Understand ownership.
Before you commit.
Athletes Ownership is an independent educational publication for college, professional, and former athletes exploring the responsibilities of ownership.
What this publication does
We explain concepts, compare roles, and provide questions to take into professional conversations. We do not broker investments, recommend individual securities, or promise income.
Founder: Christian Honer
Christian Honer is a former professional beach volleyball player and has run businesses since he was 13. He has coached about 40 athletes one-on-one on building businesses and income beyond their playing careers. He is not a licensed financial adviser, CPA, or attorney, which is why guides here point to primary sources and recommend professional review. christianhoner.com
How these guides are prepared
Guides are drafted with AI assistance from the public sources linked on each page. Newer guides are edited and approved by the founder before publishing and carry his byline; launch-edition guides are credited to Athletes Ownership. It has not been reviewed by a licensed financial, tax, or legal professional. Regulatory explanations rely on primary sources where available; original checklists and hypothetical examples are labeled as educational frameworks.
Evidence over celebrity headlines
We avoid unsupported net-worth estimates, invented investment returns, and claims that an athlete’s fame makes a deal suitable. Financial and legal rules can change; confirm current requirements with the source and an appropriate professional.
Commercial transparency
This edition contains no paid placements, affiliate links, or installed advertising scripts. Any future sponsored or commission-bearing content should be clearly labeled before publication.
Scope and review
Guides are U.S.-focused and dated. The publication should be reviewed when cited rules change, and before adding jurisdiction-specific advice. If a statement appears inconsistent with a linked official source, rely on the current official source and seek clarification from a qualified professional.