So geeked about this launch!! We’re on a mission to provide the best experience possible for our student-athletes and it’s only up from here 💫
#GoBirds
A new chapter for Montlake Futures is here 🟣 We’re thrilled to introduce more ways for Husky fans to support
@UWAthletics
student-athletes, including a new membership program and more!
Learn more and join today:
#NILatUW
How do international athletes experience the NIL era?
“It just made me feel so excluded from my teammates because I sat in all those meetings about NIL knowing damn well I wasn’t going to profit from that.”
An Illinois State forum tried to change that.
Capitalizing on the moment, on and off the field.
@UWAthletics
has nearly doubled their marketplace views in the 2nd half of this year, including a 128% jump in views last month alone.
#PurpleReign
🔗
Follow
@vISUalizeNIL
for all things name, image and likeness at Illinois State 🤗
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Thank you to
@ben_ben_benj
for turning the vision for this video into a reality!
"My athletes didn’t know it then, but they will know it now. They saved my life that day and empowered me to be my authentic self."
@RedbirdVB
Head Coach
@AllieMatters
shares her story in our latest In My Own Words piece.
#OneValley
We’re always striving to provide the best resources to our student-athletes and that includes helping them successfully navigate the NIL space. Super excited to announce this expansion. Go Dawgs!
OFFICIAL: Best Offensive Line in the Country, as presented by
@JoeMooreAward
!
Show love to their merch - every purchase supports the O-Line!
Shop Big Dawgs:
PEOPLE THINK THAT BECAUSE ILLINOIS STATE IS A MID-MAJOR SCHOOL NIL OPPORTUNITIES DON’T EXIST, BUT THAT’S ACTUALLY NOT TRUE AT ALL. REDBIRD STUDENT-ATHLETES HAVE GENERATED OVER 100 NIL DEALS IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS ALONE.
The store is back open‼️ Happy to be partnering with
@StrideSportsUS
and creating another merchandise line. All proceeds will be donated to Western Avenue Community Center here in Bloomington, IL. Thank you all for your support
#RollBirds
Shop:
Developing, maintaining and protecting your personal brand is important. We appreciate
@SubriaWhitaker
for taking the time to speak to our student-athletes!
We understand that Name, Image and Likeness is a two-way street between external stakeholders and our student-athletes. So we’re positioning our student-athletes to ensure they’re prepared for you!!
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We’re ready over here, reach out to get involved!
IT'S FINALLY HERE 👉
#BirdsGiveBack
A gift to the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund will help enhance the Karin L. Bone Study Center and set our Redbird student-athletes up for success in their sport and in the classroom!
Donate here:
When we say
#KingCounty
Parks is
#YourBigBackyard
, we mean it! Like these
@UW
athletes from
@MontlakeFutures
said, "There's something for everybody." Check out just how many options we have across
#parks
, trails, & natural areas & plan your next visit 👉
Two anonymous Redbird supporters want us to spread the word about
#BirdsGiveBack
. They will give $25 to the Redbird Performance lab for every retweet of this post for a total of up to $5,000. Start sharing Redbirds!
#NSD21
is underway!
Our first signee is Jeff Bowens from Southfield, Mich.
Jeff recorded 6 touchdown receptions and 2 interceptions as a senior, in addition to being an All-American qualifier in the 60-meter dash! 🏃♂️💨
#RedbirdsRi21ng
Go Huskies! Behold the Purple and Gold of our special aircraft dedicated to
@UW
. As students begin their quarter, they can look to the sky with pride. We're proud to be the official airline partner of the
@UW
&
@themikepenix
. Keep your eyes peeled for this new E175 aircraft!
Hall of Fame Talk💫
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Former Olympian and coach talks with us about the Olympics, professional basketball, and her time at Illinois State. Check out her story!
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We are excited to share that our student-athletes will be teaming up with
@seattlechildren
in this year’s Run of Hope on Sept. 23! Our team is raising funds to support cancer research at Seattle Children's. Please consider joining our team at
#NILatUW
Have you met Africa's best player? She led Nigeria to our 4th consecutive Afrobasket title in Rwanda last year. Amy Okonkwo looks cool off the court but turns on her beast mode when she gets on the court. Always too hot to handle for opponents within and behind the perimeter. MVP
Hall of Fame Talk💫
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First Redbird softball player drafted by the Women's Professional Softball League talks with us about her time at ISU and career. Check out her story!
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Hall of Fame Talk 💫
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ISU's first female trainer, USA Olympic Trainer and Hall of Famer talks about her time at ISU and career after. Check out her story!
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Congratulations to our August Employee Spotlight, Marianne Riddell! Marianne served nearly 14 years at Redbird Athletics, most recently as the Director of RB4L & Donor Events. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us here in Normal and good luck with your next chapter!
#RB4L
👑 HANA MOLL IS YOUR NCAA CHAMPION 🥇
The freshman superstar is the first Husky woman to win an individual NCAA Track & Field title since 2012, and first Husky to win the pole vault since Kate Soma in 2005.
#GoHuskies
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#NCAATF
Hall of Fame Talk 💫
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Hall of Famer and former ISU Basketball standout, Derrick Sanders, talks with us about his time at ISU all the way from Australia. Check out his story!
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On Saturday, we recognized these TCU legends, T. Ross Bailey & Jose Carpinteyro, at their final home game. The two combined for over 79 years of service and we will miss them greatly.
Best of luck in your retirement, Ross & Jose!
#GoFrogs