Score Act vs Safe Act: What's in these bills and hows they impact college sports

Score Act vs Safe Act: What's in these bills and hows they impact college sports

Reid and Ryan discuss the Score Act and the Safe Act and how each one would impact college sports if they were to pass. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/WATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete

Notre Dame, Iowa State & more opt out, what's the impact?

Another year with the NCAA College football playoff committee making headlines and not for the reasons they like. Notre Dame, Iowa State and more bowl eligible teams decided to opt out of their selective bowls games after not making the championship bracket. And now we wonder what type of precedent that's set and what changes will be made in the future. ---- LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMY The A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/ WATCH REID'S STORY https://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0 DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athlete https://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4 👇 Follow us on our other social channels! Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2Aadvising Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2Aadvising Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/ #AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete

Alyson Campbell: Navigating divorced parent dynamics for the student-athlete

Athletes to Athletes CEO and Co-founder Reid Meyer talks with Alyson Campbell, a College Planning Consultant for Estrela Consulting, about how to navigate the divorced parent dynamic with student-athletes and coaches. ---

Featured Interview with Oberlin College Associate AD Ray Appenheimer

This week we have another featured interview for you as A2A CEO & Co-founder Reid Meyer chats with Oberlin College Associate Athletic Director, Ray Appenheimer, who recently made the move to associate AD after 20 years of coaching track & field and cross country. Ray gives his background and how he ended up at Oberlin and they dig into the lifestyle of today’s division III student athletes. They also discuss recruiting and the opportunity that can be gained by going to a D3 school and the current landscape of NIL and rule changes surrounding college sports.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/WATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete

Livvy Dunne Voices Objections, NIL Fallout, Opt-In Chaos & Youth Sports Purity

In this episode of the Athletes to Athletes Podcast, hosts Ryan Holmes and Reid Meyer dive deep into the evolving landscape of college athletics, starting with a powerful reflection on athlete empowerment—from Micah Parsons’ contract negotiations to WNBA players demanding fair pay. Reid shifts gears with a nostalgic look at the Little League World Series, celebrating the purity and unpredictability of youth sports. The core of the episode unpacks the aftermath of the House v. NCAA case, exploring the complexities of NIL revenue sharing, school opt-ins and opt-outs, and the ripple effects on Olympic sports. Ryan and Reid analyze the motivations behind institutional decisions, the financial and ethical implications, and the looming threat of roster caps and sport cuts. They also dissect the early turbulence surrounding the College Sports Commission and NIL GO, highlighting how legal challenges and logistical overload forced a rapid pivot in policy enforcement. The conversation crescendos with a critical look at athlete representation, Title IX concerns, and the need for collective bargaining to protect student-athletes in an increasingly commercialized system. Whether you're a college sports insider or just curious about the future of athlete compensation, this episode offers sharp insights, candid takes, and a call for reform rooted in athlete advocacy. Listen now for: * NIL opt-in/opt-out breakdowns * Legal fallout and Title IX challenges * Youth sports nostalgia and purity * The future of athlete representation and regulation Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Quick hitters 9:00 - Rev share opt in & opt outs 29:20 - College Sports Commission faces early changes 37:39 - Livvy Dunne's objections to House vs NCAA ruling --- LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/WATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete