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As NIL deals increase in size and quantity, equipping student-athletes with personal finance skills are critical. Invesco QQQ’s How Not to Suck at Money: Financial Education Certification Course is a key resource, helping athletes gain confidence and control over their finances. Here are the top four reasons your school should consider adopting Invesco QQQ’s HNTSAM Course to empower your student-athletes with the financial tools they need to thrive now and in the future.

1. Empowering Student-Athletes with Financial Confidence

Student-athletes aren’t just competitors — they’re future leaders, and financial confidence is essential to their success. Invesco QQQ’s HNTSAM Financial Education Course equips them with essential money skills to handle their finances responsibly. With the NCAA’s NIL dashboard showing the average D1 athlete’s earnings over $23,0001, providing athletes with tools to make informed financial decisions prepares them not only for immediate success but also for long-term financial stability as their NIL opportunities continue to grow.

“We strive to help our student-athletes make smart and sound financial decisions, so it’s great to see them embrace these tools that will help them today and the rest of their lives.”

Kevin Cone
Assistant AD / Student-Athlete Development at Georgia Tech

2. Meeting Educational and State Requirements

As more states like Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky require financial literacy for college athletes, schools are seeking trusted financial training options. The HNTSAM Course covers essential topics like budgeting, credit management, and investing, making it easier for universities to meet these mandates while giving athletes practical, immediate skills. The course structure aligns well with legislative and institutional standards, offering student-athletes essential, real-world financial knowledge.

3. Convenient and Accessible with Teamworks Influencer

With student-athletes’ demanding schedules, having a course they can easily access anytime is a game-changer. Available right through the Influencer app — a platform they’re already familiar with — the HNTSAM Course makes learning about finances convenient and flexible. Virginia Tech is a great example. They made this course a priority by collaborating with Teamworks to automatically register their student-athletes for the course. As of November 1st, 73% of Virginia Tech student-athletes have completed the course2. The combination of automatic enrollments and ease of access through Influencer encouraged more athletes to engage and finish the course.

“The HNTSAM Course provided our department with an efficient educational tool that we can place immediately in front of our student-athletes. The formatting allowed the students to complete the course on their timeline and at their pace. The topics are well-designed and uniquely relevant for student-athletes in this new era of college sports!”

Danny White
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Services/University Affairs at Virginia Tech

4. Preparing Athletes for Real-World Financial Success

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this course is its real-world relevance. Student-athletes are learning to navigate NIL opportunities, make informed investment decisions, and prepare for the financial challenges that await them after graduation. 

“Influencer has opened many doors for Pacific student-athletes to grow their brands and explore NIL opportunities. With these opportunities come responsibilities like taxes and savings, so offering the Invesco QQQ certification course through the same platform was a no-brainer. The fact that it’s asynchronous and accessible via mobile makes it attainable for all our athletes.”

Leslie Chang
Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development & Compliance at the University of the Pacific

Take the Next Step

The success stories from Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and the University of the Pacific illustrate the powerful impact of the HNTSAM course. By adopting this free course, universities not only fulfill educational requirements but also empower their student-athletes to take charge of their financial futures.

If your institution is looking to enhance its financial literacy offerings for student-athletes, consider implementing Invesco QQQ’s How Not to Suck at Money Financial Education Certification Course3. Contact your Teamworks Influencer Product Success Manager for more details.

  1. *As of 10/31/2024, the Total Average Athlete Earnings are $23,478 via the NIL Data Dashboard ↩︎
  2. As of 11/1/2024, 345 out of 470 athletes have completed the HNTSAM Skilljar Course via Teamworks Influencer ↩︎
  3. Invesco is not affiliated with Teamworks Influencer, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, University of the Pacific, Leslie Chang, Danny White, Kevin Cone or the NCAA. How Not To Suck at Money (HNTSAM) is sponsored by Invesco QQQ. The game is provided for educational & informational purposes only and is not an offer of investment advice or financial products. NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Invesco Distributors, Inc. ↩︎

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