The Future of NIL

For Athletes, Schools, and Brands.

CREATED BY EXPERIENCE, NOT THEORY

Built by one of the world's top NIL earners who's redefining opportunity for the 99% of athletes, not just the stars.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

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Trace bridges the gap between athletes, brands, and universities in a way I haven't seen before. He understands the complexities of the NIL landscape.

NCAA
Jim Isch
NCAA Executive / Former COO
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Trace has built a powerful brand that serves as a model for student-athletes everywhere. His framework is practical and proven.

LSU
Matt McMahon
LSU Head Basketball Coach
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Trace has proven success building athlete brands. His framework for personal branding and deal-making is invaluable for any program.

Nike
Ian Hamilton
Former Nike Global Marketing Director
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Trace has the credibility to speak on NIL because he's lived it. His experience closing 70+ deals gives him a perspective that resonates with our athletes.

Louisville
Ronnie Hamilton
Louisville Assistant Coach
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Trace understands NIL from every angle—athlete, brand, institution. That 360-degree perspective makes his insights uniquely valuable.

Rice
Rob Lanier
Rice Head Basketball Coach
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The platform Trace has built gives athletes a real blueprint for success. It's not theory—it's actionable and it works.

SMU
Chris Capko
SMU Assistant Coach
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What sets Trace apart is his authenticity. Athletes trust him because he's been in their shoes and built something real.

Minnesota
Aaron Katsuma
Minnesota Assistant Coach
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Trace bridges the gap between athletes, brands, and universities in a way I haven't seen before. He understands the complexities of the NIL landscape.

NCAA
Jim Isch
NCAA Executive / Former COO
"

Trace has built a powerful brand that serves as a model for student-athletes everywhere. His framework is practical and proven.

LSU
Matt McMahon
LSU Head Basketball Coach
"

Trace has proven success building athlete brands. His framework for personal branding and deal-making is invaluable for any program.

Nike
Ian Hamilton
Former Nike Global Marketing Director
"

Trace has the credibility to speak on NIL because he's lived it. His experience closing 70+ deals gives him a perspective that resonates with our athletes.

Louisville
Ronnie Hamilton
Louisville Assistant Coach
"

Trace understands NIL from every angle—athlete, brand, institution. That 360-degree perspective makes his insights uniquely valuable.

Rice
Rob Lanier
Rice Head Basketball Coach
"

The platform Trace has built gives athletes a real blueprint for success. It's not theory—it's actionable and it works.

SMU
Chris Capko
SMU Assistant Coach
"

What sets Trace apart is his authenticity. Athletes trust him because he's been in their shoes and built something real.

Minnesota
Aaron Katsuma
Minnesota Assistant Coach

While the Top 1% of Athletes Take 95% of NIL Money — The other 99% are left wondering what they're missing.

Why athletes aren't taking advantage of NIL:

"I can't compete with the top-tier athletes in NIL"

"I don't know the right steps or the right people"

"I don't have time to figure out brand building alone"

Less than 10% of NCAA athletes have consistent NIL deals

There's $2.5B in NIL opportunities... watch where it goes.

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The Top 1%
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The Other 99%
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We Bridge the Gap

The 99 gives every athlete the education, strategy, and connections to build real NIL value.

Any school. Any sport. Any athlete.

For Schools

Comprehensive NIL education programs that prepare your athletes for success.

For Athletes

Strategic brand building and partnership development that maximizes your earning potential.

For Brands

Access to authentic athlete partnerships that drive real engagement and results.

"I DIDN'T FOLLOW THE FOOTSTEPS OF NIL, I CREATED THEM."

-Trace Young

Amazon Prime
STARRED IN AMAZON PRIME'S THE MONEY GAME
ESPN
TOP NIL LEADER FEATURED BY ESPN
US State Department
INVITED TO US CAPITAL FOR NCAA NIL LEGISLATION
Meet the Team

How We Help

From campus visits to year-round consulting, we meet programs and athletes where they are.

THE 99 NETWORK

  • Direct connection between brands and athletes
  • Athletes equipped to create amazing content
  • Hands-off for brands with guaranteed results
  • Athlete analytics and performance tracking
  • Streamlined deal flow and management
The 99 Network

IN-PERSON SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Dynamic presentations for athletic departments and teams
  • Business school and university guest lectures
  • Hands-on consulting for building personal brands
  • NIL strategy sessions that keep academics and athletics first
  • Custom talks for conferences, panels, and events
Speaking engagement

NIL WORKSHOPS

  • How to build your brand as an athlete
  • Social media strategy and content creation
  • How athletes can land more deals
  • Pitching yourself to brands that align with your values
  • Creating long-term value beyond college
  • Access to exclusive athlete community
NIL Workshop

NIL ACADEMY

  • Self-paced NIL education program
  • Step-by-step brand building framework
  • Content creation templates and strategies
  • Deal negotiation playbooks
NIL Academy

Ready to Get Started?

Let's discuss how The 99 can help your program, athletes, or brand succeed in the NIL era.