Triple A Ball 'N Play Podcast

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...

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-...

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...