Stadium and Main Foundation Appoints Duncan Robinson, Tracy Wolfson, Carol Hutchins & More to NIL Collective Advisory Board
Installation of prominent and dedicated alumni and key stakeholders reaffirms Stadium and Main’s support for all University of Michigan student-athletes and leaving a positive impact on the communities that support them.
ANN ARBOR, MI – October 17, 2023 – Stadium and Main Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit NIL collective dedicated to the University of Michigan, introduced today the collective’s official Advisory Board headlined by NBA star Duncan Robinson, and lead CBS Sports sideline reporter, Tracy Wolfson. The proud Michigan alumni, supporters, and stakeholders will strategically guide NIL efforts for student-athletes at the University of Michigan.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Stadium and Main team as an advisor on their board,” said Miami Heat forward and University of Michigan Men’s Basketball alum Duncan Robinson. “Together we will work to change the NIL landscape at the University of Michigan by prioritizing both the student-athletes and the community as a whole!”
The advisory board includes:
- Duncan Robinson: Miami Heat forward and 2018 Big Ten Conference Sixth Man of the Year
- Tracy Wolfson: Lead sideline reporter at CBS, covering the NFL and College Basketball
- John “Jumbo” Elliott: All-American offensive tackle, 14-year NFL player, and 2020 College Football Hall of Fame inductee
- Carol Hutchins: Winningest coach in the University of Michigan and NCAA Division I Softball history
- Pamela Crockett: University of Michigan Law alumni, sports and entertainment advisor, and track and field coach
- Gerry Mason: University of Michigan alumni and Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly
- Jeff Rubin: CEO and Founder of Premier Merchant Capital
- Eric Nederlander: President of Nederlander Studios and theatrical producer
- Perry Porikos: University of Michigan soccer alumni and owner of The Brown Jug, an iconic Ann Arbor restaurant
- Niko Porikos: 2018 University of Michigan Hockey alumni and e-commerce entrepreneur
- Jordan Gehrke: Political Consultant
- Matt Spaulding: Former General Market Manager for Ann Arbor Cumulus radio
“Today’s student-athletes have been given great opportunities to capitalize on their hard-earned success and it’s our hope that they will use their platform to give back to the community that supports their continued success,” said Tracy Wolfson.
“My time at Michigan meant a lot to me, so I take great pride in being an advisor to student-athletes who want to stay connected and involved with the greater Michigan community.”
The Stadium and Main Advisory Board was confirmed by the collective’s leadership team, a dedicated group of industry leaders with legal, accounting, and player engagement backgrounds who will use their experiences to guide Michigan’s student-athletes in best practices for NIL.
The collective is led by Jamie Morris, Jackie Harris, Cabot Marks, Mike Amine, and Barry Klarberg.
Together with Stadium and Main leadership, members of the Advisory Board will work to educate and empower students to maximize their NIL income opportunities, while using them to assist charitable organizations and social responsibility campaigns both in the greater Michigan community and in the communities in which the athletes live.
“With the introduction of the Stadium and Main Advisory Board, we renew our promise to connect student-athletes across every sport at the University of Michigan with NIL opportunities, and a purpose to give back to the Ann Arbor community,” said Stadium and Main Foundation Founder, Jamie Morris.
“Our Advisory Board is already at work creating the game plan for each student-athlete to become the true ‘Michigan Man’ or ‘Michigan Woman’ we know they can be on and off the field, and looking forward to connecting with the student-athlete body as a whole around the endless possibilities in the NIL realm today.”
Founded in 2022 as a 501(c)(3), Stadium and Main operates as a charitable foundation with a goal of supporting Wolverine student-athletes from all 29 sports, emphasizing the importance of leaving an impact beyond campus and within the Michigan community, and focusing on the social responsibility to create and participate in community initiatives.
About Stadium and Main Foundation, Inc.
Founded by a dedicated group of University of Michigan former athletes and alumni, Stadium and Main is an independent NIL collective. Spearheaded by University of Michigan football and NFL alum Jamie Morris, Stadium and Main was founded in 2022 with the goal of supporting Wolverine student-athletes from 29 varsity sports in their pursuit of excellence, by empowering them to maximize their NIL income opportunities and prioritize giving back to the communities that support them. For more information on Stadium and Main, visit www.stadiumandmainfoundation.org.