Penguins NIL Resource Center
Having a successful NIL program is critical in the current environment of college athletics. Businesses and fans alike have the opportunity to provide direct NIL financial support to YSU student-athletes and teams. This support will give the competitive edge needed to maintain excellence!
YSU NIL on Social Media
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Partnerships
Opendorse
Youngstown State University Athletics has partnered with Opendorse to support the program's mission to prepare all student-athletes for success in the new era of college sports with the market's leading NIL partner in Opendorse. Texas, Oregon, Florida and Kansas are just some of the other schools that are partnered with Opendorse. The partnership puts YSU at the cutting edge of NIL and empowers YSU student-athletes to understand, build, and protect their brands with the NIL industry's leader in education, marketing, and compliance technology.
Fanstake
Fanstake and YSU Athletics are partnering to support YSU student-athletes. Fans can receive a $10 credit to directly support any student-athlete. If the athlete transfers to turns professional, fans receive a full refund. The $10 credit is redeemable at the link below.
Merchandise - NIL Store and Athlete's Thread
Penguin fans can purchase officially licensed YSU merchandise from their favorite student-athletes at the YSU NIL Store and on Athlete's Threads. A percentage of each sale from those two sites goes directly to the student-athlete.
Director of NIL
NIL Links & Resources
For Student Athletes
- Login to Opendorse Account
- Opendorse Account Instructions
- Student-Athlete Frequently Asked Questions
- International Student-Athletes FAQ
- YSU NIL Policy Tip Sheet
- YSU NIL Policy
- NCAA NIL Policy
- NIL Definitions
- Social Media Influencer Tip Sheet
- NIL Contract - Things to Watch For
