student-Athlete NIL Deals in Honor of Title IX’s 50th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

adidas<\/a> continues its commitment to the future of student-athletes. In March, the Three Stripes announced its name, image, and likeness (NIL) program in hopes of a more equitable & inclusive future for student-athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On July 26, adidas unveiled its 15 student-athletes as a part of their inaugural NIL class, composed of all women. The 15 student-athletes will participate in a new mentorship program, created in collaboration with basketball icon & long-term adidas partner Candace Parker as part of her vision to push the game forward.??\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

adidas also announced the brand is expanding its partnership with Athlete Ally?to facilitate outreach and workshops at additional adidas-partnered college campuses. This will drive education, policy reform, and organizing of student-athletes to spur equity on campus and in sports with the goal of expanding Athlete Ally\u2019s network of college chapters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a leading global sports brand, we’re focused on creating long-term equity in sport. That means both investing in the next generation of athletes today and also supporting them in the future.<\/p>

We welcome this group of powerful student-athletes to the adidas family and look forward to working alongside them to define what is possible for the future of sport.<\/p>Rupert Campbell, President of adidas North America<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the announcement lines up with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark Education Amendment that prohibits discrimination against students based on sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no place in sport for discrimination and we continue to see far too many instances of it today and the heavy impact it has on young athletes. <\/p>

The investment in women and LGBTQI+ athletes is a genuine push to accelerate the success and well-being of all athletes and I\u2019m proud to be involved as part of the adidas family in this step towards long-term equity.<\/p>Billie Jean King, adidas partner & Title IX pioneer<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural adidas NIL class includes the following student-athletes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maddy Anderson\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Mississippi St., soccer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Emily Mason<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Rutgers, soccer\u00a0
Brianna Copeland<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Indiana, softball\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Erin Moss\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Georgia Tech, volleyball Lauren Dooley\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Kansas, volleyball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Moriah Oliveira<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Miami, track & field
Kinsey Fiedler\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Washington, softball\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gianna Pielet\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Texas A&M, tennis\u00a0\u00a0
Jayci \u201cJay\u201d Goldsmith\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Texas A&M, tennis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Izzy Redmond \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>ASU, gymnastics\u00a0
Nicklin Hames<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nebraska, volleyball\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jaiden Thomas<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 NC State, soccer\u00a0
Jameese Joseph\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 NC State, soccer\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Hailey Van Lith<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Louisville, basketball\u00a0\u00a0
India Wells\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Grambling State, softball<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it locked on Snkrs Day for more news, including our Sneaker Release Dates<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

adidas announced it has signed 15 female student-athletes across seven collegiate sports to NIL deals ?? pic.twitter.com\/DzpJMBoR8G<\/a><\/p>— Snkrs Day (@snkrsday) July 26, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>