You’re Only One Opportunity Away.
Every athlete has a story—and that story can inspire someone else on their journey. That belief drove Jacolby Gilliam, a former University of Oklahoma walk-on, to launch 9INE POINT Media in 2017—an athlete-driven platform created to spotlight the stories that often go unheard.
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve shared the real, raw journeys of athletes competing across the globe, with stories spanning over 15 countries and counting. Whether it’s overcoming injury, battling mental health, or rediscovering identity after sports, we create content that keeps it real.
What We Do
9INE POINT is not your average media brand. We’re a storytelling platform for athletes who want to speak truth, not just stats. From faith-filled reflections to post-injury recoveries, our media is designed to uplift, relate, and spark impact.
You’ll find:
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Authentic conversations and interviews
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Blogs on resilience, purpose, and mindset
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Insights from coaches, therapists, and the athlete support community
Our mission is simple: to be the most valuable platform giving a voice to all athletes—regardless of “popularity”—and to the community that helps them thrive.
Our Faith
We believe that we’re competing for an Audience of One.
Faith doesn’t make sports—or life—easy. But it does give us reassurance that we’re never alone.
At 9INE POINT, our faith is foundational. We aim to illuminate how trusting in someone greater will bring peace, direction, and renewed strength, especially in the moments that challenge us most.
About Jacolby Gilliam
Like many athletes, I grew up chasing the #D1Bound dream.
I tore my ACL my senior year of high school—but still found a way to walk on at the University of Oklahoma. It wasn’t a viral signing day moment. It was grit, prayer, and a dream that wouldn’t let go.
But before I could compete in my first meet, I got injured again. Then I got cut.
That moment forced me to confront a painful question:
“Who am I if I’m not an athlete?”
The world tells us to be strong, to never show weakness. But behind the highlight reels are real struggles—mental, emotional, spiritual—that athletes aren’t always allowed to talk about. And when we do, the media often calls us everything but someone being human.
That’s why I started building 9INE POINT Media in the summer of 2017.
I wanted to create the kind of platform I wish I had growing up.
A place where athletes can be real.
A place where coaches, therapists, and nutritionists can be heard.
A space where vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the beginning of breakthrough.
Who We Serve
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High school, college, and pro athletes
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Former athletes figuring out what’s next
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Student-athletes navigating pressure and purpose
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Coaches, parents, and support teams
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Faith-driven individuals looking for strength through sport
📲 Join the Movement
Every athlete has a story. What’s yours?
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Your dream doesn’t end with your sport. It starts with your story.
