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NIL Spotlight: Kid From The Rock

23 Friday Oct 2026

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One thing we at Inside the League have done over the last year is pour ourselves into learning the NIL agent landscape. Because NIL agents and agencies aren’t registered or certified, there’s nowhere to go to get a complete list of everyone who’s out there. The last three weeks, especially, we’ve been trying to catalog the best players on each team and which firms represent them, using social media and other means.

Occasionally, I come across firms that are doing things a little differently. One of them is Kid from the Rock, a firm that specializes in bringing players from American Samoa to universities here (technically, it’s not an agency but a recruiting service). The following is my interview with Keiki Misipeka, who owns the firm.

  • What inspired the founding of Kid From The Rock, and what mission drives the platform every day? “Kid From The Rock (KFTR) was born out of my journey growing up in American Samoa, where resources were limited and college coaches rarely visited to recruit. I saw talented athletes with the ability to compete at the next level who simply needed exposure, guidance, and someone to open a door. That experience ignited the passion behind KFTR. Through my years of coaching football and working in the professional space, including the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP) Program, I’ve built relationships and gained first-hand knowledge of what programs look for in athletes. My goal is to use that experience and network to connect college personnel, general managers, and coaches with Polynesian athletes throughout the Asia-Pacific region and across the United States. KFTR is about creating opportunities, guiding families, and helping our athletes pursue their futures while staying connected to their culture and roots.”
  • The college football recruiting world is moving faster than ever with the portal and roster shifts. Where does KFTR fit into a college personnel department’s board? “College coaches, recruiting coordinators, and personnel executives are under immense pressure to find athletes who won’t just produce on Saturday, but who will protect the locker room culture. That is the exact bridge KFTR builds. When college staffs turn to KFTR, they know they are getting genuine, vetted talent. We don’t sell dreams or manipulate film.”
  • When people hear about a ‘KFTR athlete,’ what specific traits and core values define the kids coming out of your program?: “A KFTR athlete is defined by grit, respect, accountability, and coachability. We instill an old-school work ethic paired with modern technical discipline. On the field, our kids play with high motors, physical toughness, and sharp football instincts. Off the field, they understand that character is what sustains you.”
  • You also connect regularly with the football community through KFTR’s The Rock Report weekly email newsletter. How does that community-first mindset help open real doors for your kids?: “The Rock Report is our weekly communication to our audience to share wisdom, spotlight inspiring journeys, and keep families and coaches grounded in what truly matters. In this game, authentic relationships open doors that transactional networking never can.”

For more information, visit ww.kidfromtherock.com or subscribe to The Rock Report weekly email newsletter. You can also find the company on X (@kidfromtherock) or Instagram (@kidfromtherock_).” We’ll continue to spotlight some of the more interesting NIL services and agencies in future blog posts.

Some Lagniappe from Our Discussions with GMs This Week

16 Friday Oct 2026

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This week, on the heels of our reports on the top NIL agents who work primarily on the G6 level as well as the ones who focus more on P4 schools, we decided to turn the tables, asking NIL agents who worked at both levels which GMs they respect the most. Of course, when you ask these questions, you get more than just lists. You also get thoughts on the game as it has evolved (and is evolving).

We thought we’d pass along some of the more interesting observations here.

  • “(General manager is) a relatively new position and I think a lot of people are not well-suited for the spot. I think we’re still at a point where a place developed a job description around a person as opposed to finding a person for that job description. A lot of people don’t have that skill to balance the books and evaluate and lead a staff. A lot of them don’t know enough football or know enough people in football. Like, you were making sure the chicken got to the locker room for postgame meal and made sure the bus driver had a room, but can you handle the enormity of putting together a roster?”
  • “The best general managers in my estimation are the ones that understand their school and its limitations as well as its strengths. And where they’re at. Like, if a school is taking a long time and that’s part of their process at that school, they tell us. If they need to to get more clearance from the tower at their place, they tell us. That helps put things at ease. They accept fault when it’s theirs and they don’t pass the buck.”
  • “I think they best ones try to incorporate the coaching staff early on to make the player feel comfortable. The player isn’t accustomed to talking to front office types. They’re more accustomed to talking to coaches. I think that’s the best way to do it because they’re the ones that are gonna be coaching the player.”
  • “Not a dig at anyone, but there are a lot more bad (front offices) than good ones. . . The good ones stick out. A good bit of that, I think, is just growing pains in this new landscape, which is understandable.”

I thought all of these comments were well-founded. The GM position is brand new. Even with all the dollars and brainpower delivered to hiring the people who sit in those seats, there’s going to be a learning curve.

Speaking of learning curves, the transfer portal is still so new, and college front offices still so much in flux, that it’s hard to even have an informed opinion on who’s doing the job the best. Whenever I visit a school, I ask the GMs who they respect the most. More often than not, they can’t, or won’t, name anyone. They may know the GMs in their region, or the ones in their conference, but the best ones in the nation? No chance. Just too hard to know who’s good. I don’t know that that changes anytime soon.

Shifting gears, as we gathered info from NIL agents, we also got a few extra comments on who’s on the rise, at the P4 and G6 levels. Just for fun, I thought I’d include them here.

  • “A guy who will be a P4 GM who has been tremendous is Taylor Redd at Oklahoma.”
  • “I know you didn’t ask for Assistant GMs, but Sam Popper is a huge part of what makes San Diego State so enjoyable to work with and deserves recognition, too.”
  • “I think future stars (include) . . . Marshall Cherrington at (California).”
  • “Asst. GMs – John Srofe (Indiana), Jack Griffith (Penn State).”

For even more on this topic, including what NIL agents told us about who the best G6 general managers are, make sure to check out today’s post at Inside the League and this evening’s edition of the Friday Wrap. Register here if you don’t already get our free newsletter.

Who Are the Top NIL Agents? Here’s What P4 GMs Told Us

08 Thursday Oct 2026

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Last week in the Friday Wrap, I talked to several G6 GMs about the NIL agents they trust most, who are the most fair and overall most professional. We got a lot of feedback and I passed it all along in the newsletter. If you work in the transfer portal, make sure to check it out.

While we kept it limited to G6 last week (we hoped it would give us a good rendering of some of the up-and-coming agencies), the plan was always to do the same on the P4 level. We did that this week, and though big-school GMs are swamped and full of responsibilities, we got 20 responses, with 46 different agents mentioned. Some GMs were longer-winded and more detailed than others, of course, but I was struck by how thorough some of the texts were. So much so that I wanted to share a couple of them in this space and provide a few comments. Here’s the first one:

“As far as the best/most professional agents I deal with, there are a lot of them! In no particular order:

  • Tom Povinelli – Athletes First: Extremely professional and honest. Has an even keeled temperament. Has close relationships with his players and their families. Typically will only work with the right kind of athlete. Easy to work with.
  • Kelly Donigan – Ethos: Very professional with how he works and communicates. We don’t always have easy conversations, but that’s part of it. It’s always respectful on both ends and I feel like we can both be honest with each other.
  • Miles Jordan – Jordan Sports Group: Young, but very professional and polished in my opinion. Doesn’t get emotional when temperatures rise. Not always easy conversations but he is a poised agent who looks out for his guys.
  • Honorable Mention: Joe Gazza – Aurum Sports: Every time we talk, there’s no BS. It’s all meat and potatoes which I appreciate it. Joe doesn’t have time for the fluff. Realistic about each one of his guys which is always appreciated.”

This text was notable for a couple reasons. One, obviously, is the level of detail, but the other is that it includes both Miles Jordan of Jordan Sports Group and Kelly Donigan of Ethos Sports Group. Both of them were among the most respected NIL agents in the business, based on what I was told. However, the recurring theme among all four is professionalism, poise and maturity.

Here’s the second text:

“Pat Curran has always been great. More NIL than NFL, but probably growing some. Kelly Donigan with Ethos (Sports Group) is great. Kyle Strongin with Range (Sports) is awesome. Kyle McCarthy with (Athletes First) has had several of our guys. (Jack) Bechta and Ryan Hays (of JB Sports are) getting more into college but great to work with. (These) are probably our top ones we deal with on a consistent basis. . . Feel like bigger agencies (are) easier to deal with when negotiating because they want the NFL client, but get bogged down on stupid contract (issues) when it gets to their legal counsel.”

I liked this response because I was given more than just the minimum three names and, I felt, there was a comfort level that came through from this particular GM.

If you’re interested in more feedback on who the top NIL agents are, at least in the eyes of GMs at the highest level of college football, make sure you check out this week’s Friday Wrap (register here) and today’s report at Inside the League. We counted up the times agents were mentioned (and we have several winners). If you work with players, see if you were one of the nearly 50 that P4 GMs rated as top-three.

Six Points: A Few Tips for New NFL Agents

02 Friday Oct 2026

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So if you passed the NFL Agent Exam this summer, today is your big debut. Your name got published on the NFLPA website and you may now call yourself an NFL contract advisor.

Whether you’ve got years of NIL experience or you’re starting from zero as a player rep, you may be feeling a little uncertain about the next steps. May we make a few suggestions? Here are a few tips.

Don’t take this year off: It is so tempting to do this, and it makes sense. You can do things now that you weren’t capable of before you were certified. Still, it’s critical to sign one or two players this year, even if they aren’t potential first-rounders.

Be humble (especially on socials): It amazes me some of the self-worship I see out of new agents on Instagram (especially). I honestly don’t know what that accomplishes, and honestly, if you don’t succeed in the business, you’re going to feel pretty dumb and might be deleting those posts one of these days.

Don’t go cheap: I know, this is easy for me to say, especially given that you’ve been doing nothing but writing checks, seemingly, over the past month. Spend money wisely, but spend it. For example, don’t buy any of these contact lists floating around. Having a number is useless if you don’t have a relationship with the coach, scout, GM or player you’re calling.

Be patient: You’re probably hoping you can “microwave” a network of NFL scouts, and believe me, I understand. The thing is, if you try to force friendships with scouts, you’re liable to do more harm than good. Sign a good player and scouts will want to get to know you. It’s the only way.

Find a veteran agency you can partner with — and have reasonable expectations: This is something we’ve gotten aggressive about in the past year, through our Bridge Program but also just spontaneously when the opportunity presents itself. In the last 48 hours, we’ve connected two new agents to established firms. The key is, neither one of these agents was looking for a big salary (or any salary). To their credit, they just want to learn, and I feel they’ll get far more than that out of the deals.

Avoid signing any players that call you: As tempting as it is to sign a player who finds your number on the Players Association website, fight the temptation. With expanded practice squads and the UFL giving players new film all the time, if a player is on the street, there’s a reason for it.

If you’re a new agent, congratulations! You’ve done something special, but there’s still a long way to go. We can help. Start by signing up for our free newsletter, the Friday Wrap, here.

Ben Standig’s Survey on NFL Front Offices: A Few Thoughts

18 Friday Sep 2026

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This week, the Scouting the League Podcast guest is Ben Standig, who has his own Substack covering the Commanders (Last Man Standig, which is an awesome title). We spent most of our time on his recently posted 2026 Agent Survey, and as often happens, when we were done, there was a lot more I wanted to cover. Here are a few thoughts on his recent post.

  • One of the questions Ben asks is, who is the league’s best talent evaluator? Because he only polls a select number of NFL agents, no one gets a groundswell of support. Seahawks GM John Schneider (four votes) and Rams GM Les Snead (two votes) lead the way, but 18 others get votes. Both have the respect of their peers (as well as a Best Draft Award for each), so no arguments there. However, I found the remaining 18 interesting. Of the 18, nine are GMs or de facto GMs (Dallas’ Will McClay and New England’s Eliot Wolf), plus one other former GM. However, there are also a few up-and-comers that caught my eye.
  • His question, ‘who is a future GM to watch?,’ yielded six executives who got two votes each. Again, there were a whole lot more (11) who got at least one mention. For what it’s worth, two of those who got two votes are former BART List winners (James Liipfert of the Texans and Terrance Gray of the Bills). It’s no surprise that of the 11, nine are from perennial playoff teams, and two (Jeff King of the Bears and Lance Newmark of the Commanders) are with teams who made the postseason at least once in the last two years. You can be the best in the biz, but if your team doesn’t win, don’t expect other teams to come looking to hire you.
  • Schneider and Philadelphia’s Howie Roseman tied for top GM (seven votes each). Once again, no surprises on either one, though I get the sense from the comments that Schneider would be a lot more popular at happy hour than Roseman. If there’s a surprise, among the ones with multiple votes (there were only four), Denver’s George Paton finished fourth. There was a lot of speculation that he might get moved out when Sean Payton got to town, but I am glad he is getting his due among people who know. He’s another one whose team has won a Best Draft Award, and like Schneider, he gets high marks for likability, as well. Obviously, you don’t have to be likable to win, but it’s also not prohibitive if you are.

If you love the “inside” of the game and track what’s going on in NFL front offices, I highly recommend Ben’s recent piece. It really gives you a sense of what’s going on in the buildings. and I’m always up for hearing informed opinions.

Here’s Why You Can’t Always Trust What ‘Scouts Say’

11 Friday Sep 2026

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We’re getting geared up for our Agent Basics Zoom series later this month, so it’s got me thinking about what brand new contract advisors need to know. The feedback I keep getting from them is that they’re worried about not having scouting contacts, and I get that. Still, it’s important to keep scouting feedback in perspective.

In fact, when you hear the media or someone else tell you what “scouts say,” there are a few things to remember:

Is it even a scout?: The title of “scout” is thrown around a lot these days. In my estimation, unless you have real skin in the game (in the form of a place on an NFL staff), you’re not a “scout.” Lots of times, when you read a media report that refers to what “scouts are saying,” there’s a good chance that they’re really referring to what they see online, often from some draftnik or other self-appointed expert. Those aren’t scouts.

Time of year matters: If you had asked scouts in September 2021 if Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler would be the No. 1 pick in the spring of 2022 if he chose to leave early, most would say yes. By the end of that season, Rattler was no longer even the Sooners starter. This is just one example. The fact is, a player’s draft status depends on a lot of things, not the least of which is his performance on the field. The guy that looks good in Week 3 may look very different by bowl time.

Level of scout matters (as well as area): If you’re a newly minted Area Scout, roaming the Northeast for an NFL team, your opinion matters and the team is counting on you. At the same time, you’re still figuring things out in an area that’s far less dense in NFL prospects than the Southeast or Midwest are. The point is, just because a scout says something doesn’t mean he’s right.

Scouts are not perfect: Let me give you an illustration. I ran the 2008 Hula Bowl. Among the running backs I invited were Lance Ball (Maryland), Marcus Thomas (UTEP), Jalen Parmele (Toledo) and Danny Woodhead (Chadron State). I took the first three because they were direct recommendations of my scouting contacts, and indeed, Thomas and Parmele were among our draft picks. However, the only reason I took Woodhead — the only reason — is because New Balance was trying to work its way into college football, and it sponsored Chadron State. The game’s owner invited Woodhead (going over my head to do it) because it would lock in New Balance as a merchandise/apparel sponsor. Everyone got new shoes because we brought in Woodhead, but I seethed. Well, guess which running back had the most successful career? By the way, he’s not the only one I dismissed as a pro prospect that year. For the story on another couple of my running back mistakes — I promise you I ran everyone by scouts first — check out this post from September 2014.

Look, you won’t find anyone who has more respect for NFL scouts than I do. My whole business model is practically based on it. Still, it’s important to keep things in perspective.

Tips for Agents Seeking Sleepers in the 2027 Draft Class

20 Thursday Aug 2026

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We’re still 10 days away from the deadline for roster cuts, so NFL teams are still swollen with players they won’t carry into the regular season. Still, I think it’s interesting to dive into the players who make up 90-man rosters to see where they came from and what NFL teams look for these days.

Here are a few fun facts about players making up the 32 90-man rosters as of now.

  • Which states have the best high school football? I think it’s pretty generally accepted that the three top states are Texas, Florida and California. What’s interesting to me is, for the 2026 draft class, Texas (75 players on NFL rosters) is head and shoulders above the other two (Florida 50, California 48). Incidentally, the next three are Georgia (46), Illinois (30) and Maryland (25).
  • With respect to all players (veterans and rookies), Texas still reigns supreme with 335 players. After that it’s Florida (276) and California (247), followed by Georgia (214), North Carolina (110) and Illinois (108). Two things are interesting — the dramatic drop-off from Georgia to North Carolina, and the fact that neither Alabama (86) or Mississippi (59) are higher on the list.
  • The growth at cornerback and wide receiver intrigues me. More and more, NFL teams expect corners to be at least six-feet tall. At present, 198 of the 327 cornerbacks on NFL rosters are 6-0 or taller (yes, I’m aware that listed heights aren’t always precise, but it’s all we have). That’s 60.5 percent. Of those that are shorter than six feet, almost half (62 of 129) are 5-11. However, among corners in the 2026 draft, the number of corners at least 6-0 is only 63.2 percent (43 of 68). I’m sure teams would love to get even taller at that position, but there are just so many players that size who can sprint, twist and move with today’s slot receivers and outside burners. That’s why big corners are doubly valuable.
  • It’s interesting that the cornerback height average (60.5 percent are 6-0 or higher) is pretty much right in line with wide receivers in the league. Of the 387 receivers now on rosters, 262 (67.7 percent) are 6-0 or taller. That holds up for the 2026 draft class, as well, as 66 percent (70 of 106) of receivers in camps are 6-0-plus.
  • It’s probably not a surprise that 90.6 percent of the league is made up of players from FBS schools. However, not all sub-FBS schools are the same. When it comes to FCS schools, there’s only one that registers on the NFL radar, and that’s North Dakota State, which has 16 alumni in NFL camps this summer. What’s interesting is that when it comes to schools a rung below FBS, pretty much all the top teams are in the Pacific Northwest. After NDSU, South Dakota St. is second with 9; South Dakota, Montana and Weber St. (not necessarily Pacific Northwest, but close) among teams tied for third with 5; and Eastern Washington and Montana State among eight teams tied for fourth with 4. Granted, many of these players won’t make NFL rosters, and even more, many of them got to the league before the era of the transfer portal. It’s worth noting that those schools still seem to be attracting NFL eyes.

So, if you’re agent — especially a younger one — trying to find a client who can beat the odds:

  • Recruit players who prepped in Texas, California or Florida (no matter where they went to college)
  • Don’t recruit wide receivers and corners unless they are at least 6-0
  • Look to the Pacific Northwest for hidden gems at small schools.

2026 Personnel Symposium: Getting from an A to an A-plus

07 Friday Aug 2026

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Obviously, it was a great week in Nashville. Anytime you have 1,500 members of a rather distinct (and maybe even secretive) community in one place over the space of three days, sharing ideas and best practices, that’s a good thing. From GMs at P4 and G5 schools to all-star directors to NFL and NIL agents to NFL scouts to vendors of every stripe, there were a LOT of hands to shake and relationships to make or renew. There was free coffee and beverages by day and agency socials at night. I can’t imagine anyone that attended didn’t see it as a major benefit.

Check out this brief anecdote from someone chasing his dream: “The best thing of the week was the advice I received from (one NFL team official). After I finished my brief intro, I told her I would try to get my foot in the door for roughly three years and she looked at me and said, ‘don’t quit five minutes before the miracle.’ Gave me the chills.”

You don’t normally get that from an email, a text, or even a Zoom session.

Of course, there’s always a way to tailor things, polish them a little, maybe even improve them. That’s the nature of any business. For our part, we found it a little hard to hear in the back of the room sometimes. Maybe that’s on us — the people sitting in front likely had no problems — but if there was anything we’d improve, that would be it.

With that in mind, we asked several attendees if there’s anything they’d improve. Here’s what they told us.

  • “I appreciate the panels and realize they are good learning opportunities for some of the younger folks but they feel a bit promotional rather than informative. Obviously nobody is revealing state secrets anymore so I don’t know how much of that can change. . . at the GM meeting . . . I don’t think they structured it right. Teamworks made a big presentation which was boring. Then they had this anonymous compensation survey that no big spender did. I think you have to make it more discussion-based.”
  • “The symposium has outgrown the space. The talks on Tuesday were wall-to-wall people, so you had to grab a seat and hold onto it or risk standing in the back and not being able to hear.”
  • “(There are) some really great speakers. I think having more space could be something good to add!”
  • “I think there could have been more granular/in-depth sessions around roster construction and cap management. I understand it was not intended to be tailored towards that, but I think given how mission-critical revenue share and player finance is, perhaps there could have been some more focus on that.”
  • “What I think could be better is to have a deadline for room block-offs at the hotel.”
  • “Think some of the meetings were repetitive a little bit.”
  • “First thought of improvement that comes to mind is a larger conference area.”
  • “Too many times it felt like breakout rooms were so small and the hallway had more foot traffic than it could handle.”

2026 NFL Agent Exam: Reviewing All Our Exam Posts This Year

17 Friday Jul 2026

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At this point, if you’re taking the NFL Agent Exam Monday, you’re probably pretty closed to tapped out mentally, emotionally and, most of all, financially. Even though our prep program (and our program partner, Stratic) are much cheaper than anything else you’ll find, they aren’t free.

Anyway, regardless of whether you rolled with us this cycle or not, you deserve a break, and we’re here to give it to you. We’ve been writing about the 2026 NFL Agent Exam literally since January, so today, we’re going to review everything we’ve written about it and put it in one place. Maybe when you need a study break, you can review a few of our posts and learn a little while catching your breath. Here goes.

  • A Few First Thoughts (1.9.26): We had to start somewhere. In this post, we outlined the coming seven months and our plan for preparing people, plus we discussed our Stratic partners and the training they provide and we teased our new agent exam application.
  • The Cost and the Risk (1.23.26): Maybe you prepped for Monday without spending a dime. You still might pass the exam, but you’re going to be beating the odds. In late January, we wrote about how that applies not just to exam prep, but to the entire business. Sometimes, you just have to spend money (wisely) to make money. That’s definitely true in the agent business.
  • From NFLPA Exam Prep to First NFL Draft: Rookie Agent Reactions from Team ITL (4.24.26): If you’re a little burned out this weekend, and want a reminder on why you’re doing all this, read this post. Being an NFL agent is a really cool thing when done right, and April 2027 is going to be an exciting time. This post gives you comments from several new agents as they faced their first-ever drafts, respectively.
  • Building Community (5.1.26): This post covered a fun event we had for our Houston-based test-takers and a handful of NFL agents from the area. It was a good chance to get the next agent class together with current contract advisors for some real advice on passing the exam and more.
  • The Final Push (6.26.26): Now inside of 30 days till the exam, we listed our final three Zoom sessions and what each would provide. We also reminded test-takers about our new exam application, which was a tremendous upgrade from our previous practice exams.
  • All About the Study Guide (7.2.26): Our study guide is something we’re really proud of, and probably the crown jewel of our exam prep services. For the first time, we went in-depth on what it is and why it’s so valuable.
  • Your 10-Day Cram Plan (7.10.26): Even though we started getting our people ready in February, we realize life happens. Starting your exam prep 10 days out is not advised, but for those that found that to be their reality, we offered best practices to improve the odds of passing.

Want even more? If football is your thing, and you want even more about the game behind the game, click here to get a complete rundown of all our posts so far.

2026 NFL Agent Exam: Your 10-day Cram Plan

10 Friday Jul 2026

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As of today, we are exactly 10 days (and two weekends) from the 2026 NFL Agent Exam. Yes, there are still people who really haven’t started studying yet in earnest (I’ve spoken to them).

I’m not here to judge. Instead, I’d rather help (or at least try to). If you’re not really getting going on studying until this weekend, here’s my advice.

  • Take next week off of work. You’re going to need the time. Hopefully your boss is understanding.
  • Start with the study guide. I went into detail on the guide — bar none, the best resource on the market for passing the exam — in last week’s post. Focus on all 70 pages. It will give you a head start on next week’s Zoom sessions. Purchase it here.
  • Spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday doing nothing but studying the guide. Pretty self-explanatory. Try to get a grasp on all the major concepts.
  • Take the ITL practice exam application Sunday night. Then take it again Monday morning. Then again Monday afternoon. You have to find out exactly where you stand and what you still need work on as soon as possible.
  • Identify the areas where you still need work. This needs to happen before Tuesday.
  • Pick up the applicable ITL Zoom videos that cover the topics you still aren’t grasping. You can find all of the links to order them, as well as the topics they cover, in last week’s Friday Wrap. Look for the month-by-month list about halfway through the Wrap.
  • Spend all of Tuesday watching the videos on your weakest topics. Watch them and re-watch them until you have at least a working understanding, whether it’s forfeitable breach or VSB or term pay or agent change fees. Ian Greengross, our guru, is very good, and he goes into painstaking detail on all the toughest subjects.
  • Get some sleep Tuesday night. You’re going to want to be able to put all your focus on the NFLPA’s three pre-exam sessions.
  • Take extensive notes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Your study guide will be a tremendous help here. A word of caution — many, many people on the Zooms will clearly be lost and asking dumb questions. Be prepared for a lot of time-wasters. It’s better if you aren’t going in cold, and you won’t be. But use these sessions to get your questions answered.
  • Make contact with Ian in preparation to work with him Saturday and Sunday. You’ll be glad you have him on call. His rates are very reasonable. You can find his contact info online. If not, DM us on X at @insidetheleague and we’ll hook you up.
  • Join us for our Saturday night review session. We’ll start at 8pm EDT and go for two hours, covering two previous exams. Cost is $80 plus tax. You’ll also get a copy of the recording afterwards.
  • Review the review video on Sunday and use it to “clean up” any hazy topics with Ian. Also, make absolutely sure your notes (CBA, study guide, etc.) are tabbed up for quick reference during the exam. You can thank me later.
  • Get some sleep Sunday night. It will come in handy.

Obviously, you’re not in a desirable place if you’re just getting started, but we can help, and believe it or not, it’s not mission impossible. Pretty close to impossible, but not impossible. Good luck. Let us know how we can help.