Be a part of UTSA's first NIL collective

UTSA’s student-athletes of today are San Antonio’s leaders of tomorrow. The Runners Rising Project is a grassroots initiative dedicated to providing financial support and professional opportunities to UTSA student-athletes with regard to marketing their own Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).

Donor contributions to Runners Rising directly support UTSA student-athletes financially while also providing a gateway to further business opportunities and partnerships within the greater San Antonio community. Join us in investing to build a better future for our Roadrunner student-athletes on-and-off the field.

Curious about contributing?

2022 Achievements

$ 0

Dollars raised

Donors

Athletes Signed

UTSA Sports Supported

Why Contribute?

NIL legislation opened up new financial opportunities for collegiate athletes to earn income based off of their Name, Image, and Likeness. We are dedicated to helping UTSA’s student-athletes better prepare themselves for entering the professional business world. The Runners Rising Project aims to help build the next generation of champions in San Antonio via direct financial support, professional mentorship, personal branding, and networking opportunities.

Your support allows more student-athletes the chance to earn sponsorship opportunities through our community. Are you a UTSA alumnus or a Roadrunners fan? Join the collective and contribute today!

Easy, flexible contributions

Contribute financially to the betterment of UTSA student-athletes in a matter of seconds via one-time or recurring payments. Modify your payment commitment at any time.

Full transparency

All profits are provided directly to UTSA student-athletes, in full. Regular reports ensure funds are appropriately expensed. Our staff is composed entirely of volunteers.

Support all sports

We firmly believe that a championship mindset is contagious. Student-athletes across all sports will receive NIL opportunities through the Runners Rising Project. This support will help UTSA recruit and retain talent and bring top level college athletics to San Antonio.

Extended Coverage

Fans can more intimately know UTSA’s best via exclusive media from our athletes. Video interviews, AMAs, blog posts, and in-person appearances greatly bolster the visibility of UTSA athletics and players looking for business opportunities.

Tax Deductible

The Runners Rising Project is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, meaning your contributions to our mission are tax-deductible. We provide an end-of-year donation summary receipt to assist you with your tax preparations.

Recent Posts

A conversation with Siena Guttadauro of Women’s basketball

Siena Guttadauro is a freshman guard on the women’s basketball team. Siena is from San Jose California where she attended Archbishop Mitty High School. Siena …

A conversation with Mia Krusinski of UTSA Soccer

UTSA Women’s soccer are the Conference USA champions for 2022. The talented ladies had a phenomenal run in the conference tournament that took place in …

A conversation with Kevorian Barnes of UTSA Football

By now every UTSA football fan knows the name Kevorian Barnes. Barnes had a breakout season for UTSA after starting the year as the fourth …

A Conversation with Frankie Martinez of UTSA football

Frankie Martinez really needs no introduction. The UTSA football walk-on turned starting left tackle for UTSA this year, Frankie has quickly become a fan favorite. …

A conversation with Mekaila Aupiu of UTSA Volleyball

Mekaila Aupiu is sophomore setter on the UTSA women’s volleyball team. Prior to UTSA Mekaila played at Klein Collins High school in Houston. She was …

Q&A with Kyra White of UTSA Basketball

Kyra White is Junior transfer from USC on the women’s basketball team. She’s a San Antonio native and played her high school basketball at Converse …

"For me personally I think NIL has been very beneficial. Just thinking how places used to be able to use student athletes’ names for promotions and stuff meanwhile we weren’t receiving anything. So they were the only ones benefiting from it. Nowadays with NIL I can receive things for the name I’ve made for myself. I personally think it’s only fair, we do all this hard work, the least we could get in return is a deal that someone wants to offer us."

Frank Harris

UTSA Football

"NIL opportunities have started to help athletes in ways that never would’ve even been dreamt of 10 years ago. It’s awesome to see so many of my fellow athletes not only being financially compensated for their brand but also gaining real life business experience that many have never yet been exposed to."

Lexi Bolton

UTSA Soccer

"Getting paid for the use of my name, image, and likeness (NIL) has personally relieved some stress for me. Supporting and promoting local businesses and earning money here and there has helped me pay for groceries, gas, rent, etc. I have also been able to build strong relationships with people that I know I can count on to have my back down the road."