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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 […]

‘Desert Takeover Football Collective’ Revolutionizes NIL Opportunities For Arizona Football Student-Athletes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Desert Takeover Football Collective’ Revolutionizes NIL Opportunities For Arizona Football Student-Athletes TUCSON – July 20, 2023 – A new chapter begins for Arizona student-athletes. Desert Takeover Football Collective becomes the first NIL collective dedicated to Arizona Football student-athletes. Desert Takeover was born out of the tremendous success of the Wildcats Football program, […]

BLUEPRINT SPORTS PARTNERS WITH BASEPATH TO STREAMLINE NIL OPERATIONS FOR COLLECTIVES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLUEPRINT SPORTS PARTNERS WITH BASEPATH TO STREAMLINE NIL OPERATIONS FOR COLLECTIVES LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (June 6, 2023) – Blueprint Sports (BPS), the leader in powering full-service Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives, has signed an exclusive partnership with Basepath, the leading NIL operations software provider, to service all BPS collectives. This new […]

Blueprint Sports Welcomes Casey Shaw as New Vice President of Sales 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blueprint Sports Welcomes Casey Shaw as New Vice President of Sales Award-winning executive brings over two decades of experience in the sports marketing arena. LAS VEGAS (August 16, 2022) – Blueprint Sports (BPS) is excited to announce the hiring of Casey Shaw as the new Vice President of Sales for the West. […]

BPS Foundation Launches, Earns Section 501(c)(3) Status, Supports NIL Collectives  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BPS Foundation Launches, Earns Section 501(c)(3) Status, Supports NIL Collectives Foundation is one of the first to achieve Section 501(c)(3) status in the national NIL space. LAS VEGAS (July 28, 2022) – Today, Blueprint Sports, a Nevada-based name, image, and likeness (NIL) technology and marketplace business announced the launch of the BPS […]

Blueprint Sports Welcomes Allison Monette as New Vice President of Marketing and Communications 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blueprint Sports Welcomes Allison Monette as New Vice President of Marketing and Communications Award-winning communications leader will oversee national portfolio of NIL collectives LAS VEGAS (July 12, 2022) – Following an extensive national search, Blueprint Sports (BPS) is proud to announce that Allison Monette has been selected as the new Vice President […]

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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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