First NexGen Implementation

NIL Gameplan
Feature Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of NIL Gameplan as the blueprint for The Agile Network's modernization. A proven model for student-athlete success.

Analysis Date: Feb 1, 2026 | nilgameplan.com
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Platform Overview

The Platform for Student-Athlete Success

4
Membership Tiers
7
Core Workshops
12+
Expert Speakers
$499
Max Annual Price
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Gameplans

Structured 7-workshop learning paths with live sessions, 1-on-1 coaching, and guaranteed first NIL deal.

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Skill Clinics

Grade-level specific clinics (7th-12th) covering social media, branding, AI tools, and sports representation.

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Live Events

NIL Streams and Exclusive Events with ESPN analysts, ADs, agents, and industry experts via Zoom.

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Video Library

On-demand content covering financial literacy, mental health, social media, and life after sports.

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Membership Tiers

Proven pricing model with clear value progression

Free Account

$0
  • Workshop 1 Access
  • Limited NIL Streams
  • Limited Exclusive Events
  • Browse content library

The NIL Master

$19.99/mo
  • Unlimited Video Content
  • Unlimited Blog Content
  • Unlimited Livestreams
  • 3 Events Per Month
  • 3 Ask the Experts/mo

All American

$499/yr
  • All 7 Workshops
  • Unlimited Everything
  • Unlimited Skill Clinics
  • 1-on-1 NIL Coach
  • First NIL Deal
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NIL Business Builder

7-Workshop Progressive Curriculum

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Turn Your Family's Passion into Profit (FREE)

Business viability assessment, industry overview, decision framework for families.

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Foundation of NIL Business

LLC structures for minors, compliance requirements, legal protections, entity formation.

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The Revenue Playbook

Affiliate codes, sponsorships, merchandise, content creation, revenue projection models.

4

Tools to Manage Your NIL Business

Business plans, Expensify integration, deductible expenses, mileage tracking.

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Personal & Business Brand Building

Brand identity, storytelling, national vs local deals, mini Brand Playbook deliverable.

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Social Media Best Practices

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube strategies, age-specific guidance, Social Media Playbook.

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Creating, Managing & Measuring NIL Branding

Content creation tools, post boosting, analytics, using ChatGPT for content ideas.

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Expert Network

Industry professionals driving credibility

Speaker Role / Organization Expertise
Seth Greenberg ESPN College Basketball Analyst
Terry Mohajir UCF VP & Athletic Director
Chris Cabott Equity Sports Sports Agent
Chris Fair Independent Sports Agent (NIL, NFL, WNBA)
Brenden Hill San Diego State Assistant AD for NIL
Jedidiah Collins Independent Financial Literacy Expert
Carly Silverstein Independent Mental Health & Social Media
Peter Saddington NIL Gameplan Platform Trainer
Scott Blackburn NIL Gameplan CEO
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Authentication Strategy

Descope-powered passwordless authentication

Current (Keycloak)

  • ✗ Custom Magic Link SPI (fragile)
  • ✗ Self-hosted infrastructure
  • ✗ Version upgrade burden
  • ✗ No native passkeys
  • ✗ 5-15 hrs/month ops overhead

New (Descope)

  • ✓ Native Magic Link (email + SMS)
  • ✓ Zero infrastructure
  • ✓ Managed service (99.99% SLA)
  • ✓ Native Passkeys / WebAuthn
  • ✓ Zero ops overhead

NIL Gameplan Login Experience

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Magic Link

Email or SMS one-click login. Primary authentication method for all users.

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Passkeys

Face ID / Touch ID / Windows Hello. Modern passwordless for returning users.

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Social Login

Google, Apple, Facebook. One-tap sign in for faster onboarding.

Auth Method User Experience Security Priority
Magic Link (Email) Enter email → Click link in inbox Phishing-resistant, no password P0
Magic Link (SMS) Enter phone → Enter 6-digit code SIM-swap risk, but convenient P0
Passkeys Tap "Sign in with Passkey" → Biometric Highest security, device-bound P1
Google One-tap popup → Select account OAuth 2.0, trusted provider P1
Apple Apple ID popup → Face ID Privacy-first, email relay P1
Facebook Facebook popup → Authorize OAuth 2.0, large user base P2

Descope Free Tier

7,500 MAUs included. Zero cost at current scale. Grows with the platform.

$0
Current Cost
0 hrs
Ops Overhead
99.99%
SLA
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Admin Panel Analysis

Backend management capabilities at admin.nilgameplan.com

72
Video Content Items
34
Clinic Sessions
23
Topic Templates
18
Workshop Meetings
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Authentication

Keycloak SSO at identity.nilgameplan.com with OpenID Connect. Social OAuth + email/phone registration.

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Event Management

Livestream + Meeting modules with direct Zoom integration. Capacity tracking, SEU credits, Featured badges.

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Advisor Management

Expert profiles with Featured toggle, approval workflow. Links to content, events, and clinics.

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Content Manager

Video library with Free/Exclusive pricing, order weighting, tagging, and expert attribution.

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Topic → Clinic System

Template-based class creation. 23 topic templates generate 34 scheduled clinic instances.

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Homepage CMS

Hero Manager with date-range scheduling, Page Order controls, Custom HTML editor, Footer management.

Admin Section URL Path Key Features
Livestream /livestream Zoom integration, capacity tracking, SEU, purchases
Meeting /round-table Workshop sessions, panelist assignment, pricing
Advisor /advisor Expert profiles, featured toggle, approval status
Content /content Videos/Collections, Free/Exclusive pricing, tags
Topic /course Clinic templates, display order, publish status
Clinics /class Class instances, instructor, dates, seat tracking
Gameplans /journeys Learning paths, workshop linking, Org Users tab
Hero Manager /hero-manager Scheduled banners with date ranges
Organization /organization Sponsor profiles, group management
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NIL Gameplan vs NexGen

Adaptation opportunities for The Agile Network

NIL Gameplan Has

  • ✓ Tiered membership model ($0-$499)
  • ✓ Dual onboarding (Parent/Athlete)
  • ✓ 7-workshop structured curriculum
  • ✓ Grade-level content progression
  • ✓ Expert speaker network
  • ✓ Live Zoom events with limited seating
  • ✓ On-demand video library
  • ✓ First deal guarantee (top tier)
  • ✓ AI/ChatGPT content training
  • ✓ Compliance/legal education

NexGen Can Add

  • ⬆ Multi-sport diversity (not just NIL)
  • ⬆ Interactive video (Jitsi + Mux)
  • ⬆ Professional athlete connections
  • ⬆ Personalized shoutouts
  • ⬆ In-person + virtual hybrid events
  • ⬆ Athlete wallet/payments (Dwolla)
  • ⬆ SEU/PDU certification tracking
  • ⬆ Existing 190+ service infrastructure
  • ⬆ Deeper fan engagement features
  • ⬆ Enterprise/team subscriptions
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NexGen Implementation Plan

Adapting proven patterns for The Agile Network

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Phase 1: Core Platform

Membership tiers, user onboarding (Parent/Athlete/Coach), content library foundation, event scheduling.

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Phase 2: Content Engine

Gameplan curriculum builder, clinic management, video library with access controls, speaker profiles.

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Phase 3: Live Experiences

Jitsi interactive sessions, Mux livestreaming, event booking with seat limits, Zoom integration.

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Phase 4: Monetization

Stripe subscriptions, deal marketplace, affiliate program, expert payout via Dwolla.

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Admin Panel (All Phases)

Expert CRUD, event management (Zoom/Jitsi), content library, gameplan builder, CMS, sponsor portal, analytics.

Ready to Build NexGen

NIL Gameplan provides a proven blueprint. The Agile Network's existing infrastructure enables faster delivery with deeper features.

View Full Modernization Plan →
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Key Takeaways

Strategic insights from NIL Gameplan analysis

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Value-Based Pricing Works

The "First Deal Guarantee" at $499/year creates tangible ROI that justifies premium pricing.

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Lifetime Customer Value

Grade-level progression (7th-12th) engages families early and grows with them through college.

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Education + Action

Workshops teach concepts, but deliverables (playbooks, first deals) provide immediate value.

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Scarcity Creates Urgency

Limited seating (20-25 per session) drives immediate booking and perceived exclusivity.

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AI Integration is Expected

Workshop 7 explicitly teaches ChatGPT for content creation — AI tools are now standard curriculum.

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Dual User Journeys

Parents (decision-makers) and Athletes (users) have different needs — serve both distinctly.