Triumph signs track and field star Jake Spotswood
[Blacksburg, VA, January 19, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Jake Spotswood to a Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) contract. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters, and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
“Jake is an outstanding student-athlete with a captivating personality,” said Robyn Jones, Triumph partner, and COO. “We’re thrilled he has chosen to work with Triumph as he continues to build his personal brand. The resources he has available through our platform will serve him well as he harnesses his NIL potential”
Spotswood, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Leadership Studies and Business Analytics, is a two-time All-American, is a two-time Virginia Tech school record-holder in the heptathlon, and owns the school record in the decathlon. He also set personal bests in the discus (39.57m) at the Weems Baskin Invitational, in the 400m (51.37) at the Virginia Challenge, and the 110m hurdles (14.87) at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial last season.
“I’m beyond excited to sign with Triumph, since the agency is home to Virginia Tech’s top talent,” said Spotswood. “I believe they can help provide me with diverse opportunities in brand partnerships, as well as media exposure.”
Spotswood was named a 2021 CoSIDA All-American during his career at the University of Alabama. There he broke the heptathlon school record three times. The native of Fairhope, AL graduated Magna Cum Laude and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll four times.
Triumph is ideally positioned to help student-athletes navigate the new and dynamic NIL landscape, to direct corporate clients in identifying specific athletes and building compelling campaigns that drive real results, and to offer platforms for supporters and fans to champion their favorite Hokie athletes.
Triumph boasts a deep and talented roster of student-athletes. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
About Triumph NIL
Triumph NIL is a unique and experienced sports marketing agency, specializing in building custom ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters, and fans. Triumph has the ability to work in a compliant manner with student-athletes, is studied in Virginia State NIL law, familiar with NCAA compliance regulations, and experienced in the development of dynamic marketing partnership opportunities. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
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