--- Elite Legacy Marketing exists to help athletes stop guessing—and start positioning. Founded by Paul Garwood, Elite Legacy Marketing is a strategic branding and consulting firm focused on athlete branding, recruiting visibility, and NIL preparedness for high school and college athletes. We work with athletes, families, and programs who understand that performance alone isn’t enough—how you’re positioned determines opportunity. In today’s recruiting and NIL landscape, exposure without strategy leads to confusion, wasted time, and missed opportunities. Elite Legacy Marketing bridges the gap between talent and traction, helping athletes build credible brands that college coaches, recruiters, and brands can trust. To provide athletes with clarity, structure, and strategy so their work on the court translates into real recruiting attention and sustainable NIL opportunities. Elite Legacy Marketing specializes in: Athlete brand positioning Recruiting strategy and visibility planning NIL education and brand readiness Digital presence audits and optimization Messaging clarity for athletes and families We don’t sell hype. We build long-term credibility. Paul Garwood is a business marketing strategist with deep experience in athlete branding, recruiting media, and leadership development. With a background spanning sports media, consulting, and athlete advocacy, Paul brings a grounded, strategic approach to an industry often driven by noise. His philosophy is simple: Paul works directly with athletes and families to help them understand how college coaches evaluate, how brands assess credibility, and how to move with intention—not desperation—through the recruiting and NIL process. Strategy over shortcuts Positioning over posting Education over confusion Legacy over trends We help athletes build brands that last beyond a season, a ranking, or a moment. ---
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