We assist attorneys, agents, advisors and international recruiting services who work directly with student-athletes on NIL, transfers, eligibility issues, waivers & appeals, scholarship strategies and recruiting rules.

Here’s How We Help

  • Advise attorneys, agents, and advisors on NCAA eligibility rules and strategic options related to NIL negotiations; assist in the preparation of waiver and appeals submissions.

  • Advise recruiting services on NCAA eligibility issues, scholarship and financial aid rules, and effective scholarship strategies.

“I have personally known Rick Allen from Informed Athlete for over 15 years when he was the compliance officer at my US University during my time as a student-athlete. ” Read More

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Study & Play

-CHRIS BATES, Founder & Talent Director, Study and Play USA

“I have known Rick Allen for a long time and respect him a lot. He is an absolute expert in his field. When it comes to NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rules and regulations, he’s as good as it gets.” Read More

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-JERRY FORD, Founder/President, Perfect Game®

“I have known Rick Allen for more than ten years dating back to his time on campus as an athletics administrator. As legal counsel, I have had the pleasure of working with Rick in representing athletes and families with questions relating to NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rules and regulations.” Read More

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-CHRISTIAN DENNIE, Partner at Barlow Garsek & Simon LLP

“I have personally known Rick Allen from Informed Athlete for over 15 years when he was the compliance officer at my US University during my time as a student-athlete. ” - Read More

ENDORSEMENTS

”

Study & Play

-CHRIS BATES, Founder & Talent Director, Study and Play USA

“I have known Rick Allen for a long time and respect him a lot. He is an absolute expert in his field. When it comes to NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rules and regulations, he’s as good as it gets.” - Read More

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ENDORSEMENTS

-JERRY FORD, Founder/President, Perfect Game®

“I have known Rick Allen for more than ten years dating back to his time on campus as an athletics administrator. ” - Read More

ENDORSEMENTS

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-CHRISTIAN DENNIE, Partner at Barlow Garsek & Simon LLP

INFORMED ATHLETE’S CORE VALUES

Honesty & Integrity

Confidentiality

Credibility & Accuracy

Expertise & Leadership

Care & Compassion

NOT SURE WHERE TO START, OR EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED HELP WITH? WE HELP STUDENT-ATHLETES NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX NCAA, NAIA, AND JUNIOR COLLEGE RULES.
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