Navigating the New Game: NIL, Injuries, and the Financial Future of College Sports
Thu Jun 26 2025
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In Episode 24 of The Finance Roundtable Podcast, Jacob sits down with David Brookbank —adjunct professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of Income Protection Consultants— for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of college athletics in the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era.
With student-athletes now able to profit from their personal brand, the stakes have never been higher — and so are the risks. David shares his insights on how athletes, coaches, and universities are grappling with the financial implications of injuries, contracts, and long-term career planning. From innovative income protection strategies to the broader economic ripple effects, this episode dives into how the NIL revolution is reshaping the business of college sports.
Tune in to learn:
• How NIL deals are changing the athlete-university relationship
• What financial risks come with injury in a high-stakes environment
• How income protection is becoming a crucial tool for young athletes
Don’t miss this timely and insightful discussion — available now wherever you get your podcasts.
David Brookbank is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Any information provided by this individual is in no way related to Cetera Advisor networks llc or its registered representatives.
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Send us a text In Episode 24 of The Finance Roundtable Podcast, Jacob sits down with David Brookbank —adjunct professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of Income Protection Consultants— for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of college athletics in the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era. With student-athletes now able to profit from their personal brand, the stakes have never been higher — and so are the risks. David shares his insights on how athletes, coaches, and universities are grappling with the financial implications of injuries, contracts, and long-term career planning. From innovative income protection strategies to the broader economic ripple effects, this episode dives into how the NIL revolution is reshaping the business of college sports. Tune in to learn: • How NIL deals are changing the athlete-university relationship • What financial risks come with injury in a high-stakes environment • How income protection is becoming a crucial tool for young athletes Don’t miss this timely and insightful discussion — available now wherever you get your podcasts. David Brookbank is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Any information provided by this individual is in no way related to Cetera Advisor networks llc or its registered representatives.