Athletes
For Athletes
since 2025
NYC & Miami
We arrived here in 2025
Founded by a team of entrepreneurs, college basketball players, and industry experts, Acumen Sports Group is committed to securing top-tier deals for athletes while guiding them toward smart financial decisions. With firsthand experience in the game and a deep understanding of the business side of sports, we empower athletes to maximize their opportunities both in and out of competition.
From a bold vision to a rising force in the industry, our journey reflects our dedication and drive to redefine athlete representation.
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(Million) combined followers
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Brandon Dwyer (Fgcu)
1.8M net followers
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troy hornbeck (ote)
760K net followers
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beckham black (duncanville hS)
130K Net followers
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thomas haugh (florida)
15K instagram followers
OUR SERVICES
NIL Strategy And Brand Partnerships
Connect college athletes with local businesses and personal brands they use everyday, creating authentic sponsorship opportunities that benefit both parties.
Personal Brand Development And Marketing
Working with our clients to develop a distinct personal brand through content, storytelling, and strategic positioning to elevate and reach their potential in the industry.
Financial and business advising
Learn money management early. Our athletes will gain access to financial literacy courses, trusted advisors, and investment opportunities to make the most of their income.
Legacy and career expansion
An athletic career is just the beginning. We streamline post-athletic career pathways in business to create a legacy that extends far beyond our athletes' playing years.
Our Team
Max Goldin
CO-Founder
University of colorado boulder
Startup experience:
foundER of Blazed Kicks LLC, a sneaker business that NET six-figure sales within three years, working with high-profile CLIENTS.
Other experience: Athletic Comms/Media Intern @ COLORADO, Sports Marketing Coordinator @ Georgetown, Front Office Intern @ Memphis Grizzlies, TikTok Affiliate Marketer (10M+ views, $50K+ revenue)
University of colorado boulder
Startup experience:
foundER of Blazed Kicks LLC, a sneaker business that NET six-figure sales within three years, working with high-profile CLIENTS.
Other experience: Athletic Comms/Media Intern @ COLORADO, Sports Marketing Coordinator @ Georgetown, Front Office Intern @ Memphis Grizzlies, TikTok Affiliate Marketer (10M+ views, $50K+ revenue)
Sam Pohlman
Co-FoundeR
wesleyan university
men's basketball player
START-UP EXPERIENCE: FOUNDER OF JAM! SCSH LLC, A REVOLUTIONIZING WAY TO CONNECT THROUGH MUSIC. FOUNDER OF SP BASKETBALL TRAINING, REACHING $15K IN SERVICES OVER THE SUMMERS OF 2023/2024.
wesleyan university
men's basketball player
START-UP EXPERIENCE: FOUNDER OF JAM! SCSH LLC, A REVOLUTIONIZING WAY TO CONNECT THROUGH MUSIC. FOUNDER OF SP BASKETBALL TRAINING, REACHING $15K IN SERVICES OVER THE SUMMERS OF 2023/2024.
Michael Astorino
strategic advisor
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Men's basketball player
WORKED IN NIL SPACE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2023, CLOSING SIX-FIGURE DEALS WITH HIGH-TICKET SPONSORS.
Rose to head of partnerships with protein milk company spacemilk in four months and building their brand through social media marketing and the nil landscape.
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Men's basketball player
WORKED IN NIL SPACE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2023, CLOSING SIX-FIGURE DEALS WITH HIGH-TICKET SPONSORS.
Rose to head of partnerships with protein milk company spacemilk in four months and building their brand through social media marketing and the nil landscape.
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NEW POSITION
HIRING SOON
WE WILL POST ALL JOB APPLICATIONS ON LINKEDIN. MAKE SURE TO KEEP UP WITH US ON THERE.
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