From Dresser’s newest email :
The landscape of college wrestling has changed so much since 2017 that my job doesn't even resemble what it was when I came to Iowa State. The last two years especially have changed the playing field like you can't even imagine. The advent of the transfer portal and most recently the explosion of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), puts every D1 coach in uncharted waters.
I have never been this busy in the month of April. People ask me if I like the portal and all that is going on with NIL and athletes getting paid, and my response is that there are good things and bad things with both. But it doesn't matter because it is the reality. We must embrace it and pivot to cover this new territory.
Along these lines, I want everyone to be on the lookout for a brand-new collective that is being established to help our athletes with Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. The Right Now Collective will give athletes a chance to make some money with their Name, Image and Likeness! The Collective will be hosting an inaugural golf event in the Okoboji area in early June and many of our athletes and staff will be in attendance. The Right Now Collective is set up as a 501(c)(3) and all contributions will provide the maximum deduction allowable.
It is kind of cool to know that as a donor, you know your dollars can go directly into an athlete's pocket. It also is very important to note that all NIL money earned by each individual must involve some service in return. Tasks can range from live appearances by athletes at your event to mentions of your company on athletes' social media. So again, be on the lookout for the launching of the Right Now Collective! It will be a game changer for a lot of ISU student athletes.
The landscape of college wrestling has changed so much since 2017 that my job doesn't even resemble what it was when I came to Iowa State. The last two years especially have changed the playing field like you can't even imagine. The advent of the transfer portal and most recently the explosion of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), puts every D1 coach in uncharted waters.
I have never been this busy in the month of April. People ask me if I like the portal and all that is going on with NIL and athletes getting paid, and my response is that there are good things and bad things with both. But it doesn't matter because it is the reality. We must embrace it and pivot to cover this new territory.
Along these lines, I want everyone to be on the lookout for a brand-new collective that is being established to help our athletes with Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. The Right Now Collective will give athletes a chance to make some money with their Name, Image and Likeness! The Collective will be hosting an inaugural golf event in the Okoboji area in early June and many of our athletes and staff will be in attendance. The Right Now Collective is set up as a 501(c)(3) and all contributions will provide the maximum deduction allowable.
It is kind of cool to know that as a donor, you know your dollars can go directly into an athlete's pocket. It also is very important to note that all NIL money earned by each individual must involve some service in return. Tasks can range from live appearances by athletes at your event to mentions of your company on athletes' social media. So again, be on the lookout for the launching of the Right Now Collective! It will be a game changer for a lot of ISU student athletes.
