I’m Isaiah Hopkins, a Pre-Law major at CSU Long Beach (Class of 2028) and a member of the CSULB Law Society. 

 

Since 3-days old when my dad had me watch the Notre Dame/Ohio State Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 2, 2006), I've been drawn to college sports, but not just the games. I’m interested in everything happening around the games: the decisions behind the scenes, the rules people have to follow, and the way NIL and revenue-sharing are changing every aspect of the game. 

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I created Field & Court because I wanted a space to keep learning out loud, in a way that’s real and useful.

It’s where I write and make videos about college football, and it’s also where I work through the bigger questions college sports is dealing with right now. I like taking complicated topics and breaking them down so they actually make sense, without watering them down. 

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My long-term goal is to build a career in college sports, and I’m open about the lanes I’m exploring:

• working with a university in a front-office / GM-type role focused on NIL, revenue-sharing, and roster building 

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• learning the agency side—how athletes are represented and how deals really get done 

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• or staying in the media lane through broadcasting and journalism, covering college football with depth and credibility 

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Right now, I’m not trying to pretend I already “arrived.” I’m focused on getting experience, building skills, and doing work that speaks for itself.

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While I’m in undergrad, I’m actively looking for internships and volunteer opportunities with sports agencies, NIL agents/lawyers, and universities -- any place where I can learn how the work actually happens up close. 

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I’ve also helped with research (uncredited) on a book project about NIL and revenue sharing, which pushed me to get more comfortable with the legal side of college sports: how deals work, how NIL and Rev-Share actually work, how athletes can build businesses and protect themselves legally and financially, and what athletes and programs can’t afford to overlook in the new era of college sports.

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I played basketball in high school… but injuries had a bigger say than I did. It feels like I spent more time in a walking boot than on the court. It’s a funny story now, but it also taught me something I carry with me: how to adapt, stay involved and disciplined, and keep pivoting even when things don’t go the way you planned.

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If you work in college sports -- especially around NIL/revenue-sharing, athlete representation, or college football media -- I’d love to connect, learn, and contribute however I can.