ALL About
NIL Financial Literacy
Built for athletes by athletes, NIL Financial Literacy helps college and professional athletes understand money, protect their income, and build long-term wealth. Our mission is to equip athletes with the financial education they need to make smart decisions during their playing careers and create lasting legacies beyond the game.
Who We Are
NIL Financial Literacy was created to meet a growing need in sports: real financial education for athletes navigating NIL, revenue opportunities, taxes, budgeting, and long-term wealth strategy.
Today’s athletes are earning earlier, managing more complex financial decisions, and facing pressures that require more than generic advice. We provide athlete-specific financial education designed for the realities of college athletics, professional sports, and life beyond competition.
Our work helps athletes build confidence with money, understand how income works, avoid costly mistakes, and create a strong financial foundation for the future.
Our Founders
TYREE DILLINGHAM
Author• Speaker • Entrepreneur • Expert Performance Coach
Tyree Dillingham is the Founder of NIL Financial Literacy and a driving force behind the organization’s mission to transform financial outcomes for athletes and their families.
She is passionate about making financial literacy practical, accessible, and relevant to the unique challenges athletes face in the NIL era and beyond.
Tyree helps lead the curriculum, education strategy, and real-world application of the program, ensuring athletes receive more than information. They receive tools, clarity, and confidence to make powerful financial decisions throughout their journey.
MARSHALL FAULK
Football Legend • Speaker • Entrepreneur • Business Leader
Marshall Faulk is a Pro Football Hall of Famer whose legacy on the field is matched by his passion for helping athletes succeed off the field.
As Co-Founder of NIL Financial Literacy, Marshall brings the athlete perspective, leadership, and lived experience needed to help players think beyond income and focus on long-term wealth, protection, and purpose.
His vision is simple: athletes should not only earn money, they should understand how to keep it, grow it, and use it to build a lasting legacy.
Financial Education. Real-World Application. Athlete-Focused.
REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.
“If I had this program when I was in college, I would be a billionaire by now."
-Shaquille O'Neal
