Check out the relaunched GW NIL, Friends of George, and help support student-athletes

NIL collectives, or name-image-likeness collectives, are important these days, as college student-athletes can finally make some money. GW launched Friends of George a few years ago, and after some changes to the law and how NILs work, they've just recently relaunched it, with new leadership, a new website and new logo.

NIL collectives are huge for recruiting, and also just help support student-athletes in general, who always have a busy schedule. There's a great video from new GW athletic director Michael Lipitz on the Friends of George site as well.

There are a few ways to participate and help out: donate to the NIL collective, or work directly with athletes -- maybe you run a business, it's a great way to help student-athletes directly and set up your own NIL deal with them.

The first option is probably best for most GW supporters, but the second is good for businesses. Check it out and help out. You can donate monthly (the best bet) or as a one-off. I just started a monthly one myself.

You can sign up for email updates here as well.