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Understanding the rules, opportunities and action steps to succeed with NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) in high school sports.

On Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) announced that the proposed NIL referendum was passed in the State of Ohio. Under these new NIL rules, student-athletes may participate in compensated opportunities using their personal brand. However, these activities must take place outside of school and without any use of Hoban logos, facilities or employee involvement. Families are responsible for reviewing opportunities and completing the required OHSAA disclosure.

OHSAA NIL Resource Center

If further information is needed, please contact Principal Catherine Perrow at perrowc@hoban.org. 

What is NIL?

Under Ohio's NIL rules, high school student-athletes may use their name, image and likeness to earn money through legal opportunities that have nothing to do with their school team or athletic performance. It is not payment for playing, scoring, winning or selecting which school to attend.

 
The image presents three elements - name, image, and likeness - that make up the legal concept known as %22right to publicity.%22 This concept gives a person the right to control the commercial use of their personal brand to make money.
The image presents a visual representation of %22Responsibility with NIL%22, outlining various responsibilities for student-athletes and schools regarding the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.