Spotlight Identity • Athlete record layer
Built for families • Verified inputs • Opt-in monetization (eligible only)

The sports identity platform.

Instagram/TikTok are social identity platforms. LinkedIn is the professional identity platform. Spotlight Identity is the sports identity platform — a trusted athlete record that compounds across seasons.

Spotlight shows the moments (safe discovery). Spotlight Identity preserves the journey: verified highlights, progression, coach/guardian inputs, and a clean résumé layer — designed to grow from youth to pro.

Investor thesis: We’re not building another feed. We’re building the missing layer that sports never had — a structured identity record that becomes more valuable every year, while discovery stays safe in Spotlight.
No DMs No comments No public follower graph Verified inputs Portable athlete record
Two products. One flywheel.

Spotlight

Safe highlight discovery + cheering. The loudest plays rise — without comments, DMs, or toxicity.

Spotlight Identity

The trusted athlete record: progression, milestones, résumé packaging, and (future) eligibility-based monetization.

The loop

Great moments get discovered in Spotlight → become verified building blocks in Spotlight Identity → the athlete record compounds over time.

Key point: Spotlight is the safe entrance. Spotlight Identity is the compounding layer. Together, they create a category: sports identity.

Two products. One clear system.

Clarity for investors

Spotlight and Spotlight Identity are intentionally separate. One is public discovery. The other is a compounding athlete record.

Spotlight

The public highlights platform — safe discovery without social pressure.

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    Jumbotron + Feed Top plays rise by level (Youth / Amateur / College / Pro).
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    Cheering replaces comments Voice-based support only — no DMs, no replies.
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    Safety is structural No follower graph. Athletes control access.
Public Family-safe Positive-only

Spotlight Identity

The athlete identity layer that compounds over time.

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    Verified athlete record Highlights, milestones, values, achievements.
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    Progression tracking Season-over-season growth with trusted inputs.
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    Readiness & opportunity College, NIL, and brand-safe pathways when eligible.
Private-first Compounding value Eligibility-based
Investor framing: Spotlight captures attention safely. Spotlight Identity turns that attention into a durable athlete asset.

Sample Spotlight Identity Profile

Mock • Athlete record

This is what “sports identity” looks like: a structured record built from verified moments, progression and milestones — designed to grow from Youth → Amateur → College → Pro.

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Basketball • Guard • Class of 2028 • Bend, OR

Verified profile Youth controls (guardian) No DMs / No comments

Progression

Current level
Youth
Next target
Amateur / Club
Season focus
Defense + consistency
Milestones completed: 8 Next review: 30 days

On-field performance

Last 12 weeks + projection
Recent Projected Inputs: coach notes • training blocks • verified moments
Projection is a placeholder visualization to communicate the system. Actual models would be opt-in, transparent, and eligibility-based.
Coach notes
3 verified entries

Identity snapshot

Verified highlights
26
Key milestones
12
Awards / badges
5
Character tags
Team-first

Off-field value

Brand readiness + projection
Recent Projected Signals: consistency • values • engagement (no comments)
“Off-field value” is not a promise of earnings — it’s a structured, brand-safe readiness signal designed for clarity and compliance.
Recruiting pack
Private-ready
Season 1 First club season • role established • 8 verified moments
Season 2 Improvement markers • coach notes • 10 verified moments
Season 3 Varsity readiness • milestone set • résumé packaging begins
Eligible tiers NIL tools unlock only when applicable • opt-in only
Investor clarity: The highlight feed is the entrance. The identity record is the asset. Every season adds structured data and trusted context — increasing value without asking athletes to “post more.”

What unlocks over time

Layered identity

Spotlight Identity is not “everything at once.” It’s a layered system that grows with the athlete — keeping youth safe and unlocking deeper tools only when appropriate.

1

Foundation

Day one

A clean, verified athlete record built from trusted moments and context.

  • Verified highlights + milestones
  • Role-based access (guardian/coach)
  • Values + character signals
2

Progression

Seasonal

Structured improvement that compounds across seasons — not random posting.

  • Skill focus + training blocks
  • Coach notes + check-ins
  • Progress markers over time
3

Readiness

College

Recruiting-ready packaging that organizes the athlete journey into proof.

  • College-ready profile export
  • Verified résumé snapshot
  • Brand-safe highlight bundles
4

Opportunity

Eligible only

Monetization and NIL tools unlock only when applicable — and always opt-in.

  • NIL valuation (transparent)
  • Sponsor-funded prize moments
  • Opt-in premium support
Investor framing: This is why it scales. Identity starts simple, stays safe, and gets deeper only when appropriate — creating a lifetime record that increases in value every season.

Questions we hear most

Parents • Coaches • Brands

Spotlight Identity was designed to answer the hard questions first — safety, control, and long-term value — before growth or monetization.

For parents & guardians

Is my child exposed to comments or messages?

No. There are no DMs, no public comments, and no follower pressure. Engagement is limited to cheering and verified inputs.

Who controls the profile?

Guardians control access, visibility, and permissions until an athlete is eligible to manage their own account.

Is monetization allowed for youth?

No. Monetization and NIL tools unlock only when legally and structurally appropriate — and are always opt-in.

For coaches & brands

How is this different from social media?

Social platforms optimize for attention. Spotlight Identity optimizes for verified context, progression, and brand safety.

Can profiles be trusted?

Yes. Inputs are role-based (coach, guardian, league) and time-stamped. No anonymous edits or public manipulation.

Why would brands care?

Because this creates a clean, compliant way to support athletes without risk — no comment sections, no DM scandals, no reputational exposure.

Design principle: If a feature increases pressure, exposure, or ambiguity, it doesn’t ship. Identity compounds only when safety stays intact.

What happens next

Early partners

Spotlight Identity is being built deliberately — with a small group of athletes, families, and strategic partners shaping the foundation. We’re not chasing growth. We’re locking the model first.

Founding athletes

Help define the athlete experience before it scales.

  • Profile structure & progression signals
  • Eligibility & NIL guardrails
  • Long-term identity ownership

Strategic partners

Support the system without compromising safety.

  • Prize moments & gear drops
  • Brand-safe athlete discovery
  • No comments. No DMs. No risk.

Builders & backers

Help bring the platform to life responsibly.

  • Product & infrastructure build
  • Trust, safety, and compliance
  • Long-term system ownership
If this resonates:
We’d love to share the roadmap, the technical architecture, and how Spotlight Identity becomes the long-term record for sports — without inheriting the failures of social media.

This becomes sports infrastructure

Spotlight Identity isn’t trying to replace social media. It’s replacing the part that never existed — a trusted, lifelong record for athletes.

Built safely for youth. Valuable for college and pro. Brand-ready without social risk.

Who this is for

  • Athletes who want ownership over their journey
  • Families who want safety without invisibility
  • Brands who want exposure without chaos
  • Partners building the future of sport
Interested in learning more? We’re sharing the roadmap, architecture, and partnership models with a small group of athletes, operators, and strategic partners.

Reach out directly to continue the conversation.
© Spotlight Identity • Conceptual materials for discussion purposes only.

Built to earn trust

Governance & IP

Spotlight Identity is designed as infrastructure — not a viral experiment. That means clear ownership, clear controls, and clear boundaries from day one.

Design principles

  • Athletes own their identity record
  • Guardians control youth visibility and access
  • Role-based inputs (coach, league, guardian)
  • No anonymous edits or public manipulation
  • Safety-first defaults that cannot be toggled off

Platform protections

  • No DMs • No public comments • No follower graph
  • Eligibility-gated monetization
  • Audit trails on changes and permissions
  • Brand-safe environments by design
Legal & IP note:
Spotlight and Spotlight Identity are proprietary platforms operated by the founding company. All designs, systems, and workflows shown here are conceptual representations for discussion purposes. No claims are made regarding trademark registration, patents, or regulatory approvals at this time. Details are available upon request under NDA.

Business model

Layered • Optional • Safe

Spotlight Identity is designed so value compounds over time — without forcing athletes, families, or fans into paywalls. Monetization is layered, optional, and eligibility-based.

Athletes

Identity is free. Advanced tools unlock only when appropriate.

  • Free identity profile & verified highlights
  • Optional progression & résumé tools
  • Eligibility-gated NIL & monetization features
  • Athlete-first revenue splits

Teams & leagues

Identity management as infrastructure.

  • Team & roster administration
  • Verified inputs (coach, club, league)
  • Progress tracking & reporting
  • Subscription or enterprise licensing

Brands & partners

Exposure without social risk.

  • Prize moments & sponsorships
  • Brand-safe athlete alignment
  • Verified engagement signals
  • No comment moderation required
Key principle:
Spotlight Identity never monetizes attention alone. Revenue is tied to identity, progression, and verified participation — making the platform durable, brand-safe, and hard to copy.

What happens next

Pilot or Strategic Partner

Spotlight Identity is ready to move from concept to real-world validation. We’re not raising capital — we’re looking for the right partners.

Pilot partners

A short, low-risk pilot to validate athlete identity, safety controls, and brand-safe engagement.

  • 8–12 week timeline
  • Youth, club, college, or mixed cohort
  • White-labeled or co-branded
  • Clear outputs: identity profiles, recruiting packs, engagement data

Strategic acquisition

For platforms or brands already serving athletes and fans, Spotlight Identity can become a foundational layer.

  • Clean integration into existing ecosystems
  • De-risked youth & NIL compliance architecture
  • New revenue without social platform exposure
  • Category ownership: sports identity
Why now:
Athlete visibility already exists. Athlete identity does not. Spotlight Identity fills that gap — safely, cleanly, and in a way that existing social platforms can’t retrofit.