Opendorse and BOSCA Renew Partnership to Support Small College Leaders in 2026
NIL leader continues investment in professional growth
(Oklahoma City, Okla. and Lincoln, Neb. – November 5, 2025) – Opendorse, the leading NIL technology, data, and service provider, has renewed its partnership with The Business of Small College Athletics (BOSCA) for 2026, marking another year of collaboration to advance education, visibility, and innovation in small college athletics.
Through this continued partnership, Opendorse and BOSCA will work together to equip small college administrators with the tools and expertise needed to navigate the evolving NIL landscape. In 2026, Opendorse will participate in six in-person BOSCA events, including five Regional Workshops and the annual BOSCA Summer Convention, providing direct engagement opportunities with leaders across NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA, and two-year institutions.
The 2026 BOSCA Regional Workshop schedule includes:
- February 9, 2026 – Greenville, SC – Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park
- February 16, 2026 – Lakeland, FL – Campus of Southeastern University
- February 23, 2026 – Belton, TX – Campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Fall dates and locations to be announced.
Opendorse will be a featured partner at the 2026 BOSCA Summer Convention, held July 12–14 in Chicago, Illinois. The convention will bring together small college administrators from across the nation for networking, professional development, and collaboration. Opendorse will host educational sessions, participate in presentations, and provide hands-on guidance focused on NIL trends and best practices for small college programs.
“BOSCA continues to be one of the most important forums for small college leaders,” said Jake Daugherty, Manager, Collegiate Partnerships at Opendorse. “We’re proud to partner with Jim Abbott to help educate the small college space on the evolving NIL landscape. As year five of NIL approaches, we’re excited to work alongside BOSCA to bring clarity and confidence to leaders across the country.”
“NIL has become part of the fabric of college athletics at every level and we are very happy to partner with the industry leader in the space,” said Jim Abbott, BOSCA Founder. “Opendorse serves many of the administrators and schools that we work with and we are grateful for their efforts to support professional development and networking opportunities.”
Opendorse and BOSCA share a belief that small college athletics deserve the same access, education, and opportunity as any other level. Through in-person learning and year-round collaboration, the partnership is helping administrators strengthen their programs and lead with confidence in the evolving NIL era.
About Opendorse
Opendorse is the technology, data, and service platform powering the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry for colleges, collectives, consumers, and commercial partners. More than 150,000 athlete influencers use Opendorse to build, promote, and monetize their personal brands through the largest athlete media network.
About BOSCA
BOSCA is the leader in providing professional development and networking opportunities for administrators at smaller colleges and universities. BOSCA serves NCAA D2, D3, NAIA, and 2-year college athletic administrators through in-person regional workshops, the annual BOSCA convention, and 2 virtual academies that focus on leadership and revenue generation. For more information about BOSCA visit www.smallcollegeathletics.com
For media inquiries, contact Opendorse SVP, Collegiate Services & Marketing Julian Valentin at
julian.valentin@opendorse.com.