NIL Gameplan Joins Sports Tech HQ Collective, Strengthening Indiana’s Leadership in Athlete Education and NIL Innovation

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — NIL Gameplan, the leading education and support platform helping student-athletes and families navigate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities with confidence, today announced its official entry into the Sports Tech HQ Collective. NIL Gameplan joins a growing network of innovative sports technology companies shaping the future of athlete development, digital education, and performance infrastructure across Indiana and beyond.

As the #1 source for parents, student-athletes, and NIL professionals, NIL Gameplan equips athletes with the strategy, tools, expertise, and support needed to build successful and sustainable NIL pathways. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of offerings, including curated lesson plans, interactive clinics, virtual NIL Streams, expert-led sessions, and one-on-one guidance from NIL professionals.

Designed to simplify one of the fastest-evolving sectors in collegiate athletics, NIL Gameplan empowers athletes to make informed decisions in areas such as personal branding, compliance, financial literacy, content strategy, and contract evaluation.

“We built NIL Gameplan to make the NIL world less overwhelming and more accessible for athletes and their families,” said Neil Montesano, Head of Partnerships and Sponsorships at NIL Gameplan. “Joining the Sports Tech HQ Collective amplifies that mission. This partnership places us in a community of innovators working at the intersection of technology, education, and athlete empowerment and we’re excited to expand our impact alongside them.”

NIL Gameplan’s platform supports the full development journey of student-athletes through:

• Gameplans — Structured lesson plans focusing on key NIL skills
• Skill Clinics — Live interactive sessions on branding, compliance, and financial growth
• NIL Streams — Virtual Q&As offering actionable insights
• Membership Programs — Full access to education, tools, and support
• 1-on-1 Coaching — Personalized guidance from trusted NIL experts
• Speaker Network — Professionals covering contracts, branding, financial planning, and more

“NIL Gameplan brings clarity, confidence, and expert support to one of the most important emerging areas in sports today,” said Jeff Hintz, Executive Director of Sports Tech HQ. “Their commitment to education and athlete-first development aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re thrilled to welcome NIL Gameplan into the Collective as they continue to elevate NIL literacy and empower athletes across the country.”

NIL Gameplan joins more than 40 sports technology companies in the Sports Tech HQ Collective, gaining access to Indiana’s robust sports innovation infrastructure and an ecosystem uniquely positioned to support growth, partnership development, and product expansion.

ABOUT NIL GAMEPLAN

NIL Gameplan is the leading education platform for parents, student-athletes, and NIL professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and strategic guidance in the Name, Image, and Likeness landscape. Through curated lesson plans, live clinics, virtual sessions, expert meetings, and a membership-based education ecosystem, NIL Gameplan equips athletes with the tools they need to build, grow, and win in the NIL world. For more information on Partnerships with NIL GamePlan contact Neil@Nilgameplan.com.

ABOUT SPORTS TECH HQ

Sports Tech HQ is a nonprofit organization fueling Indiana’s transformation into a global hub for sports technology. Home to a world-class sports infrastructure, Indiana provides the foundation for entrepreneurs to advance innovations that elevate the game for fans, athletes, and teams. Sports Tech HQ attracts companies from around the world to join its collective, positioning them at the forefront of an industry projected to reach $100 billion by 2030. Discover how these companies are driving the future of sports through Indiana’s robust ecosystem of partners at sthq.org.