Triumph signs local tennis standouts Charlotte Cartledge and Frank Thompson
[Blacksburg, VA, January 12, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Charlotte Cartledge and Frank Thompson to a Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters, and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Cartledge and Thompson are both products of the New River Valley tennis scene.
“We are excited to have Charlotte and Frank join the triumph team,” said Robyn Jones, Triumph partner and COO. “they are excellent student-athletes and we look forward to building their business profiles and helping them navigate the NIL space in a way that will lead to quality opportunities.”
Cartledge, a sophomore, earned seven wins in 15 singles matches last season, including a five-match ACC winning streak. She earned ACC Freshman of the Week honors following a standout performance against Lousiville in which she earned the clinching point for the Hokies. A native of Roanoke, VA, Cartledge was a two-time high school state champion at Northcross High School and the #1 ranked prospect in Virginia.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Triumph NIL,” said Cartledge. “As a student-athlete, the experience has been very positive and professional. I’m excited to continue to represent and expand my name, image, and likeness in collaboration with Triumph!”
Thompson, a redshirt sophomore from Blacksburg, VA, is preparing for his first season of action for the men’s tennis team this Spring. He joined the Hokies program as the #1 ranked prospect in Virginia and the #2 ranked prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region. The two-time VHSL class 4 state singles title and the Timesland Player of the Year. Thompson is the USTA 16-under national doubles champion and winner of the 16-under Easter Bowl Championship.
"I am super excited to join forces with Triumph NIL and leverage my name, image, and likeness rights, said Thompson. “Triumph is at the forefront of the NIL landscape, and I am thrilled to work with them in my hometown and beyond.”
Triumph is ideally positioned to help student-athletes navigate the new and dynamic NIL landscape, to direct corporate clients in identifying specific athletes and building compelling campaigns that drive real results, and to offer platforms for supporters and fans to champion their favorite Hokie athletes.
Triumph boasts a deep and talented roster of student-athletes. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
About Triumph NIL
Triumph NIL is a unique and experienced sports marketing agency, specializing in building custom ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters, and fans. Triumph has the ability to work in a compliant manner with student-athletes, is studied in Virginia State NIL law, familiar with NCAA compliance regulations, and experienced in the development of dynamic marketing partnership opportunities. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
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