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NIL Doctor The NIL Doctor help schools, athletes & parents strategically navigate the world of Name, Image & Likeness.

Protect programs, build athlete brands & create lasting legacies. Led by Dr. Wendy Ellis Jones, one of the few women of color in the NIL space.

10/19/2026

Your posts say something about you, even when you’re not on the court or field.

Coaches, recruiters, and potential brand partners may see more than your stats. They may also notice how you communicate, what you share, and how you carry yourself online.

Before you hit “post,” ask yourself: Does this reflect the person and athlete I want to become?

Your online presence is part of your personal brand. Be intentional with it.

10/15/2026

🚨 STOP WAITING UNTIL YOU HAVE 100K FOLLOWERS TO BUILD YOUR BRAND.

You don’t need millions of followers to get noticed.
You need to give brands a reason to notice you.

✔️ Know what makes you different.
✔️ Build a community that actually engages with you.
✔️ Show up professionally.
✔️ Partner with brands that align with who you are.

Because your value as an athlete isn’t measured by your follower count alone.

Your talent gets attention. Your personal brand gives people a reason to remember you. 💯

Start building before the opportunity comes.

👇 Athletes, be honest: What’s holding you back from building your personal brand?

Not long after relocating to Atlanta, I got to experience that playoff energy in person. The crowd was loud, the arena w...
10/02/2026

Not long after relocating to Atlanta, I got to experience that playoff energy in person. The crowd was loud, the arena was electric, and it was such a great night to be there.

And somewhere in the middle of it, I started thinking about something Angel Reese said in an interview with Law Roach a few years ago:

“I have a voice and I’m not going to stop using my voice for the people that know that I am making an impact.”

That stuck with me.

Maybe because I know what it feels like to be an athlete. To be watched, judged, compared, cheered for, and questioned.

At some point, you have to ask yourself: What are you going to use your voice for?

I’ve had to answer that question as an athlete and as a leader.

You won’t always be understood. You won’t always be agreed with. You still have to decide what you stand for.

That’s the kind of conversation I care about. Leadership, resilience, confidence, and having the courage to advocate for yourself and others.

I’ve lived these lessons before I ever started speaking about them. And I’m excited to bring those experiences into more rooms, in front of athletes, young people finding their voice, and aspiring leaders who are learning what it means to stand up for themselves and others. 💃🏻

An NIL deal can change an athlete’s income overnight. It shouldn’t change the family’s financial expectations just as qu...
10/02/2026

An NIL deal can change an athlete’s income overnight. It shouldn’t change the family’s financial expectations just as quickly.

The real opportunity is bigger than the check.

It’s teaching athletes and families how to make informed financial decisions today that can shape their financial future for years to come.

Follow for more practical NIL education that helps athletes and families think beyond the deal. 🏆

NIL is bigger than college sports.A creator. An artist. A speaker. An entrepreneur. A filmmaker.Anyone building a recogn...
09/25/2026

NIL is bigger than college sports.

A creator. An artist. A speaker. An entrepreneur. A filmmaker.

Anyone building a recognizable name, image, and likeness is building something of value.

And with that value come important questions:

Who can use it?
What are you agreeing to?
What are you giving away?
What is it worth?

Athletes may have brought NIL into the mainstream. The conversation doesn’t stop there.

Your name carries value. Your image carries value. Your likeness carries value.

📌Save this post as a reminder to protect what you’re building, and follow along for practical insights on NIL, personal brand, and turning your identity into opportunity.

Your season may be busy, but your brand is still being built.A few intentional choices can go a long way in how you show...
09/21/2026

Your season may be busy, but your brand is still being built.

A few intentional choices can go a long way in how you show up, connect with your audience, and stay visible to potential partners.

Athletes, save this for the season ahead! 🏆

$10M+ to transfer. He chose to stay.The Jeremiah Smith NIL story has been making the rounds again, and it raises a bigge...
09/21/2026

$10M+ to transfer. He chose to stay.

The Jeremiah Smith NIL story has been making the rounds again, and it raises a bigger question:

What actually makes an athlete want to stay?

Smith had an opportunity to make more than $10 million by transferring from Ohio State.

What mattered enough for him to stay?

He pointed to the people around him. His quarterback, offensive line, coaches, and the program itself.

That’s an important reminder in today’s NIL landscape.

Athletes shouldn’t be made to feel like choosing a different opportunity is wrong.

Are we giving them the NIL education to understand their value and make informed decisions?

Are we helping them build their personal brand and think beyond one season?

Are we developing the leadership, confidence, and decision-making skills they’ll need long after college?

NIL gives athletes more choices.

Athlete development helps them learn how to make those choices.

What are you doing to help your athletes understand their value beyond the next NIL offer?

Want brands to take your pitch seriously?It starts with more than saying, “I’d love to collaborate.”A strong pitch shows...
09/20/2026

Want brands to take your pitch seriously?

It starts with more than saying, “I’d love to collaborate.”

A strong pitch shows that you understand the brand, see where you fit, and have an idea that creates value for both sides.

That’s exactly the kind of strategy we help athletes build inside the NIL Athlete Brand Lab, with resources to strengthen your brand, find the right opportunities, and create pitches tailored to the specific brands you want to work with.

Ready to pitch with more purpose? Join the NIL Athlete Brand Lab. Link is in the bio 📎

Your NIL brand starts before the NIL deal.Start with:1. Define what you want to be known for.2. Show your personality be...
09/10/2026

Your NIL brand starts before the NIL deal.

Start with:

1. Define what you want to be known for.
2. Show your personality beyond your sport.
3. Create content consistently.
4. Build a real connection with your audience.
5. Know what makes you valuable to a brand.

Build the brand before the opportunity arrives.

Save this for your NIL journey 📌

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