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The NIL Reality: Why Visibility, Timing, and Consistency Are Now the Real Recruiting Currency

  • May 8, 2026
The Biggest NIL Lie Young Athletes Believe
Harlie Chism, a 2025 Extra Elite 100 shortstop and Florida State commit, signed an NIL deal with The Collective Edge.

Right now, NIL is one of the most talked-about topics in youth and high school softball, and it is easy to see why. Athletes are hearing about deals, opportunities, and what others are earning, and naturally, the focus starts to shift toward money. It feels exciting, it feels new, and for many, it begins to feel like something they should already be chasing.

The issue is not the interest—it is where the conversation begins.

The biggest NIL mistake isn’t what you think—listen below to understand what actually creates opportunity.

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