Moves the Needle

Notion Review: The ESS Evaluation for Athletes & Agents

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Notion earns Moves the Needle because athletes who build one real system consistently outperform athletes managing everything across scattered apps and notes.

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Free for individuals; paid plans from $10/month

Last evaluated: July 2026

ESS Score Breakdown

Evidence Quality

7/10

Value for Athletes

8/10

Safety / Certification

8/10

Practicality

8/10

Overall ESS Score

7.8/10

Who It’s For

  • Athletes who want one real system for goals, schedules, and NIL activity instead of managing it across multiple apps
  • Anyone willing to spend a few hours on setup for compounding organizational value

Who Should Skip It

  • Athletes who already have a working system elsewhere, since the switching costs may not be worth it

Price Range

Free for individuals; paid plans from $10/month

Key Benefit

The most flexible tool for building a real system instead of tracking goals and NIL activity across scattered apps

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Evaluated by Jack Tabb III: D1 athlete (UNC), former NFL player (New Orleans Saints), college football coach (UNT, Michigan State), NFLPA-certified agent (JB Sports / nfladvisor.com), and venture investor.