NIL Information

Big Walnut Student-Athletes and Parents,

Big Walnut is proud to announce a partnership with Influential Athlete, the official NIL education partner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

As the high school athletic landscape continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever that student-athletes and families understand how to navigate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) the right way — safely, compliantly, and without putting eligibility or your program at risk.

This partnership is not about promoting NIL deals. It is about making sure our athletes and families are equipped with the information they need to:

Understand what is allowed — and what is not — under OHSAA rules
Avoid common mistakes that can impact eligibility
Navigate social media, communication, and opportunities responsibly
Be prepared for the expectations that now come with playing at the next level

What to expect:

A Navigating NIL virtual workshop for student-athletes and parents (details coming soon) — no cost to attend
A separate education session for coaches and staff
Ongoing access to trusted, expert guidance as questions arise

In the meantime, if you have questions regarding NIL, you are encouraged to reach out directly to the Influential Athlete team at Support@influentialathlete.com.

This is now part of being a student-athlete. We’re committed to making sure our athletes are prepared and protected.

Sincerely,
Brian Shelton - Athletic Director - Big Walnut High School

See the links below for more resources to help our families navigate through NIL.

https://www.ohsaa.org/Eligibility/NIL-Resource-Center

NILBestPractices10-StepGuideforAthleticDirectorsOhio.pdf

Ohio-ParentPre-SeasonNILInformationalPacket-UpdatedMay2026.pdf

NILComplianceGuideForDonorsBusinesses.pdf

NILandYouTheBenefitsforStudent-Athletes1.pdf

OhioNILEducationPartnership-NextSteps.pdf

OHSAANILYESNOList.pdf

NILandYouDo_sDon_tsforStudent-AthletesOhio.pdf

OHSAANILInfographic.pdf