Dr. Greg Chick earned his PhD in Higher Education from UMass Boston, where his dissertation used cutting-edge quantitative methodology to study the impact of NCAA policy on student loan debt. He could have kept this groundbreaking research locked away in academic journals. Instead, he chose to make it accessible to everyone who needs it. Through NILnomics, his free weekly newsletter, Greg breaks down college sports finances with data and straightforward visualizations that empower athletes, families, and fans to understand the money behind the game. His work covers NIL economics, athletic department budgets, NCAA policy impacts, and the financial realities that shape student-athletes' futures. What makes Greg unique is his commitment to transparency and accessibility. He uses rigorous academic research methods to analyze complex financial data, then translates those findings into insights that high school athletes, college players, parents, and coaches can actually use. In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Dr. Chick shares: What his research revealed about NCAA policy and student loan debtThe biggest lies about NIL and college sports financesHow to evaluate NIL deals with data, not hypeWhat financial questions athletes and families should ask during recruitingWhy data-driven analysis matters more than ever in the NIL eraThe truth about athletic department spending and prioritiesWhether you're a student-athlete navigating NIL offers, a parent trying to understand college sports finances, or a fan who wants the truth about the money, Greg's data-driven insights cut through the noise. This isn't just about sports economics — it's about empowering athletes and families with the information they need to make smart financial decisions. This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Connect with Greg: LinkedIn: Greg Chick, PhD Twitter/X: @gregchickPhD Newsletter: NILnomics (free weekly) Support the show CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: blueprintbluechip.com 📸 Instagram: @blueprintbluechip 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Sarles 📧 Email: erin@erinsarles.com FREE RESOURCE: Join the 5-Day Reset™ — designed for athletes ready to build identity, discipline, and purpose beyond the game. 👉 blueprintbluechip.com/blueprintfoundationschallenge SUPPORT THE SHOW: Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with an athlete, parent, coach, or leaderFollow us on social media and join the conversationBOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 erin@erinsarles.com ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard. New episodes drop every Monday. Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.
