Brand U Sports is designed to be flexible for both the brands and athletes. With Brand U Sports, there are no long-term commitments from the athletes. Brand U Sports sponsorship programs could last a day, a couple of weeks or months; it all depends on the brand and the role required. In some cases, there may be longer term sponsorships, which we would discuss with you on a case by case basis.  As a result, the responsibilities, time commitment, and scope of services will vary based on the sponsorship opportunity. The specific commitment and terms length will be outlined in the Athlete Services Agreement, which will spell out the scope of the sponsorship program you are being offered. As with any legal documents, you will have an opportunity to review, ask questions, and provide comments and feedback prior to signing. If you are not comfortable with the opportunity because of the commitment, brand, or scope of services, you are under no obligation to sign.

 FAQs

Q. Do I need to pay to be a Brand U Sports Athlete?

A. No, we pay you.

Q. Does Brand U Sports take a commission from me?

A. No, we get paid by our brand partners.

Q. Is Brand U Sports a Sports Agency/Agent?

A. No, we are a marketing and consulting firm that connects brands and athletes for marketing and promotional purposes.

Q. What is a brand sponsorship program?

A. A brand sponsorship program is a marketing campaign that we build for our brand partners. Our Athlete Brand Ambassador Program matches companies with athletes that best fit their brand. The athlete is responsible for posting about the brand on social media, wearing or using brand merchandise, and distributing samples and promo codes. We also offer brands the ability to customize marketing campaigns to achieve their goals.

Q. How do I get paid?

A. We pay you by check or ACH as a 1099 Independent Contractor for each brand sponsorship program in which you participate.

Q. How much will I get paid?

A. Pay is determined by the length and scope of a brand sponsorship program. Pay may be in the form of monetary compensation, affiliate marketing revenue, product, merchandise, services, apparel, or some combination thereof. Compensation varies based on brand, scope, scale, and length of the brand sponsorship program.

Q. Are all Brand U Sports brand sponsorship programs compliant with the NCAA Ruling SB-206 “Fair Pay, For Play Law”?

A. We will take reasonable measures to ensure that all brand sponsorship programs are all NIL compliant. However, we would encourage you to have any agreements and brand sponsorship programs reviewed by an attorney.

Q. Do I need my school’s permission to be sponsored or accept payment to be an Athlete ambassador?

A. You will only need your school’s permission when displaying your schools name and logo on your clothing or any other apparel while representing a brand. Typically, you do not need your school’s permission to represent yourself as an athlete from your school while representing a brand if you are not displaying your schools name or logo on your clothing or any other apparel. However, we would encourage you to contact your school’s compliance officers regarding any brand sponsorship programs in which you participate.

Q. If I turn pro, can Brand U Sports represent me as an agent?

A. Yes. In the event you turn pro, we can refer you to the agency side of our business.

Q. Will I be guaranteed a job when I sign up with Brand U Sports?

A. No. However, once you complete your online profile, we will match you with appropriate brands. Once those brands have a need, we will contact you to discuss the campaign or sponsorship program(s) that are available.

Q. How long will my contract last with Brand U Sports?

A. You will be contracted for the length of each campaign and sponsorship in which you participate. Length of campaigns and sponsorships vary depending on the requirements of the brands.

Q. Can I be a brand ambassador or seek sponsorships from other brands while being a Brand U Sports ambassador?

A. Yes. You may take on other jobs or sponsorship opportunities as long as it does not conflict with the terms and conditions of any of your Brand U Sports sponsorships.

Q. Must I be a verified NCAA Athlete to participate in Brand U Sports PROGRAMS?

A. No. Most jobs will be allocated to current NCAA Athletes, but there may still be opportunities for former Athletes or individuals associated with NCAA athletics.