On3 announces Mizuno as presenting sponsor for On3 NIL Elite Series

On3 has announced that Mizuno is the presenting sponsor of the inaugural On3 NIL Elite Series, which will welcome more than 30 elite high school football athletes from the 2024 college recruiting class to Nashville May 30-June 1. 

The event will connect these athletes with the leading voices and decision makers in college sports. Athletes will hear about the latest trends with Name, Image and Likeness, and an understanding of their On3 NIL Valuation.

Mizuno has become a leader in baseball and running sneakers. As the presenting sponsor of first On3 NIL Elite Series, Mizuno will also be the official apparel and footwear sponsor. Each attendee will receive an On3/Mizuno swag bag. 

The brand will also be setting up “Mizuno Row,” which will feature demo suites for athletes to test their golf game and other activities in between NIL-driven sessions. 

“We are extremely excited to join forces with On3 in our sponsorship of the inaugural On3 NIL Elite Series,” said Jeremy Galbreth, Mizuno Golf USA. “Since 1906, Mizuno has been guided by its corporate philosophy of ‘contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports.’ The life lessons gained through sport are invaluable and play a crucial role in people’s lives, this is an important value to the Mizuno brand. 

“We certainly feel that these philosophies align with the On3 mission and of the goal in providing an incredible educational experience for the next group of elite athletes.”

The speakers for the Elite Series will feature voices from media, legal, financial and other fields that can provide the invited athletes and guardians insight into the rapidly evolving NIL Marketplace.  

“This is a ground breaking event for On3 in terms of bringing value to athletes through NIL Education and expanding our relationships with the elite high school athletes,” said Shannon Terry, Founder and CEO of On3. “We have the fastest growing media brand in college sports, and we’re excited for Mizuno to join us in welcoming the top high school football talent in the country.”

Nationally known football analyst Kirk Herbstreit will be a speaker at the series, talking to the invitation-only group of elite football players and their parents from the class of 2024 about the unique NIL era.

Eleven five-star prospects in the 2024 recruiting class will be at May’s event in Nashville, which will be hosted at the Thompson Nashville Hotel. SEC Network’s Tom Hart will serve as the host and emcee of the event. 

“We’re excited and ready to put on a top-level event for the stars of tomorrow,” said Grant Frerking, Director, On3 Athlete Network Development. “It’s time to educate athletes on how to leverage their NIL and what that exactly means. Having Mizuno on board only further validates this event.”

Note: On3 is currently credentialing for the On3 NIL Elite Series. Please email Grant at [email protected]