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

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."  Building a successful football career is about just playing the game well. To get to the top, you need to learn how to navigate the sport's ecosystem and have the mental edge to perform a...

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."  It is not every day that someone successfully changes the rules of a game that's been around for 150 plus years! We get to sit down with one of the brightest and most innovative minds in...

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."  This week is a special one! We get to sit down with the author of my blueprint to success and Penn State Associate Head Coach and CB Coach, Terry Smith , as he shares his comprehensive view of...

In this episode, we hear from Doug Whaley, former Bills GM and Current XFL SVP of Player Personnel, about his blueprint to success.  Went through the difference between the recruiting process when he was going to college and how his parents helped him cultivate his critical thinking skills by letting go of healthy boundaries to lean into the unique process that expedites the maturation process.  W...

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."  This week we sit down with the University of Texas Pass Game Coordinator and Wr Coach, Brennan Marion. Marion, one of the hottest coaches in college football right now, gives a detailed lesson...

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."  This week we sit down with the 247Sports 2022 Recruiter of the Year and Texas A&M Assistant Head Coach Elijah Robinson as he details his blueprint to success.  Robinson details recruiting...

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 special episode we dive into the process from a parents perspective, and not just any parent; Marlene Sanders' the  mother of  Pro Bowl and Philadelphia Eagles RB, Miles Sanders....

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."  We sit down with Morgan State's Sr. Associate Athletic Director Lydell Sargeant in this episode. He details his recruiting journey and the critical factors he leaned on to succeed in the...

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 sit down with UCONN RB Coach EJ Barthel as he details his recruiting journey and critical factors he leaned on to succeed in the football ecosystem and use the sport as a c...

In episode 7, Justin continues to talk about the importance of evaluating your options thoroughly and honestly. We go through:  Unit Success, success over time, and an established culture identify when judging unit success.  Scheme fit, put yourself in a position to excel. Learn to understand football mechanics and where your skillset is best utilized. Depth Chart, you can't run from competit...

In this episode of Blue Chip Academy, we continue the conversation about navigating the recruiting waters and making decisions that helps leverage any athlete's career.   We build on last week's episode by diving into the evaluation points such as the team's culture, position coach, and position group success as critical factors to help evaluate your options best for your career.  T...

The recruiting landscape has drastically shifted. Going through this business process wide-eyed is not the ideal way of approaching this essential process in your career. The most critical decision of a prospect's life is commitment day. In this episode of Blue Chip Academy, Justin takes us through the first three factors to evaluate on the Blue Chip Recruiting checklist, so you're navig...

Over the past several years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the college sports landscape. This has perhaps been no more evident than in the sport of football. In today’s episode, we dig deep into how N.I.L., the playoffs, the transfer portal, and a pandemic have opened some eyes in regards to how the individual schools and conferences view the business of college athletics. I also dig into how the...

Out of all the common questions I receive, this is absolutely in the top 5. The truth of the matter is, there’s no clear answer. In today’s episode, I dig deep into what it takes to get offered early, how to start building relationships with coaches and schools, and how to develop yourself to give yourself a better chance to catch the eye of coaches and recruiting coordinators. Most important, I e...

Now that you’ve heard my Blue Chip Blueprint, let’s get down to business.  First of all, I didn’t start this podcast to talk about myself.  I created the Blue Chip Academy and L.I.G. Sports Group to help people like you maximize your potential within the football ecosystem.  L.I.G. is a football operations strategy and consulting group focusing on the critical points in the football ecosystem.   I...

Every Blue Chip needs a Blue Print. This is a phrase you’ll hear me saying over-and-over again, so it’s only right that I reflect on my very own path that has landed me at this point in time. As the son of a coach, I had an early look at the game of football from the inside. While I wasn’t necessarily in love with playing at a young age, it exposed me what greatness looked like.  So how did I tran...

On Blue Chip Academy, former 5 Star recruit, 1st Team All-Big Ten Cornerback, NFL Veteran, and Power 5 Recruiting Co-ordinator Justin King provides inside information, critical insights, and mentorship through each step of the recruiting process. When athletes and their families have the proper education and guidance, they're able to make better decisions and set themselves up for long-term s...