Athletes.org News • May 18, 2026
Congress is on the verge of making a massive mistake. If lawmakers want to “save” college athletics, ramming the SCORE Act through the House is exactly the wrong way to do it. Not because college sports are beyond saving, but because this bill risks codifying the same power imbalance that created this chaos in the […]
Athletes.org News • April 28, 2026
College athletes are judged constantly: whether via recruit rankings, depth charts, the transfer portal, or social media commentary. They get evaluated as if they are products, yet are never given the opportunity to give their own feedback. With The Athletes’ School Ratings, Athletes.org is flipping that power dynamic, giving athletes the power to rate and […]
Athletes.org News • April 8, 2026
President Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Urgent National Action to Save College Sports,” is another attempt to control college athletes and restrict their rights and freedom. The Order is being championed by many college athletics leaders, the same leaders who led the industry into the chaos that college athletics is consistently described as today. These leaders: […]
Athletes.org News • March 9, 2026
Committee creates structured forum for athletes to learn, engage, and influence decisions shaping college sports video games MARCH 9, 2026 – Enthusiast Sports & Entertainment (ES&E) and Athletes.org (AO) today announced the launch of the Video Game Advisory Committee (VGAC), a new initiative designed to inform, engage and amplify college athlete voices in discussions around […]
Athletes.org News • March 5, 2026
As college athletes, we are a diverse community and we share deep respect for the responsibilities of leadership and public service. Every AO member salutes the flag prior to competition, and many of us have had the honor of representing the United States in competition. Tomorrow, the President of the United States and industry experts […]
Athletes.org News • December 15, 2025
Dear Parents and Supporters, We are a unified group of parents coming together with one shared purpose: to align with Athletes.org’s mission to impact athletes so they can impact the world. Our goal is to protect and maximize our children’s collegiate athletic experience and to support families who may not fully understand today’s rapidly changing […]
Athletes.org News • December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025 College athletics continues to be plagued by uncertainty, litigation and confusion for athletes, administrators and fans alike. This uncertainty continues to create a lack of structure for the future of industry, there is only one answer to protect both athletes and the institutions they represent in competition: collective bargaining. That’s why, today, […]
Athletes.org News • November 18, 2025
This week, Athletes.org (AO) on behalf of its 5,000 member athletes, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation responding to the potential legislation, the Student Athlete Fairness & Enforcement Act of 2025 (SAFE Act). While the SAFE Act moves parts of the industry forward, several provisions risk taking athletes […]
Athletes.org News • September 11, 2025
As Congress resumes from summer recess, Athletes.org (AO) is emphasizing the biggest threat facing both college athletes and college athletics as a whole: the SCORE Act. This bill, written almost exclusively based on input from and the wishes of the NCAA and Power 4 conferences, continues to move forward without addressing the concerns that have […]
Athletes.org News • August 4, 2025
As the 2025 football season nears kickoff, the next chapter in the future of college sports is here and Athletes.org (AO) is once again leading the charge and building the bridge college athletics needs to reach a sustainable solution. Last night, for nearly 5 hours, AO met with 24 General Managers from power conference schools […]