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Athletes.org News • June 6, 2025

Athletes.org acknowledges approval of House V. Ncaa Settlement as a necessary first step in new era of College Athletics

It has been settled. Today marks an unprecedented–and historic–moment for college athletes across the nation as Judge Claudia Wilken has officially approved the landmark $2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement. The final approval today comes after years of litigation, and introduces a new era of college athletics in a landscape full of changes. “Today is […]

Athletes.org News • May 23, 2025

Athletes.org Celebrates Successful First Leadership & Policy Summit – Bringing the Voices of College Athletes to the Forefront

Athletes.org (AO) made history this week by hosting its inaugural Leadership & Policy Summit for college athletes to learn, lead, and have candid conversations about the state of the industry, ultimately meeting with more than two dozen members of Congress. Culminating in a press conference that captured the voices and vision of a new generation […]

Athletes.org News • May 20, 2025

Athletes.org Brings College Athletes to the Table to Meet with Legislators for First-Ever Leadership & Policy Summit

Athletes.org (AO), the players association for college athletes, is hosting its first-ever Leadership & Policy Summit on May 20–21, 2025, bringing college athletes to the table to hold direct conversations with U.S. policymakers and industry leaders on the future of college sports. Athletes.org has worked with members to organize this two-day event to bring athletes […]

Athletes.org News • May 12, 2025

Athletes.org’s Jim Cavale Stresses Importance of Partnership and Collective Bargaining to Ohio Legislators in Support of H.B. 184

COLUMBUS, OH – Jim Cavale, Chairman and Co-Founder of Athletes.org (AO), stressed the importance of partnership and collective bargaining for college athletes in front of the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee Wednesday. Cavale testified in support of House Bill 184–the “Marvin Harrison Jr. Bill”–which seeks to protect college athletes from exploitative contracts and […]

Events • April 17, 2025

Athletes.org Rocks Nashville for Players Only: Draft Night

Athletes.org (AO) hit the road and headed to Nashville for a successful Players Only meeting–for the NFL Draft. Held at Soho House Nashville, AO brought together a strong mix of collegiate athletes, AO Network providers, professional athletes and industry professionals for an evening of connection and conversation. Athletes from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Tennessee State […]

Events • April 12, 2025

Players Only Meeting: For All My Dawgs in Athens, GA

Athletes.org (AO) is on this road this spring, bringing the energy and the movement of AO to Athens, GA. and hosting another unforgettable Players Only Meeting. Held at the Athens staple, Rivet House, this edition of the Players Only Meeting hosted college athletes from across the University of Georgia with representation from multiple Bulldog teams […]

Athletes.org News • March 27, 2025

Athletes.org Files Amicus Brief in House v. NCAA Case Requesting Clarification

On behalf of its more than 4,000 members, and for college athletes everywhere, Athletes.org (AO) filed an Amicus Curiae brief requesting clarification on the impending settlement on House v. NCAA. The brief, filed in the United States District Court Northern District of California, included input from legal experts such as Jim Quinn and Gary Shipman. […]

The Athletes' Voice • September 23, 2024

A Case for Athlete Advocacy — Anonymous

From the Athlete: “If I had access to these resources, my journey might have looked very different. And that’s why I’m advocating for these changes—so that future athletes don’t have to face these challenges alone. To any high school athlete considering collegiate sports, my advice is simple: Don’t just chase the big names or conference […]