Brenden Hill

Brenden Hill is the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and NIL at San Diego State University, where he leads the Aztecs Going Pro program and provides strategic oversight for SDSU’s NIL initiatives. In this role, he leads the development and delivery of programs designed to support student-athletes' transition to their professional careers post-graduation. Through Aztecs Going Pro, Brenden manages four 1-unit courses focused on personal growth, career development, and civic engagement. Brenden brings a unique perspective to this seat, focusing on the intersection of life skills and personal branding for all student-athletes.

A key part of his role is fostering partnerships across campus and within the community, including collaborating with SDSU’s career services center, alumni, donors, and corporate partners. These partnerships provide resources such as paid internships, mock interviews, networking events, and leadership development opportunities for student-athletes. These initiatives ensure that San Diego State student-athletes have the resources necessary to thrive beyond athletics and into their future careers.

Brenden also plays a vital role in shaping SDSU’s NIL strategy, ensuring the department remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving space. He works closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing day-to-day strategic support and collaborating to enhance SDSU's Name, Image and Likeness ecosystem.

With over 15 years of experience in athletic administration, coaching, and brand management, Brenden has worked with athletes and teams across the NBA, NFL, ACC, ODAC, and brings a wealth of expertise to the department. His leadership within the NIL department has been instrumental in establishing one of the most robust NIL ecosystems in all collegiate athletics.

Brenden holds a B.S. in Resource Management from Virginia Tech, a Certificate in Leadership from Cornell University, and a M.A. in Coaching and Sports Leadership from Randolph College. He is also an active volunteer with Sports San Diego, a non-profit focused on growing sports tourism in the region. Brenden resides in San Diego with his family and is passionate about empowering student-athletes to succeed both in sports and in life.