BOOSTERS

This website has been set up to help educate representatives of athletics interest (i.e. boosters) and alumni about NCAA rules. NSU is grateful for all of the ways that you contribute to the success of our athletics program. However, we must be cautious not to let enthusiasm for our programs lead us into conflict with the very specific rules and regulations of the NCAA. As an NCAA member institution, NSU is responsible for the actions of all individuals and entities involved in the promotion of its intercollegiate athletics program. A violation of NCAA rules by a representative of athletics interests can result in serious individual or institutional sanctions. The information on this page may not cover every question that arises; however, it is designed to give a general description and hopefully to answer some specific questions. If you have any questions about NCAA rules, please contact the Athletics Compliance Office. Ask Before You Act.

NSU Booster Brochure

NSU Name, Image and Likeness Policy

Use of Agents 

General Rule. An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any sport.

Representation for Future Negotiations. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she enters into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations that are to take place after the individual has completed his or her eligibility in that sport.

Benefits from Prospective Agents. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she (or his or her relatives or friends) accepts transportation or other benefits from:

a) Any person who represents any individual in the marketing of his or her athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general; or
b) An agent, even if the agent has indicated that he or she has no interest in representing the student-athlete in the marketing of his or her athletics ability or reputation and does not represent individuals in the student-athlete's sport.

Legal Counsel. Securing advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed professional sports contract shall not be considered contracting for representation by an agent under this rule, unless the lawyer also represents the individual in negotiations for such a contract.

Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the individual. A lawyer's presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.