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BLUEPRINT SPORTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH TASK FORCE MVP TO DRIVE NIL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY COMMUNITY STUDENT-ATHLETES

The first-of-its-kind partnership will create and support NIL transactions for student-athletes who are veterans, the children of active-duty military members, or Gold Star families.

LAS VEGAS (November 10, 2023) – Blueprint Sports, an industry leader in NIL that powers some of the nation’s top collectives, today announced a partnership with Task Force MVP, an organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting student-athletes who are veterans, the children of active-duty military members, or Gold Star families.  

 

“This Veteran’s Day, we wanted to honor our commitment to the military in a unique, relevant, and truly impactful way,” said Christopher Vedvick, co-founder and CEO of Task Force MVP. “That’s why we’re looking to the next generation: the young leaders we want to support are the backbone of this nation. Whether they’ve served themselves or are the family members of people who’ve served, we want to champion the dreams of those student-athletes who embody the spirit of our nation’s heroes.” 

 

The first-of-its-kind partnership aims to provide specific and targeted support to military community student-athletes all over the country, maximizing their NIL opportunities for impact-driven non-profit work or corporate sponsorships.  

 

“This initiative was born out of a burning desire to invest in the legacy of our nation’s finest,” said Mohamad Mirghahari, co-founder and President of Task Force MVP. “It’s so much more than NIL –it’s a way to leverage sports to say thank you to our military community, to tell them that we see them, that we support them and their families’ dreams beyond their years of service.” 

 

Task Force MVP tapped Blueprint Sports’ industry-leading NIL infrastructures for two reasons: first, because the two organizations are so widely aligned on the mission behind this initiative and second, so they could leverage the company’s well-established systems, contacts, and national resources to help drive NIL opportunities for the military community and bring their mission to life.  

 

“Blueprint Sports has facilitated countless impactful opportunities for the communities and student-athletes we serve across the nation, but we’re always striving to find new ways to support the leaders of tomorrow through NIL,” said Rob Sine, CEO of Blueprint Sports. “As the son of a military veteran, it was a natural decision to partner with Task Force MVP, whose mission and model will continue to help us be a vehicle of opportunity for student-athletes, all while making a real difference in the military community. Impactful, important, and invaluable—these kinds of partnerships we cherish the most. This Veteran’s Day, we’re honored to be part of something that supports our nation’s heroes in such a way.” 

 

Supporters who would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Task Force MVP fund can do so through the organization’s partnership with the BPS Foundation, a national 501c3 organization. Visit taskforcemvp.com to contribute online today. For more information on all contribution options or to get more information on how to get involved with Task Force MVP, please contact info@taskforcemvp.com.  

 

About Taskforce MVP 

Founded by Christopher Vedvick and Mohamad Mirghahari, two defense and military community members who’ve served in the US Army and US Special Operations Forces and Department of Defense respectively, Task Force MVP stands as a sentinel of support for the collegiate spirit and the families who’ve served our nation with unyielding courage. Their mission transcends the field – it’s about cultivating a community where the dreams of student-athletes align with the virtues of our nation’s most revered heroes.  

 

About Blueprint Sports 

Founded in 2020 and backed by Andre Agassi, eight-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Blueprint Sports (BPS) powers the industry’s leading name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives for alumni, supporters, and businesses, connecting them with student-athletes at their favorite university. BPS’ national portfolio of collectives supports student-athletes across the country, including around Penn State University, University of Maryland, University of Kansas, Boston College, NC State University, Kansas State University, Villanova University, Gonzaga University, University of Arizona, University of Tennessee, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Nevada, and more. The Blueprint Sports management team possesses over 50 years of college and professional sports experience, spanning the Pac-12 Conference, IMG, Learfield, and Nevada Athletics Commission, among others. For more information, visit blueprintsports.com or its pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   

 

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MEDIA CONTACT: 

Allison Monette, Blueprint Sports, allison@blueprintsports.com, 702-373-7190 

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Nate Brown

General Manager

Nate Brown is the General Manager of Zags Collective, leading the charge to help amplify the opportunities for the Gonzaga student-athletes through NIL partnerships with local charities, fans and businesses. With over a decade of experience in the professional sports industry and as a former business owner in Spokane, Nate is a seasoned professional who knows what it takes to succeed. Most recently, he served as the National Sales Director for a prominent west-coast real estate company, where he was responsible for driving growth and retention. With a deep understanding of sales and marketing, Nate brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is always seeking innovative ways to drive revenue and create partnerships.With a passion for ensuring the success of student-athletes both on and off the field, Nate is dedicated to providing the necessary resources to keep Gonzaga competitive on the national stage. He understands the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with the community and local businesses, and works to maximize opportunities for Gonzaga’s student-athletes. As the son of two Gonzaga alumni, including a father who was a baseball pitcher and also a coach for the school, Nate has a great connection to the university and a passion for ensuring its continued success. Outside of work, Nate enjoys spending time with family, including his wife Jessica and their 16-year-old daughter Brooklynn and 12-year-old son Marcus. When not working or spending time with family, you can find Nate at any one of the amazing golf courses in Spokane, honing his swing!

Mike Smith

General Manager

Mike Smith joined Micconope 1851 in March 2023 and is excited to be the General Manager and looks forward to working with Blueprint Sports increase NIL revenue generation for Florida State University student-athletes. Smith comes to Micconope 1851 from Catawba College where he held the title as the Senior Director of Athletics, Development. Prior to working in Athletics at Catawba College, Mike served as the Associate Athletics Director for External Relations at Charleston Southern University. Smith has an impressive background in the collegiate athletics industry, having held senior level development and corporate sponsorship sales roles at The University of Southern Mississippi, Limestone University, the Sun Belt Conference, Florida Atlantic University, and with multimedia rights-holders Tele South Communications at the University of Mississippi, Learfield Sports at UNC Chapel Hill, and with International Sports Properties at Georgia Tech. Smith is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and holds a master’s degree in Business Management from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his new role here at Micconppe 1851, Smith will be responsible for raising major gifts for NIL deals as well as securing NIL corporate sponsorships for Florida State University student-athletes. Mike looks forward to helping ensure the FSU student-athletes have the resources and leadership opportunities to remain competitive nationally and positioned for success well beyond graduation. Mike is married to Katy Smith; the couple looks forward to relocating to Tallahassee, Florida, and becoming a part of the Micconope 1851 and Seminole family!

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