Inside My Player Athlete: Building a Sports Business from the Ground Up

Inside My Player Athlete: Building a Sports Business from the Ground Up

Today’s guests are Will Collins (Co-Founder) and Charlie Westerman (CRO) of My Player Athlete. A platform that’s reshaping how athletes build their brands and create merch.We talk about:The early days of starting My Player AthleteThe vision behind empowering athletes with their own merch linesNIL’s role in shaping athlete brandingBusiness predictions for the future Lessons from building in the sports business spaceWhether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of NIL and sports business, this conversation is packed with insights.”📌 Follow My Player Athlete: [https://myplayerathlete.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGE3REpoQk9Gc1JnZEtkSTJBdkVBUHhJelQxUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRWZ2VHdvNzV1US1LTlJMM29WcDdlUXY1NDBZUVpKWWZ5cW5ieWt4TGVMLVBncUIzLVBUc21JUmlZak9yLTMzLUtUUEh6REFCNkNGZHduQ0d3NGtPazFaNFVYMGwta1pLZ3M5dHExMW5WSktobHpSbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmyplayerathlete.com%2F&v=16uYa1YtxHQ]]📌 Follow Constant Sports [https://www.constantsportsco.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJXUjFJQ01hTnY3a25ObDJ4WUNObnc3RUxFZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuUE1MUHZOYXZCdDh4Tk54ZU5lbkhZRXRWU0VSSmRXWGdiSGUxZXhLcXJ2VHNleGFOZWpUQmptTXpFOEsyWFNXTEVLNUMzdTBQN2llYVczYWFHeXZtYTVaRFVvRUpOSGllWnl4aDdZQ3Jab19KR2NmTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.constantsportsco.com%2F&v=16uYa1YtxHQ]]

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬 |The SEC is a whole different level

Today’s guest is Katie Shea Collins, a forward for South Carolina women’s soccer who made one of the most explosive freshman debuts in SEC history. Hailing from Gallatin, Tennessee, Katie became her high school’s all-time scoring leader with 106 goals before joining the Gamecocks. In her freshman season, she racked up 13 goals, two hat tricks, three SEC Freshman of the Week honors (a program record), and scored the second-fastest goal in South Carolina history.She’s also represented the U.S. on the U19 and U20 National Teams, bringing home a Pan American Games bronze medal. We dive into her journey, her mindset on handling pressure, NIL opportunities, and what it means to be a “My Player.”🔗 Follow Katie: Instagram: @katie.collins4Twitter/X: @KatieSheaColli1My Player Athlete Store: Katie’s Merch: [https://myplayerathlete.com/collections/katie-shea-collins-1?srsltid=AfmBOopY8CKU2Jqwh8C1OHwluxsmKMPvRG4bYZe6mOA9tqQCq8QXe8oy]📌 Subscribe to My Player Podcast for more athlete stories.

JJ McComas on Growing Up in Stillwater & Wrestling for Oklahoma State| Life of a college wrestler!

Today’s My Player Podcast guest is JJ McComas, a hometown hero and wrestler at Oklahoma State. Growing up in Stillwater, JJ built a storied high school career (138–22 record, 2x state champ, national runner-up, Fargo All-American) before committing to the program he grew up watching.In this episode, we talk about:The Early JourneyRedshirt SeasonMental GameNIL & BrandingFuture GoalsRapid-Fire Q’s👉 Support JJ McComas on My Player Athlete: [https://myplayerathlete.com/collections/jj-mccomas?srsltid=AfmBOoouH129VJjm2go6WXZZgBDIVuXoIMT2eXX_XpMTMAMJywydJSme]👉 Follow JJ on Instagram: @jjmccomasss🎙️ About My Player Podcast:The My Player Podcast brings you authentic stories from athletes at every level, giving them the platform to share their journey, their brand, and their future.

High School Baseball Phenom Warren Gravely IV | Talks Notre Dame, NIL, Building a Brand | Training

Warren Gravely IV isn’t your average high school ballplayer. The Santa Margarita standout is a 9.5-rated Perfect Game prospect, a versatile multi-position athlete, and now a future Notre Dame star. On this episode of My Player Podcast, Warren sits down with Conner Schenk to talk about: ⚾️ Why he chose Notre Dame and how the commitment unfolded 🧠 The mindset behind balancing pressure, recruitment buzz, and daily grind 💪 His training routine as a catcher and hitter 💼 NIL & brand building before college 🎯 Goals for his senior year and beyond This is the future of athlete storytelling is straight from the players themselves. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more athlete journeys and follow Warren’s path to the next level! #Baseball #NIL #NotreDame #MyPlayerPodcast

Dominic Bourgeois on Game-Winning Kicks, Pressure & NIL | My Player Podcast

Today’s episode of the My Player Podcast features Dominic Bourgeois, a junior kicker at Susquehanna University. SHOP Dominic's Merch [https://myplayerathlete.com/collections/dominic-bourgeois?srsltid=AfmBOoqqyINvUzFA1EdepaVkqW4hZOREQtBSEy8cASF2Ee_WY9GKFShn] Dominic, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, is more than just a clutch performer on the field. As a Business Management major and proven special teams weapon, he brings a unique perspective to the student-athlete experience. We talk about: 🏈 His journey to Susquehanna. 🏈 The mental game of kicking under pressure. 🏈 Breakout performance and a clutch kick that sealed a playoff win. 🏈 Balancing academics, football, and life as a DIII student-athlete. 🏈 NIL, athlete branding, and what it means to be a My Player. 🏈 Advice for Young Athletes on Pressure, Confidence, and Discipline Dominic is a perfect example of how athletes can own their story, grow their platform, and use their voice beyond the game. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more My Player episodes featuring athletes across every level of college sports. My Player Athlete Store: https://myplayerathlete.com/ 👉 Follow My Player Athlete: Instagram: @myplayerathlete TikTok: @myplayerathlete Twitter: @myplayerathlete