
About the Author
Makayla Pahl is a talent manager and NIL agent with expertise in athlete recruitment, contract negotiation, and brand development. A former Division I women’s hockey player at the University of Minnesota and a gold medalist with the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team, Makayla has a proven track record of guiding athletes through successful NIL deals, brand partnerships, and career growth. She holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of Kansas, where she specialized in Health, Sport & Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Management. As an aspiring NFLPA agent, Makayla is deeply committed to athlete advocacy, mental health, and empowering student-athletes to maximize their opportunities in the NIL era.