The executive order signed by President Donald Trump is an attempt to create clearer national standards for the NCAA’s name, image and likeness program.

Any policies that come from an executive order can be challenged in court and reversed by the next administration, which means college sports continues to operate under a blanket of uncertainty when it comes to defining the relationship between schools and athletes. That’s exactly what college sports leaders are trying to stop.

The president directs federal agencies to clarify whether athletes are employees, protect Olympic and women’s sports, and address athlete compensation rules.