Our Team
Crestline Partners is built by operators who have structured deals, deployed capital, and navigated complex markets at the highest levels. Our team brings institutional rigor to every athlete engagement.
Eduardo Resende
College NIL Strategist
Eduardo Resende brings extensive experience in professional basketball contract negotiations across the NBA and FIBA markets since 2010. A graduate of Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where he earned a B.A. in Sports Business, Eduardo combines formal education with over a decade of high-level deal-making experience. His background provides student-athletes with rare insight into professional standards, market valuation, and long-term career positioning.
Going beyond contract negotiations, Eduardo specializes in building comprehensive NIL strategies that position college athletes as marketable brands. He works closely with athletes to develop authentic personal branding, identify partnership opportunities, and create sustainable revenue pathways that extend beyond their playing careers. His approach bridges professional-level negotiation expertise with modern NIL marketing strategy, ensuring athletes are prepared for both immediate opportunities and long-term success.
Work with EduardoOur Philosophy
Professional standards applied to the NIL market
Most college athletes navigate NIL without the institutional frameworks that protect professionals. Crestline exists to change that — applying the same rigor, strategy, and deal infrastructure used in global professional sports to the college athlete market.
Every engagement is built around long-term positioning, not short-term transactions. We structure deals that create lasting value, build authentic brands, and prepare athletes for careers that extend well beyond their playing days.