Jay Vinson is a Certified SMWW Agent Advisor and founder of JV Athlete Advisory Services — a platform dedicated to athlete empowerment through mental wellness, NIL strategy, and long-term career planning. He brings a powerful blend of experience as a high school film instructor, mental wellness coach, and Ed.D. student in Sports Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. An award-winning author and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jay has dedicated his career to helping student-athletes thrive on and off the field.
With over a decade of experience in education, athletics, and outreach, Jay is a passionate advocate for holistic athlete development—focusing not only on performance and branding, but also on purpose, mental health, and lasting success. His work is grounded in a commitment to faith, leadership, and transformation.

Through JV Athlete Advisory Services, Jay offers tailored support for athletes navigating NIL, mental health challenges, and career transitions. His unique combination of academic excellence, creative teaching, and real-world coaching experience positions him as a trusted advisor in the sports industry. Whether mentoring high school athletes or advising collegiate prospects, Jay Vinson is driven by one goal: helping athletes unlock their full potential and step confidently into their purpose.