By Julia Craig ’24, staff writer

LVC Athletics has recently provided a helpful name, image and likeness (NIL) tool.  It has partnered with Athliance, which is free for all Dutchmen student-athletes. 

“Athliance is a platform to both educate and generate opportunities for the LVC student-athletes to receive compensation regarding NCAA NIL,” said assistant softball coach, Stephanie Reese. 

Athletes received emails from Athliance with login information to access the platform. Once on the platform, there are educational videos for athletes to learn about NIL and how to create and maximize opportunities. 

Athliance also saves time for athletes, as it streamlines the process when athletes conduct an NIL deal and catch any high-risk deals.  It also helps with protecting athletes’ eligibility, as well as financial advice. 

Athletes who are interested in signing up can check any emails they have received from Athliance or contact their coaches for more information.