NIL representation
Explore opportunities built around your name, image, and likeness, with guidance for athletes and families throughout the deal process.
YOUR NAME. YOUR OPPORTUNITY.YOUR TALENT. YOUR FUTURE.
Every athlete
has a next
chapter.
Make yours count. Full-service athlete representation with a focus on high school NIL—and the people behind the player.
Let’s build your next move ↗Explore our approach ↓CONTRACT YEAR SPORTS01 / THE NEXT CHAPTER
BUILT FOR THE ATHLETE.
BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.↗
BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.↗
ATTORNEY-LED REPRESENTATION✦HIGH SCHOOL NIL FOCUS✦COLLEGE ATHLETE PERSPECTIVE
01 / OUR APPROACH
You put in the work.
We help you see
what comes next.
From your first NIL opportunity to your next contract, Contract Year Sports connects athletic ambition with thoughtful representation. A clear plan. An informed conversation. An advocate in your corner.
Brand connections
Connect with potential partners who fit your interests, your identity, and the direction you want to take as an athlete.
PARTNERSHIPS WITH PURPOSE.Contract guidance
Understand the opportunity in front of you. Attorney-led representation helps bring clarity to terms, obligations, and the decisions ahead.
CLARITY BEFORE COMMITMENT.02 / MEET YOUR ADVOCATE
He’s been
in your cleats.
Nick Vari FOUNDER / CONTRACT YEAR SPORTS
Nick Vari is a licensed attorney and former college baseball and football athlete. He brings firsthand experience as a competitor and a legal perspective to the business of sports.
He understands that the next step is about more than a signature. It is about the athlete, the family, and the future they are building together.
03 / THE GAME PLAN
Big goals.
Clear next steps.
A relationship starts with understanding who you are and where you want to go.
- 01
Tell your story.
Your sport, your goals, your interests. Start with the person behind the performance.
- 02
Explore the fit.
Discuss representation and the opportunities that could align with your next chapter.
- 03
Move with clarity.
Understand the proposed terms and responsibilities before deciding how to move forward.
04 / FOR ATHLETES & FAMILIES
A strong future
starts with
good questions.
New to NIL? Start here. You deserve to understand the conversation before making a commitment.
What does NIL mean?+
NIL stands for name, image, and likeness. NIL opportunities can include brand promotions, appearances, and other partnerships built around an athlete’s identity.
Is this just for professional athletes?+
No. Contract Year Sports specializes in NIL representation for high school athletes, while offering full-service representation for an athlete’s next contract.
Can a parent or guardian be involved?+
Absolutely. Families are part of the conversation. For a high school athlete, start with a parent or guardian so everyone can discuss goals and questions together.
What should we prepare for an introduction?+
Your sport, graduation year, location, goals, and any existing opportunity you want to discuss. A public athlete profile can help tell your story. Keep sensitive personal information out of the introduction.
Does every opportunity fit every athlete?+
No. Suitability and eligibility need an individual review. Discuss the opportunity and the requirements that apply to your situation before entering an agreement.
05 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
It’s your
contract year.
Make it count.
Give your story a starting point. Build a short introduction with the goals and questions you want to bring to a representation conversation.
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Prepare your introduction
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