Mike and Lee

Triple A Ball 'N Play Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 53 episodes

Where sports law meets the locker room, and NIL meets real life. Hosted by registered Florida Athlete Agents Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. and Michael Agwara, this show breaks down everything from high school recruiting to pro contracts—always with sharp legal insight, insider stories, and playful back-and-forth. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, fan trying to navigate NIL, contracts, compliance, or just want the behind-the-scenes scoop, we’ve got you covered. Expect hot takes, deep dives, and the kind of honest, no-BS talk you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe now and join the team.

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Mike and Lee

Episodes

Parents Be Wildin' 29.09.2025 9:07

Love your kid. Don’t tank their future. Lee (tax attorney) and Michael (bar-eligible athlete agent) unpack the most common ways well-meaning parents blow up NIL deals, recruiting momentum, and eligibility—then lay out the fix. From sideline theatrics and DMs with boosters, to posting the wrong photo, “helpful” contract edits, and mixing money with emotion, we show you how to be a true asset to you...

The Rule Book Remix: Can You Really Get Paid In High School? 29.09.2025 5:56

High-school NIL is real—but it’s not a free-for-all. Lee (tax attorney, athlete agent) and Michael (bar-eligible athlete agent) untangle what teens can and can’t do under state associations, school-district policies, and the fine print that keeps eligibility intact. We break down pay-for-play vs. NIL, how collectives fit in (or don’t), disclosure requirements, FTC endorsement rules, contract must-...

Welcome to the NIL Era: Why This Podcast Matters 23.09.2025 5:36

NIL changed the game—fast. In our debut, Wendilee “Lee” Walpole Lassiter and Michael Agwara break down what Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) really is (and isn’t), how the rules work across schools and states, and the smart way to handle offers sliding into your DMs. We cover the essentials: agents vs. advisors, collectives, disclosures, taxes, social-media brand basics, and the red flags that get...