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Canes Connection provides fans with exclusive access and unique experiences with their favorite student-athletes while contributing for their name, image, and likeness.
Membership Plans
Help Empower University of Miami Student-Athletes
Fans of the University of Miami now have the opportunity to support Miami Hurricane student-athletes by becoming a member of Canes Connection. Each membership level offers exclusive benefits with funds being allocated equally among all participating student-athletes. One time donations are also appreciated to show your support.
| The U Circle | Wide Right Circle | Team 58 Circle | The Ibis Circle | Canes Circle | The Founders Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Contribution | $10 | $25 | $58 | $100 | $250 | $500 |
| Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content |  | | | | | |
| Invitation to Cane Connection Events | | | | | | |
| Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception | | | | | | |
| VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest | | | | | | |
| Invitation to the 2023 Fall Camp BBQ | | | | | ||
| Autographed Poster | | | | |||
| Autographed Football | | | ||||
| Custom Student-Athlete Personalized Video | | |||||
| Student Athlete Limited Release NFT | | |||||
| Private, In-Person Student-Athlete Meet & Greet | | |||||
| SIGN UP | SIGN UP | SIGN UP | SIGN UP | SIGN UP | SIGN UP |
The U Circle
$10
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
Wide Right Circle
$25
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
- VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest
Team 58 Circle
$58
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
- VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest
- Invitation to the 2023 Fall Camp BBQ
The Ibis Circle
$100
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
- VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest
- Invitation to the 2023 Fall Camp BBQ
- Autographed Poster
Canes Circle
$250
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
- VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest
- Invitation to the 2023 Fall Camp BBQ
- Autographed Poster
- Autographed Football
The Founders Circle
$500
- Exclusive Student Athlete Interviews and Content
- Invitation to Cane Connection Events
- Invitation to 2023 New Student-Athlete Welcoming Reception
- VIP Access to the 2023 Fans Fest
- Invitation to the 2023 Fall Camp BBQ
- Autographed Poster
- Autographed Football
- Custom Student-Athlete Personalized Video
- Student-Athlete Limited Release NFT
- Private, In-Person Student-Athlete Meet & Greet
FAQ
Individuals
Through the funds raised from our membership program, we pay specific athletes to promote the Canes Connection and other sponsors.
95% of every dollar goes directly to support student athletes in NIL opportunities and services. A 5% overhead expense is amongst the lowest in the country for a Power 5 collective.
We have strategic ways to ensure we understand and can execute on the NIL needs of our student-athletes. Each contract we sign is uniquely based on the specific student-athlete. We’ve built a team with industry expertise that allows us to properly manage funds and maximize spending efficiency while ensuring we’re as competitive as any collective in the country.
Please contact us directly at to discuss options.
Corporations
The Hurricanes business community and the city of Miami is an unmatched NIL advantage in the collegiate athletics landscape. Canes Connection facilitates all traditional third-party sponsorships for its student-athletes including Canes Connection official sponsorship designations, individual athlete sponsorship opportunities, and group licensing deals. To partner with Canes Connection and our athletes, please complete our contact form.
Absolutely! To discuss options outside of our pre-set packages, please complete our contact form.
We have strategic ways to ensure we understand and can execute on the NIL needs of our student-athletes. Each contract we sign is uniquely based on the specific student-athlete. We’ve built a team with industry expertise that allows us to properly manage funds and maximize spending efficiency while ensuring we’re as competitive as any collective in the country.
Please contact us directly at to discuss options.
NIL
NIL stands for “Name, Image, Likeness” and it has been at the center of the debate about how to implement equitable parameters for allowing student-athletes to monetize their NIL for many years. In July 2021, Florida passed the Florida Intercollegiate Compensation and Rights law, which allows student-athletes to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Permissible NIL opportunities must be consistent with the law of the state where the school is located and must avoid pay-for-play and improper inducements tied to choosing to attend a particular school.
The Canes Connection will serve as a central hub to facilitate, coordinate, and provide NIL opportunities to University of Miami student-athletes.
We will partner with student-athletes to help them navigate the financial and legal implications of the new Florida Law—providing them with one-stop-shop access to the business community and marketing opportunities.
Our experienced, well-connected team brings exceptional value to the Canes Connection. Plus, our partnership with ShadowLion, we will be providing University of Miami student-athletes access to an industry-class leader in brand creation with the backing of the best-in-class LifeWallet Sports platform.