CREATE OPPORTUNITY + CONNECTIONS FOR OUR STUDENT ATHLETES
INITIATE
Stimulate personal growth for student-athletes through rewarding business initiatives, charitable involvement, and community events.
CONNECT
Build beneficial relationships among student-athletes, community members, and businesses and secure community ties with the university.
EMPOWER
Provide student-athletes with compensation so they can support themselves, stay in school, and recap the benefits of their dedication.
“The Thunder Trust and new NIL laws are going to allow immense opportunity in terms of student-athlete success, growth for the city, and unique recruiting initiatives. I’m looking forward to seeing the great things that will come out of this organization.”
“NIL for student athletes, not only Marshall University/ but all across the country could provide great opportunities for athletes to benefit off of their name and the talents they have been so blessed with and to benefit off of the production they have worked so hard to achieve on the field. It could also be a powerful recruiting tool for the University to attract great athletes to want a part of all the amazing things happening at Marshall!”
“It’s tough to have a consistent job in college and handle the demands of being a student-athlete. I remember not even being allowed to advertise that I was giving lessons. I am excited for the athletes now who can use their name to market themselves. They deserve opportunities to benefit from their hard work and success.”
“The changing of the NIL rules are monumental for student athletes because it allows them to capitalize on their talents on and off of the field.”
