Everything Is Negotiable: The basketball parent's guide to recruiting, NIL, and getting everything your athlete deserves - Paperback

by Bri Melton (Author)

College coaches make promises. Contracts have fine print. NIL deals come with strings attached. And somewhere in the middle of all of it is your kid - and you, trying to figure out who to trust.

Everything Is Negotiable is the guide no one hands basketball parents before recruiting season hits. Written by a mother who navigated her own son's journey from high school standout through Saint Peter's, Oregon, Hofstra, a Final Four run with Alabama, and into professional basketball, this book breaks down exactly what to ask, what to push back on, and what "standard" really means when it comes to recruiting, NCAA eligibility, and Name, Image, and Likeness deals.

Inside, you'll find:

• A clear walkthrough of the new 5-in-5 age-based eligibility model and what it means for your athlete's timeline
• How to evaluate NIL offers, agents, and contracts - including the red flags most families miss
• Straight talk on what coaches can and can't promise, and how to ask the questions that actually matter
• 20+ worksheets and trackers (with free downloadable full-size versions) to help you stay organized through every stage - from the Eligibility Center to National Signing Day and beyond

This isn't a legal textbook, and it isn't recruiting hype. It's the guide of a parent who's been in the room, made the calls, read the contracts, and lived to tell you what she wishes someone had told her first.

Whether your athlete is just starting to get recruiting interest or you're deep in NIL negotiations right now, Everything Is Negotiable gives you the language, the tools, and the confidence to advocate for your athlete - because everything, truly, is negotiable.