WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- Monmouth University's department of athletics in conjunction with NXT Level will host the N.I.L. Speaker Series™ presented by Northwestern Mutual this Wednesday on campus.
 
The event will be MC'd by former Monmouth student-athlete and current WFAN Night time host Keith McPherson '11 and will have a panel of industry experts that will cover topics such as personal brand, finances, taxes, contracts and marketing. Monmouth student-athletes will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel in the final portion of the event.
 
"We are committed to giving our student-athletes the tools to be able to capitalize on today's Name Image and Likeness market," said Monmouth University Director of Athletics Jeff Stapleton. "We would like to thank NXT Level and Northwestern Mutual on bringing this event to our campus and presenting our student-athletes with experts in a number of key areas."
 
"We're excited to assist educational institutions and student-athletes in the successful navigation of the N.I.L. market through the N.I.L. Speaker Series™ presented by Northwestern Mutual," said Clifford Rowley, Managing Partner, NXT Level Holdings. "As a former NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Athletics Administrator, the primary goal is always to educate and provide a better opportunity for student-athletes.  We have created this innovative platform to provide opportunities for not only student-athletes, but for companies that are interested in utilizing student-athletes influence to promote their brand. I'd like to thank Monmouth University Athletics for the ability to work with their student-athletes, coaches, and administrators."
 
In addition, all student-athletes who attend will receive a digital complimentary 50-page N.I.L. Playbook written by NXT Level with best practices, a sample contract and more.