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The Best Is Ahead Foundation: Announced

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A new, non-profit foundation designed to help University of Maryland football players navigate NIL opportunities in community service and prepare for post-college careers was announced today.

The goal of the non-profit is to connect athletes to community service programs. 

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Maryland gives blessing to Kevin Plank-backed TBIAF

Maryland athletics is taking the necessary NIL steps to ensure its football program can compete in the Big Ten.

The Terrapins announced last week the formation of The Best is Ahead Foundation (TBIAF). A non-profit foundation, the collective will operate with the goal of providing NIL opportunities in community service for athletes. Another main priority will be to prepare players for their post-college careers.

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‘TBIAF’ backed by Under Armour Founder

More and more universities are partnering with charitable NIL collectives to help their community.The University of Maryland is the latest school to do so. The athletic department announced The Best is Ahead Foundation.

The collective aims to teach its student-athletes about financial literacy, wealth management, and entrepreneurship, and more.

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Dan Crowley:
Glen Clark Radio

On Friday, former Towson QB, Dan Crowley, joined us to talk all about his new role as the Executive Vice President of the “The Best Is Ahead Foundation” and how he is helping Maryland Football with NIL deals and to break down the NIL landscape with us.

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Jeff Leventhal Podcast Interview: The Bram Weinstein Show​

Sept. 28, 2022. Hour 1-Strategies & Washington. Upcoming game with Dallas. Jeff Leventhal, Nets, Wizards in Japan.

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Maryland embracing ‘100 percent essential’ NIL

Maryland embracing ‘100 percent essential’ NIL through public collectives. Originally posted on The NIL Deal | By Seamus McAvoy | Last updated 2/6/23.

As debate continues over the ever-changing NIL world, Maryland is embracing collectives and their importance in maintaining competitive teams while supporting student-athletes and their families.

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Community DC - Interview with Dan Crowley from TBIAF

Feb. 3, 2023. Community DC Host Dennis Glasgo visits with the Executive VP for The Best is Ahead Foundation works with NIL, Maryland Football Players and various community outreach programs with the players.

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Maryland Isn't Shying From NIL and Collectives. It's Embracing Them.

Feb. 6, 2023. Name, image, and likeness has altered the landscape of college sports forever and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon as players are finally allowed to financially capitalize on their personal brands. By Alyssa Muir, Staff Writer.

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TBIAF Active Within the DMV Heading Into Summer

Community outreach and its potential lasting impact were driving factors in how The Best is Ahead Foundation (TBIAF) was built before it officially launched late last summer. Now, Maryland football’s NIL foundation has been able to enjoy the benefits as they’ve been active within the community through the spring, including this past weekend.

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Maryland Football's Alumni Weekend Proves An Air of Excitement, Enthusiasm, and Positivity, Surrounds the Program

May 5, 2023. This past weekend, The Best Is Ahead Foundation (TBIAF) hosted several Maryland Football alumni events including a sold-out golf outing, a football social at GrillMarx Steakhouse in College Park, and an alumni reception at the Red-White Spring Game sponsored by Mission BBQ. By Alyssa Muir, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

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Maryland Coach Sparks Controversy By Wearing Big Hat While Getting 4.5-Gallon Duke’s Mayo Bowl Bath​

June 19, 2023. Mike Locksley took over the Maryland football program as head coach in 2019 and immediately made a splash on the recruiting trail by landing five-star wide receiver Rakin Jarrett and four-star quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa in 2020.

The Terrapins then finished with the No. 19 recruiting class in 2021. By Alyssa Muir, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications.

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