Welcome to the Golden EAglE Collective

MAKE A LIFE CHANGING IMPACT ON GOLDEN EAGLE STUDENT ATHLETES

Golden Eagle Members are the team behind our student-athletes, providing opportunities that impact the lives of our Golden Eagles every day.

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golden eagle collective

The Golden Eagle Collective is the official NIL collective of Tennessee Tech University. Tech student-athletes come from diverse backgrounds, including many first-generation college students. You can directly impact student-athletes' success by becoming a member of the Golden Eagle Collective. This membership will empower our student-athletes to benefit from their hard work and directly earn funds that can support them in their continued education.

our mission. your impact.

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Tech is transforming at a pace not seen in decades and it’s time to extend that same vision to our Division I athletics program.

Your support of Tennessee Tech Athletics directly impacts the lives of our student-athletes. In the current landscape of collegiate athletics, a strong NIL collective at Tennesee Tech can make or break a program. Every member that joins the collective can make a difference.

how student-athletes use nil funds

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    room & board

  • Two Tennessee Tech student-athletes dressed in purple graduation gowns and yellow stoles pose together on a staircase. One man has light brown hair, and the other has short blonde hair. Both are smiling.

    offset tuition

  • family travel

  • community impact

“The Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era has redefined college sports, creating an opportunity for our Tennessee Tech athletes to succeed. Becoming a member of the Golden Eagle Collective provides our athletes with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed both on and off the field.”

- Coach Bobby Wilder

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“The Golden Eagle NIL collective is a game-changer for our program. It not only empowers our student-athletes to capitalize on their hard work and dedication but also provides them with the resources to develop crucial life skills.”

- Coach Kim Rosamond

Head Women's Basketball coach Kim Rosamond at a Tennesee Tech Golden Eagle's game.

“NIL is critical to what we will do now and in the future. It equips our players with tools to manage their brand, secure their future, and maximize the opportunities they’ve earned. This isn’t just about basketball—it’s about setting them up for long-term success in life."

- Coach John Pelphrey

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show your pride with our apparel

Show your Golden Eagle pride while directly supporting Tennessee Tech’s student-athletes! Our exclusive apparel partner offers a wide selection of high-quality gear that lets you represent Tech in style – whether you’re in the stands on game day or repping the Golden Eagles around town.

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exclusive access

Golden Eagle Collective Memberships provide fans exclusive access and experiences to be part of the team. From tailgates, to open practices, meet & greet events, and beyond - our memberships provide once in a lifetime experiences for our supporters.