#30: Casey Schwab – CEO Altius Sports Partners

Prior to founding Altius Sports Partners, Casey was the VP of business & legal affairs at the NFLPA, where he helped lead the NIL program for all NFL players.

Altius Sports Partners is a unique advisory company in college sports led by business leaders providing solutions for NIL and all other major changes impacting college athletics.

We cover a handful of fascinating topics including paying college athletes, where NIL is headed, and Altius’ role in placing general managers at Universities.

Chapters:
(01:10) NIL’s impact on professional sports
(06:25) Origin story of Altius Sports Partners
(12:05) Evolution of NIL collectives
(14:50) Shifting gaps of competition within NIL
(18:30) General managers and “athlete departments”
(24:00) Full vision for college sports
(26:15) Market size of NIL compared to the NFL
(31:25) Companies needed in NIL