SEATTLE (December 21, 2023) – Montlake Futures NIL Collective announced today that it has launched a new membership program for fans complete with refreshed branding and a new website. With memberships starting at just $25/month, there are accessible options for all Husky fans. Members will gain exclusive access to content, events, merchandise and more. 

To celebrate the new membership program, Montlake Futures also announced that it will give away a football signed by Quarterback and Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr. and All-American Wide Receiver Rome Odunze to a new member. Members who join before kickoff of the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024, are eligible to win.

“This membership program marks the start of a new chapter for Montlake Futures and a new way for Husky fans to support our student-athletes,” said Montlake Futures Executive Director Andrew Minear. “This is the time to get involved. We invite participation from everyone as we strive to sustain excellence in every facet of our Athletics programs.”

Additionally, the collective will continue to offer tax-deductible donation options and corporate sponsorship opportunities for businesses looking to partner with student-athletes.

The expansion of involvement opportunities for Husky fans is made possible through a strategic partnership with Blueprint Sports (BPS) to add more infrastructure to its ongoing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) support for University of Washington student-athletes. Montlake Futures, the collective supporting all Husky student-athletes, joins the industry leader, Blueprint Sports, in full-service NIL collectives to provide an elevated level of service for UW student-athletes, fans, and alumni.

“This is the perfect time to begin this phase of growth for Montlake Futures,” said Blueprint Sports CEO Rob Sine. “We’re thrilled to welcome Montlake Futures to our BPS family and capitalize on the national spotlight surrounding UW Athletics and build an even more robust NIL program going forward.”

For more information about Montlake Futures, visit montlakefutures.com and follow @montlakefutures on Twitter and Instagram.

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ABOUT MONTLAKE FUTURES

Montlake Futures develops Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities that benefit the missions of 501(c)(3) organizations and provides educational experiences for University of Washington student-athletes. Our goal is to leverage the roles and identities of student-athletes to help fundraise, generate awareness, and otherwise support charitable causes, while fostering connections that inspire a lifetime of civic engagement for student-athletes.

ABOUT BLUEPRINT SPORTS

Founded in 2020, 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 Arkansas, University of Kansas, University of Maryland, Boston College, NC State University, Kansas State University, Villanova University, Stanford University, Gonzaga University, University of Arizona, 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.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Andrew Minear

Executive Director

andrew@montlakefutures.com