April 8, 2026 [Houston, TX]<\/strong> Game Day Private Jets (\u201cGame Day\u201d), the private travel platform built for college athletics, today announced its first official NIL partnership with Grant Chadwick – LSU football student-athlete, naming him the inaugural Game Day Ambassador under the company\u2019s newly launched Game Day Athletes platform.<\/p>\n This milestone represents the first athlete activation within Game Day\u2019s broader REVUP ecosystem \u2014 a scalable model designed to align fans, donors, travel, and NIL into a single revenue-generating platform for college athletics.<\/p>\n The Game Day Athletes platform introduces a new NIL category focused on experiential engagement, storytelling, and fan connection \u2014 built around the most powerful force in sports: the game day experience.<\/p>\n As a Game Day Ambassador, Chadwick will generate premium content, fan engagement campaigns, and exclusive experiences tied to Game Day Private Jets\u2019 national travel community.<\/p>\n \u201cGame day in college football is different \u2014 it\u2019s emotional, it\u2019s generational, it\u2019s everything,\u201d said Chadwick. \u201cTo be part of something that brings fans together in a new way, while also supporting athletes, is something I\u2019m proud to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGrant represents exactly what we\u2019re building this platform around \u2014 high-character athletes, passionate fan bases, and experiences that bring them together,\u201d said Luis Garcia, Founder of Game Day Private Jets. \u201cAnd a lot of credit goes to Beau Thompson and United Athlete Sports for seeing the bigger picture early \u2014 this isn\u2019t just about a deal for one athlete, it\u2019s about building a new model for how athletes, fans, and brands connect around game day.\u201d<\/p>\n Chadwick has built a reputation as a reliable and disciplined presence within one of the most competitive programs in college football and returns in 2026 as one of the top punters in the country.<\/p>\n \u201cI think a lot of people assume flying private is out of reach, but seeing how the Game Day Private Jets platform actually works \u2014 especially how Members can come together in the community and split the cost with a group to home and away games \u2014 it\u2019s way more attainable than I expected,\u201d said Chadwick. \u201cThe passion around the game day experience drives college football, especially here in Baton Rouge. If this helps more fans show up, support their teams, and be part of that atmosphere \u2014 that\u2019s a big deal. I\u2019m excited to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond his on-field contributions, Chadwick represents the next evolution of the student-athlete \u2014 one who is actively participating in building the future of fan engagement, NIL activation, and the broader college athletics ecosystem.<\/p>\n As part of his role as a Game Day Ambassador, Chadwick will lead the \u201cMaximize Your Hang Time\u201d campaign \u2014 a message rooted in spending more time with family, friends, and fellow fans on game day through the Game Day Private Jets platform.<\/p>\n At the core of the platform is what Game Day Private Jets calls \u201cSame Day Game Day XP\u201d \u2014 the ability to fly private to a game and return the same day, eliminating hotels, wasted time, and logistical friction.<\/p>\n Sample experiences include:<\/p>\n Game Day Athletes is a core pillar of REVUP \u2014 a self-sustaining revenue ecosystem and flywheel<\/strong> designed to generate new, recurring income streams for college athletics.<\/p>\n REVUP brings together:<\/strong><\/p>\n The result is a revenue flywheel<\/strong> where fan participation, travel activity, and membership growth continuously generate funding for both athletics and student-athletes.<\/p>\n Unlike traditional models, REVUP is not a sponsorship<\/strong> \u2014 it is an institutional partnership<\/strong> that delivers both revenue generation and year-round fan engagement,<\/strong> setting a new experiential standard for college athletics.<\/p>\n Schools can activate the REVUP platform with little to no upfront cost<\/strong>, either through the support of a key donor or by leveraging their existing donor base to fund the program.<\/p>\n Game Day Private Jets confirmed its first REVUP partner school will be announced shortly. The selected program features a highly engaged, loyal fan<\/strong> base paired with a geographically challenging destination<\/strong>, where traditional travel limits accessibility and participation on game day.<\/p>\n The athletics department identified a clear opportunity to:<\/p>\n REVUP was built specifically to address these needs.<\/p>\n Through the platform, schools can unlock up to $200,000 in immediate NIL activation<\/strong>, while establishing a long-term revenue flywheel<\/strong> driven by memberships, travel activity, and donor engagement.<\/p>\n The model operates in full alignment with Athletics, NIL Collectives, and Sports Properties<\/strong>, creating a unified approach to revenue generation and fan experience.<\/p>\n This is not a campaign \u2014 it is infrastructure for the future of college athletics.<\/strong><\/p>\n The partnership with Grant was facilitated with United Athlete Sports, led by Beau Thompson and Chris Turnage.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat stood out immediately was how differentiated this platform is,\u201d said Thompson. \u201cGame Day Private Jets isn\u2019t just another private jet company looking for an NIL sponsorship deal \u2014 they\u2019re building real infrastructure around the athlete, the fan, and the entire game day experience.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBut beyond the model, what really impressed me is how passionate their leadership team is about college sports and supporting student-athletes through NIL,\u201d Thompson added. \u201cThey understand the culture of college athletics, they care about doing this the right way, and they\u2019re the type of group you want to build with.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBeau and his team do an exceptional job of aligning the right brands with the right athletes,\u201d said Luis Garcia, Founder of Game Day Private Jets. \u201cThey\u2019re focused on building real partnerships that create sustainable value on both sides. That approach is exactly why this came together so naturally with Grant, and we\u2019re excited about what we can build moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Game Day Private Jets is the private travel platform built for college athletics<\/strong>, designed to connect fans, alumni, donors, and athletes through premium game day experiences. Users can create a free account<\/strong> to access the online platform, connect with their local fan community, and arrange on-demand private jet charters<\/strong> for games and events.<\/p>\n The platform transforms fragmented travel behavior into a structured ecosystem<\/strong> \u2014 one that improves the fan experience and makes flying private more affordable while generating new revenue streams for athletic departments and NIL opportunities for student-athletes<\/strong> through its REVUP model.<\/p>\n United Athlete Sports is a full-service sports agency that represents professional and collegiate athletes and coaches. On the NIL front, UA Sports focuses on maximizing a student-athlete\u2019s value throughout their college career on the field, while helping student-athletes build their brands and secure meaningful partnerships off the field. Co-founded by Beau Thompson and Chris Turnage, the firm\u2019s expertise in NIL strategy, brand alignment, and long-term athlete development provides opportunities for athletes and partners to create impactful, experience-driven opportunities. Disclaimer: Grant Chadwick is an independent NIL partner. Game Day Private Jets is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Louisiana State University or its athletics program. Grant Chadwick, LSU Punter, Selected to Launch Game Day Private Jets\u2019 Athletes Platform April 8, 2026 [Houston, TX] Game Day Private Jets (\u201cGame Day\u201d), the private travel platform built for college athletics, today announced its first official NIL partnership with Grant Chadwick – LSU football student-athlete, naming him the inaugural Game Day Ambassador under the company\u2019s newly launched Game Day Athletes platform. This milestone represents the first athlete activation within Game Day\u2019s broader REVUP ecosystem \u2014 a scalable model designed to align fans, donors, travel, and NIL into a single revenue-generating platform for college athletics. A NEW CATEGORY: GAME DAY ATHLETES The Game Day Athletes platform introduces a new NIL category focused on experiential engagement, storytelling, and fan connection \u2014 built around the most powerful force in sports: the game day experience. As a Game Day Ambassador, Chadwick will generate premium content, fan engagement campaigns, and exclusive experiences tied to Game Day Private Jets\u2019 national travel community. \u201cGame day in college football is different \u2014 it\u2019s emotional, it\u2019s generational, it\u2019s everything,\u201d said Chadwick. \u201cTo be part of something that brings fans together in a new way, while also supporting athletes, is something I\u2019m proud to be a part of.\u201d \u201cGrant represents exactly what we\u2019re building this platform around \u2014 high-character athletes, passionate fan bases, and experiences that bring them together,\u201d said Luis Garcia, Founder of Game Day Private Jets. \u201cAnd a lot of credit goes to Beau Thompson and United Athlete Sports for seeing the bigger picture early \u2014 this isn\u2019t just about a deal for one athlete, it\u2019s about building a new model for how athletes, fans, and brands connect around game day.\u201d SPOTLIGHT: GRANT CHADWICK Chadwick has built a reputation as a reliable and disciplined presence within one of the most competitive programs in college football and returns in 2026 as one of the top punters in the country. \u201cI think a lot of people assume flying private is out of reach, but seeing how the Game Day Private Jets platform actually works \u2014 especially how Members can come together in the community and split the cost with a group to home and away games \u2014 it\u2019s way more attainable than I expected,\u201d said Chadwick. \u201cThe passion around the game day experience drives college football, especially here in Baton Rouge. If this helps more fans show up, support their teams, and be part of that atmosphere \u2014 that\u2019s a big deal. I\u2019m excited to be part of it.\u201d Beyond his on-field contributions, Chadwick represents the next evolution of the student-athlete \u2014 one who is actively participating in building the future of fan engagement, NIL activation, and the broader college athletics ecosystem. As part of his role as a Game Day Ambassador, Chadwick will lead the \u201cMaximize Your Hang Time\u201d campaign \u2014 a message rooted in spending more time with family, friends, and fellow fans on game day through the Game Day Private Jets platform. SAME DAY GAME DAY XP \u2014 REDEFINING ACCESS At the core of the platform is what Game Day Private Jets calls \u201cSame Day Game Day XP\u201d \u2014 the ability to fly private to a game and return the same day, eliminating hotels, wasted time, and logistical friction. Sample experiences include: $10,000 total aircraft cost for a same-day roundtrip, split across a group of 8 Approximately $1,250 per person Often less than the cost of commercial flights, hotels, and a full weekend trip BUILT INTO THE REVUP ECOSYSTEM Game Day Athletes is a core pillar of REVUP \u2014 a self-sustaining revenue ecosystem and flywheel designed to generate new, recurring income streams for college athletics. REVUP brings together: Premium travel experiences (charters, shared flights, Game Day Shuttles) Engaged fan and donor communities Scalable NIL activation The result is a revenue flywheel where fan participation, travel activity, and membership growth continuously generate funding for both athletics and student-athletes. Unlike traditional models, REVUP is not a sponsorship \u2014 it is an institutional partnership that delivers both revenue generation and year-round fan engagement, setting a new experiential standard for college athletics. Schools can activate the REVUP platform with little to no upfront cost, either through the support of a key donor or by leveraging their existing donor base to fund the program. FIRST REVUP SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON Game Day Private Jets confirmed its first REVUP partner school will be announced shortly. The selected program features a highly engaged, loyal fan base paired with a geographically challenging destination, where traditional travel limits accessibility and participation on game day. The athletics department identified a clear opportunity to: Launch new, scalable NIL initiatives Deliver premium, experiential offerings for top donors Increase attendance and fan engagement REVUP was built specifically to address these needs. Through the platform, schools can unlock up to $200,000 in immediate NIL activation, while establishing a long-term revenue flywheel driven by memberships, travel activity, and donor engagement. The model operates in full alignment with Athletics, NIL Collectives, and Sports Properties, creating a unified approach to revenue generation and fan experience. This is not a campaign \u2014 it is infrastructure for the future of college athletics. INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT: UNITED ATHLETE SPORTS The partnership with Grant was facilitated with United Athlete Sports, led by Beau Thompson and Chris Turnage. \u201cWhat stood out immediately was how differentiated this platform is,\u201d said Thompson. \u201cGame Day Private Jets isn\u2019t just another private jet company looking for an NIL sponsorship deal \u2014 they\u2019re building real infrastructure around the athlete, the fan, and the entire game day experience.\u201d \u201cBut beyond the model, what really impressed me is how passionate their leadership team is about college sports and supporting student-athletes through NIL,\u201d Thompson added. \u201cThey understand the culture of college athletics, they care about doing this the right way, and they\u2019re the type of group you want to build with.\u201d \u201cBeau and his team do an exceptional job of aligning the right brands with the right athletes,\u201d said Luis Garcia, Founder of Game Day Private Jets. \u201cThey\u2019re focused on building real partnerships that create sustainable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colleges","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nA NEW CATEGORY: GAME DAY ATHLETES<\/h2>\n
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