The Importance of Parents Seeking Financial Guidance for Their Student Athletes w/ Erika Robinson

Navigating the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era can be exciting but it can also be overwhelming for families of student-athletes. In this conversation, Erika Robinson, mother of Kam Robinson, shares why it’s critical for parents to seek guidance when helping their student-athletes manage the growing business side of sports. Kam Robinson is a linebacker for the University of Virginia (UVA) and one of the standout players on the Cavaliers’ defense.

As NIL opportunities continue to expand for college athletes like Kam, Erika Robinson explains why parents should not try to navigate contracts, partnerships, and financial decisions alone. She shares how building the right team early including financial and business advisors can protect young athletes and position them for long-term success.

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CIAA 2026 Money Moves Financial Summit with our panel, “NIL 2.0: Now Impacts Later – Real Life Stories for Parents & Athletes.” This conversation brought together athletes, families and industry professionals to talk honestly about the real financial decisions that come with Name, Image and Likeness opportunities and how those decisions can shape life long after the spotlight fades. Our team works directly with athletes, entertainers, families, schools, leagues and organizations to deliver engaging financial education programs that prepare participants for real-world financial decisions both during and after their careers.

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The real balance between budgeting and “flossing.”

In sports culture, it’s easy to feel pressure to show success: the cars, the jewelry, the lifestyle. But Greg talks candidly about why financial discipline, smart budgeting, and planning beyond the game matter just as much as the highlight reel.

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