When asked why she believes athletes should play a role in decision-making, Geanice said, “Money talks."
"Athletes are the ones bringing in the money. We’re the ones bringing the people into the stands — they want to watch us. Because of that, we deserve a seat at the table.”
Joey Zelinsky reflects on a journey that took him from sleeping in his car to competing at the highest level of college football.
Read his full story on Athletes.org.
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As schools continue prove athlete value by spending $60M of “NIL Deals” on 2026-27 rosters — Congress wants to cap that through legislation, with no athlete seat at the table.
Collective bargaining isn't radical. It's the only fair fix. 👇
The Protect College Sports Act is being marketed as a solution to stabilize college sports, but in reality protects schools and NCAA leadership over athletes.
Read the full statement on athletes.org.
The Protect College Sports Act is being marketed as a solution to stabilize college sports, but in reality protects schools and NCAA leadership over athletes.
Read the full statement on athletes.org.
Constentino Proscia opens up about navigating injury, grief, and the challenges that tested him most—and how those experiences ultimately gave him a deeper sense of purpose beyond the track.
Read his full story on Athletes.org.
🏛️ Member athletes Jackson Pruitt and Vincent Iwuchukwu joined AO Executive Director Brandon Copeland to meet with lawmakers in DC this week.
In a major win, the SCORE Act was taken off the table—a huge step in making sure athlete rights and voices remain front and center. ✊🔥
Tyrell adds, “We are the ones putting it all on the field every Saturday, so there’s no reason we should have no say.”
As leaders meet without them, athletes are making it clear: if it affects us, we should have a voice.
Black athletes have helped build college athletics into one of the most powerful and profitable industries in American life.
Institutions that profit from Black talent and Black communities have a responsibility to stand with those communities when their fundamental rights are under attack. Silence in the face of injustice is not neutrality — it is complicity.
Our statement unanimously opposing the SCORE Act:
A significant blow to the SCORE Act: the Congressional Black Caucus announces unanimous opposition to the legislation, which is scheduled for a vote Wednesday - but may not make it to floor at all.
“These choices directly impact our careers, education, and health, so our voices should be part of the conversation.”
As the SCORE Act looms, Jaden’s words remain truer than ever. When decisions shape athletes’ futures, athletes deserve a seat at the table.
“When I first started learning about AO, I learned so much. I was like, ‘Wow, so many of my teammates know nothing about the things we’ve been talking about,’” said Precious, when asked why she joined Athletes.org.
Chief Borders reflects on his college football journey, his role with Athletes.org’s Executive Committee, and the mindset that helped him turn challenges into growth.
Read his full story on Athletes.org.
Jada Brown reflects on her evolution as an athlete, and how AO’s Executive Committee gave her the platform to lead, learn, and advocate for others.
Read her full story on Athletes.org.