the OL Parent Playbook: Helping Parents Understand Business of Football

College football is no longer just amateur athletics.It's a billion-dollar ecosystem built on projection, development, risk management, exposure, roster construction, institutional incentives, and long-term valuation.Yet most families enter this environment without truly understanding how the system works.The OL Parent Playbook was written to change that.Drawing from his experience as an NFL All-Pro, founder of AMDG Sports, LB Design, and through advisory, development, and strategy-related work across professional and collegiate football - including advisory roles with the NFL, New Orleans Saints, Arizona State University, and Iowa State University, LeCharles Bentley provides families with an honest and practical perspective on the realities shaping modern football.This book moves beyond surface-level football conversations and explores the deeper forces influencing recruiting, NIL, player development, injury management, exposure culture, and institutional decision-making.Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and direct analysis, parents will gain a clearer understanding of: - how players are truly evaluated- why recruiting is often rooted in risk management- the developmental traps families commonly overlook- how exposure can sometimes negatively impact a player's trajectory- the evolving economics behind NIL and representation- why system fit can dramatically affect a player's opportunities- how parents can become stronger advocates for their sons- the hidden business realities shaping football at every levelStructured like a playbook, the book combines strategic insight with practical guidance to help families navigate one of the most competitive and misunderstood environments in sports.This is not a book about hype.It's a book about clarity.For parents seeking a deeper understanding of the business of football and how to better prepare, protect, and position their sons within it - The OL Parent Playbook offers an honest and necessary perspective.