EMMITSBURG, Md. (December 16, 2025) - Mount St. Mary's University has officially partnered with Accelerate Sports Ventures to serve as the department's Revenue Sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) consultancy. As the college athletics landscape continues to evolve, Accelerate will play a pivotal role in advising the administration, head coaches, student-athletes, and staff to best navigate this new era of college sports.
 
"Conferences and institutions must be mindful and take a strategic approach to managing revenue sharing, NIL, and how it impacts the transfer portal," said CEO Doug Fillis. "Accelerate equips our partners with the strategy, market insights, analytics, and proven best practices needed to thrive amid this rapidly evolving landscape. When NIL first emerged, many of our clients were worried about competing given the rapid change. Today, those same institutions are winning National Championships, competing in the College Football Playoff, advancing to Final Fours, and appearing in premier bowl games. We remain dedicated to helping our partners be highly competitive and successful."
 
"As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve quickly, the Mount is grateful to partner with the team at Accelerate Sports Ventures to develop a roadmap to excellence for our student-athletes and coaches," said Director of Athletics Brad Davis. "Doug and his team have already been a terrific resource for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and we look forward to working together to advance the Mount in the future."
 
To support its student-athletes and staff, The Mount will leverage Accelerate's expertise through educational workshops for athletes, coaches, and administrators. Accelerate will also provide guidance on best practices related to recruiting, revenue sharing, and navigating the transfer portal. In addition, student-athletes will receive NIL support from Julia Fisch, Director of Athlete Relations, who will assist with education, endorsement opportunities, and personal brand development.
 
Mount St. Mary's joins Accelerate's growing NIL portfolio, which includes a distinguished list of partners such as Penn State, UConn, Boston College, NC State, Utah, Fairfield, Marist, Siena, Merrimack, Sacred Heart, American, the 3C2A, and more than 200 high schools nationwide.