Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports Group

The title says enough, In this episode we sit down with the founder of Fansub live, Brandon King as he discusses his journey and missteps that got him on the right track. From the outskirts of Atlanta traveling to West Lafayette to attend Purdue to play football. His freshman year, he was faced with the fast paced nature of college athletics and found himself ineligible with a kid on the way. Tune...

Do you want to be successful in your career?  Most people would say yes, but for many, figuring out how to make that happen is a mystery. That's where Paul Posluszny comes in. In this interview, he shares his blueprint for success, and reveals the philosophy that drove him to achieve his goals. So if you're ready to leave no stone unturned in your quest for career dominance, regardless o...

There's a new economy emerging, and it's one where anyone can participate, but the focus has been on athletes and the NIL space. The creator economy is about using your creativity and talents to make a living. In this video, Rachel Maeng , founder of GenAgency , shares how you can get involved in the creator economy as an athlete or creator and start making money on your terms. Subscribe...

Texas A&M Law Professor Alex Sinatra offers an insightful perspective on the role that service providers of athletes serve. On a mission to level the playing field in sports with woman and the underrepresented. After a gymnastics injury early in her career Alex saw her place in sports a little different, making sure athletes are treated like humans first. She is co-teaching a NIL class with ac...

The industry is constantly shifting with the emergence of the new rules in the college sports landscape. NIL has been the major implication  in the entire dynamic, from talent acquisition to player retention.  In this interview, Boston College NIL Professor, Chima Okoli Esq., discusses the importance of due diligence in the sports business and how to "tighten up" your operations to prote...

If you're looking for an example of someone who has pursued their passions and achieved great success, look no further than Aaron Maybin. A talented artist, writer, and activist, Maybin was drafted 11th in the 2009 NFL Draft and has continued to use his platform to make a difference in the world, starting with his community. In this interview, he shares some critical advice about pursuing you...

Often times in athletics , athletes are persuaded to try easier professions for the hopes of maintaining high levels of performance.  Here at Blue Chip Academy, we believe you shouldn't have to choose. While it's not easy, using sports as a catalyst to a career you can bank on can be extremely profitable and personally fulfilling journey when it the plan is put together.  In this video,...

In this podcast, Daniel Polk, Founder of Pulmonary Prevention Plus, tells his story of betting on himself. He shares how he navigated the process and overcame some obstacles early in his career and learned the importance of taking risks and believing in himself. This is a great interview for anyone who is looking to start their own business or take their career to the next level, and reach your fu...

No one has a perfect path to success. Phil Taylor, 1st round NFL Draft Pick, host of The Sports Parlor podcast, and business owner, knows this firsthand. In this blueprint to success interview, he shares the story of his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. If you're looking for career advice or motivation, you won't want to miss this! Check out Phil on the Sports Parlor Pod...

Are you looking for an edge in your athletic program or career? Check out this interview to see how exercise science can help. Even as an athlete on the career development journey, exercise science profession provides a great foundation for competitive athletes to build on. You'll learn about the latest research on human performance and how you can use it to get ahead. This is a must watch fo...

If you're an elite athlete looking for the best education and career development options, Laurel Springs School is the perfect choice.  Their mastery level approach and unique program offers top-tier academics and world-class support to ensure goals and plans are supported.  In this interview with Alex Proctor, the School's athlete manager we discuss how Laurel Springs can help you achie...

To get an edge in your prep career, you need to learn about the 2/10ths speed and agility and the man behind it, DeWayne Brown. In this interview, I deep dive into what makes his training approach so innovative and what's the secret to his track record for success. If you want to understand the nuances of the early identification process, specialized training and the competitive environment a...

There's no question that having a successful career in football is impressive. But what's even more impressive? Having a successful career in football when you weren't even drafted. In this sit down with NFL record holder and Super Bowl champion, Jordan Norwood reveals the blueprint to success that anyone can use, regardless of your starting point. On top of an 8 year NFL career, Jo...

 In this episode, we have 9 Year NFL vet Howard Alum, now entrepreneur and owner of Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles, Kahn cannabis, and Detroit's new "it" spot PettyCash. Named Crain's Detroit 40 under 40…When we talk about using "sports as a catalyst to a career, you can bank on," our guest is a prime example of this and has maximized this process on every level....

So many don't even know search firms exist, but they play such an integral part of college athletics and career development in general.  In this episode we sit down with one of the brightest  professionals in the executive search industry to talk about the keys to success and constant elevation throughout your career.  We also dive into her background and find out where her passion for pushin...

From walk- on to the record books!  Outliers like this exist for a reason. In this episode we sit down with Deon Butler who left Penn State Football  as the all time receptions leader after passing Bobby Engram after arriving as a Walk-on Db. He went on to get drafted by the Seattle Seahawks  in the 3rd round of the 2009 draft.  Now excelling in the cyber security industry as a Network security En...

In this episode, we answer the most commonly asked recruiting and NIL questions.  Does your son dream of playing college football at the highest level? www.ligbluechip.com Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Support the show

It's a new day and age in college sports; players can reap the benefits from their name, image, and likeness! One of the many shifts in the collegiate sports arena forces student-athletes and parents to treat the landscape as the business it is. In this conversation, we sit down with Ayo Fapohunda , Founder of Athlete Ecosystem (ATH ECO), an all-encompassing platform dedicated to connecting f...

After a prerecorded webinar we performed detailing the purpose and services where Blue Chip Academy can assist you on your journey to success.  Founded by and for elite athletes, Blue Chip Academy, powered by L.I.G. Sports Group  is equal parts educational platform, podcast and service-delivery system designed to equip today's emerging stars and their families with the tools and insights nece...

The journey to success is never a straight line. The goal of the Bluechip Academy’s Blueprint to success is to highlight former players' unique journey’s  to success by leaning into your talents, jump into the captain's seat and reach your potential in any area. Our guest hailing  from Washington DC attended Dunbar HS before attending Penn State University to play football. During the co...

Providing unique blueprints, tactical knowledge & best practices to the critical points in the football ecosystem so athletes and parents can plan a career path that any athlete can "bank on." Business is a competitive field. You better know the game, or you won't make it to the end of the first quarter. Whether you're a global corporation like Apple or Sony, or you're...

Providing unique blueprints, tactical knowledge & best practices to the critical points in the football ecosystem so athletes and parents can plan a career path that any athlete can "bank on." Ever wondered what it takes to become a professional athlete? How important is education in the process? What are the key factors that contribute to success? Amobi Okugo and I have a conversati...

Providing unique blueprints, tactical knowledge & best practices to the critical points in the football ecosystem so athletes and parents can plan a career path that any athlete can "bank on." Brandon Collier, the founder of PPI Recruits, aims to build a bridge between the undervalued, rich market of international American Football Players and Major College football programs in the U...

Providing unique blueprints, tactical knowledge & best practices to the critical points in the football ecosystem so athletes and parents can plan a career path that any athlete can "bank on." In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the impressive Ryan Mundy, who was an American High School Player that went on to graduate from the University of Michigan. Getting dr...

Providing unique blueprints, tactical knowledge & best practices to the critical points in the football ecosystem so athletes and parents can plan a career path that any athlete can "bank on."  In today's episode we get the pleasure of sitting down with Gerald "Smoke" Dixon,  the General Manager at Maryland's Football program. Born and raised in Jamaica and DMV, P...