Author: I Am DM9

  • “Love you, Coach! Thank you for all the support you provided throughout this whole season—not just to me, but all of my teammates.”This message came from a young man who I now consider family—Jaden Sancho. I remember the first time…

    Moments like this remind me why I do what I do.
  • Since my son joined the Arabia Mountain High School football program as a freshman, I’ve had the privilege of not only mentoring him, but also four young men who have stood out to me from day one. Through Diamonds of…

    Four Young Sirs. One Standard.
  • As the founder of Diamonds of Distinction, I’ve spent years mentoring, coaching, and helping young men and women prepare for opportunities—on the field and in life. Every year, I see student-athletes and families scrambling during senior year, wondering why a…

    Attention Class of 2026: This Opportunity Was Made With You in Mind
  • Scripture Focus: Daniel 6 – Daniel in the Lions’ DenSupporting Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Galatians 1:10 – “Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?” Hebrews 11:6 – “Without…

    Faith Fridays – Week 13: “Faith Over Favor”
  • Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents — 1. Introduction: The Call to Faithful Stewardship > “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property…”(Matthew…

    Faith Fridays – Week 12: “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required”
  • At Diamonds of Distinction, we believe that success isn’t given—it’s earned. As a former professional athlete, coach, and mentor, I know firsthand that the journey to greatness requires more than talent. It takes faith, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to…

    Diamonds of Distinction: Building Champions Through Faith, Discipline, and Purpose
  • 📖 Scripture Focus “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but…

    Faith Fridays – Week 11 “The Heart of a Champion”
  • The National Football Association (NFA) is pleased to announce that arena football veteran Damon Mason will be serving as the Commissioner of its National Arena Football (NAF) division.A native of the New Orleans suburb of LaPlace, Louisiana, Mason played for…

  • 📖 Scripture Focus “Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the people of Israel into the land that I swore to give them. I will be with you.” – Deuteronomy 31:23 🌟 Message from DM9, LLC Success isn’t just…

    Faith Fridays – Week 10 “Training and Development “Lifetime opportunities require peak performance.”
  • 📖 Scripture Focus: John 15:5 “I am the vine and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me, they can do nothing.” 📖 Scripture Reading: John 15:…

    Faith Fridays: Week 9 – “Abide in Me’