Official NIL Partner of San Diego State University Athletics
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About Aztec Link
Aztec Link is an NIL collective dedicated to partnering SDSU student athletes with businesses for promotions and endorsements while offering fans meaningful ways to support and connect with their favorite teams and players.
At Aztec Link, we believe in forging prosperous, enduring partnerships that bring value to all parties. This mutually beneficial relationship represents a unique opportunity to align with the spirit of excellence embodied by SDSU student-athletes through collaborations that drive success for both business partners and Aztec Link.
The result? Improving lives of SDSU student athletes while contributing to the growth of our city.
Benefits to Student Athletes
Aztec Link is an NIL collective dedicated to partnering SDSU student athletes with businesses for promotions and endorsements while offering fans meaningful ways to support and connect with their favorite teams and players.
Compensation & Incentives
Aztec Link helps to bridge the financial gap through NIL opportunities. Student athletes will receive financial compensation and performance incentives tied to participation in promotional and endorsement activities.
Professional Development
Aztec Link provides valuable entrepreneurial training. Student athletes will gain real world experience in business, marketing, sponsorship and promotion.
Community Engagement
Aztec Link helps to strengthen the SDSU community by fostering relationships. Student athletes will have opportunities to engage with fans, alumni, and the broader community.
Benefits to Business Partners
Aztec Link offers significant advantages to business partners collaborating with student athletes by streamlining logistics handling and coordination, managing legal compliance, and enhancing brand alignment and visibility.
Access to San Diego State Athletes
Partnering with Aztec Link provides access to thousands of college students and dedicated alumni, helping businesses gain coveted exposure to a young and influential demographic. We coordinate directly with the SDSU football student-athletes to provide exclusive access student-athletes for appearances and promotions.
Aztec Link helps businesses strengthen their relationship with SDSU and the San Diego community as a whole, while building a relationship with athletes at the start of their professional career.
Streamlined Logistics Handling and Coordination
Aztec Link handles all coordination, saving time and resources for business partners. We take care of all the planning, scheduling, and logistics to make the student-athlete appearances and promotions seamless and turnkey.
Legal Compliance Management
Aztec Link manages legal compliance. We ensure that all athlete appearances and promotions are compliant with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. By leveraging our resources and expertise in the complex NIL landscape, we help businesses maximize the value from partnerships more efficiently and effectively.
Enhanced Visibility and Brand Alignment
Aztec Link helps facilitate more meaningful and authentic partnerships that resonate with consumers and enhance brand visibility. This strategic approach to athlete endorsement ensures greater synergy between businesses and student-athletes, resulting in more effective marketing campaigns and increased return.
Become a Member
Become an Aztec Link Insider by subscribing to one of our memberships. Starting at only $6.99/month, everyone can make a difference.
Spear
Spear membership includes:
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Thank You Letter Signed by Coach Lewis, or another SDSU coach of your choosing if you Contact Us.
- Exclusive Content Provided by the We Believe Network
Shield
Shield membership includes Spear benefits, plus:
- 1 NIL T-Shirt
- 1 Student-Athlete Video Shoutout
Warrior
Warrior membership includes Spear and Shield benefits, plus:
- Premium Virtual and In-Person Events
- Tour of Snapdragon Stadium and Locker Room
- 1 Student-Athlete Shoutout on Instagram Stories for your business (or self) w/ tag to your business.
We Believe Network
Created for fans by fans, the We Believe Network is a community that bridges the gap between SDSU enthusiasts and athletes. Membership grants exclusive access to We Believe Network including:
- Written, audio and video content
- Invites to in person and virtual community events.
Get Involved with Events
Aztec Link is providing an unparalleled opportunity for fans to interact with their favorite athletes while supporting the university and the wider San Diego community. Throughout the year, we partner on a diverse range of events that allow players to earn appearance fees while gaining valuable, real-world experience for personal and professional development. From youth sports camps, public appearances, autograph signings, meet-and-greets, and more, it’s a chance to embrace the whole student-athlete experience, both on and off the playing field, and create a legacy that extends far beyond the scoreboard.
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NIL Store
Visit the NIL Store, where you have the chance to own an exclusive piece of Aztec History! Aztec Link partnered with Lamont Butler to commemorate the historic 2023 NCAA Final 4 showdown between San Diego State and Florida Atlantic with a limited edition, authenticated collectible autographed by Lamont Butler himself. Available for purchase now!
