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Welcome back to the Blue Chip Academy podcast! We are talking to Victor Patterson, Human Resources Executive, and Talent and Leadership Consultant. He is revealing some amazing and extremely valuable insights on skills, competencies, and experiences needed to be successful in corporate America. It’s a very competitive environment that requires a lot of hard work and improvement. [00:00] Characteristics of a good intern [05:50] The importance of personal image and brand [07:58] Self-awareness, humility, and curiousness [09:54] Managing performance and growth [13:38] Succession planning [15:51] 4 ingredients needed for a dream team [18:55] Next 5 years in Victor’s career [20:05] Mentors and sponsorships [23:59] Have a relationship with an HR member Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Welcome back to the Blue Chip Academy podcast! Our guest today is Victor Patterson, Vice President, Human Resources Executive, and Talent and Leadership Consultant. Transitioning from sports to corporate America is tough and challenging. It can be very hard for an athlete to adapt to a change in culture and mindset. Hear how Victor Patterson overcame these obstacles and successfully found his place in the new environment. He shares his experience on how to use skills gained through sports to provide value and strive in corporate America.   [00:00] Victor Patterson’s background [04:25] Cerebral and critical thinking skills [07:45] Transition from basketball to corporate America [15:20] Can you prepare yourself for the transition [21:12] Coming into Human Resources [24:05] Relationship-building skills in corporate America [29:18] How can an athlete provide value to networking Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

In this episode of the Blue Chip Academy Podcast, we are still with our guest Andy Frank, a General Manager of Personnel and Recruitment at Penn State University. We are talking about the importance of young players having guidance from someone experienced, agents that do not necessarily have the best interest of a player in mind, checking the boxes in the evaluation process, different recruiting strategies, common traits of the elite, and so much more! [00:00] The impact of money on the recruiting process [04:20] Are agents beneficial for young players? [10:25] How to limit the craziness in the recruiting space? [16:13] Checking the boxes - main traits recruiters look for in prospects [22:25] Vanderbilt vs Penn State recruiting process [26:54] Career development advice [34:43] Common denominator of the elites Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Welcome to another episode of the Blue Chip Academy Podcast. Our guest today is Andy Frank, PSU General Manager of Personnel and Recruitment. He left his engineering career to join the Vanderbilt staff and oversaw the two highest-ranked recruiting classes in Vanderbilt history. As a General Manager at Penn State University, he successfully oversees all aspects of the program’s recruiting department. We are talking about his career path, the responsibilities of a general manager, the secret to his success, and new NIL rules that changed a lot in the recruiting process and required a lot of adjusting. [00:00] Introduction to Andy Frank [03:44] Andy’s background and getting into coaching [10:54] The start of Andy’s recruiting career [14:55] Providing value and meeting the expectations [21:00] The responsibilities and duties of a general manager [25:32] New NIL rules and changes in the recruiting process [31:15] Common practices in handling NIL era recruiting Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Welcome to part 2 of another great episode of Blue Chip Academy Show with our fantastic guest Nayli Russo-Long, MLB Pittsburgh Pirates VP of Strategy. We are talking about her responsibilities as a VP of Strategy, the importance of confidence and competence for building a successful career and creating connections with people based on merit and value. As a successful life and business strategist, Nayli shares some great advice on how to become an inspiring leader, a valuable employee, or an intern that will get noticed. For all that and more, tune in now! 00:00 What to do when you are not confident 02:18 The responsibilities of Pirates VP of Strategy 7:10 Advice for women in sports – confidence and competence 10:38 Connecting with people and merit-based networking 14:50 Best practices from successful executives and leaders 21:30 Build trust and know your time and place 24:40 Traits to look for when adding team members 27:07 How to identify talent that can help the team excel https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylirusso/ http://cultivateconfidence.org/ https://www.naylirusso.com/   Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Welcome to another episode of the Blue Chip Academy show! Today our guest is Nayli Russo-Long, MLB Pittsburgh Pirates VP of Strategy. Nayli came to the US from Venezuela and built herself a successful career in sports. We are talking about her journey, the obstacles she had to overcome, and her main strategies for success. As a talented and thriving life and business strategist, she emphasizes the importance of having confidence and clarity in your goals for creating the life and career you desire. If you want to hear more about efficient strategies for success, tune in now! 00:00 Main ingredients to success 03:50 Purpose, Position, Plan, Performance 07:07 Changing your inner voice from negative to positive 15:35 Plan & Performance – have clear goals and actions 17:55 Nayli’s background and getting into sports 27:42 Acting and talent acquisition in sports https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylirusso/ http://cultivateconfidence.org/ https://www.naylirusso.com/ Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Welcome to the Blue Chip Academy podcast and the second part of our conversation with Andrew Goodman, a Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee. Andrew is talking about coming to Princeton, a bit of a culture shock he experienced there, and the great mentorship programs available to Princeton students. We are also talking about the harsh reality of making your way into the sports industry after you end your playing career and the importance of knowing who you are and what your value is when you’re trying to break into the sports industry. Tune in to hear more! [00:00] Differences between Penn State and Princeton [07:10] Useful things to adopt from Ivy League – mentorship programs [15:45] Transitioning into corporate America and coming back into sports [25:10] The development at college – using all the available options [29:48] Feeling lost in the attempt to break into the sports industry [31:40] Finding who you are and building your value Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Here we are in another episode of the Blue Chip Academy podcast with Andrew Goodman, a Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee. We are talking about his beginnings, what his recruiting process looked like, the hardships of being a walk-on player, and the right mentality to overcome them. Andrew is sharing his experience with Penn State University and providing some good advice on becoming a successful player who brings value to the team. Tune in to hear more! [00:00] Introduction to Andrew Goodman [01:55] Andrew’s recruiting process back in 2007 [06:00] Being a walk-on player: Working hard to bring value [15:32] The importance of senior leadership [20:25] Be consistent and don’t try to be anybody else [26:19] A tough transition from playing to operations Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Here we are again with Jamie Smith, a former college basketball player and a coach, a founder of Katalyst and BrandME, a branding firm for athletes and entertainers. We are excited to hear how she realized she had talent not only for sports but also for branding, marketing, and management in entertainment business and made a successful career out of it. She has a very unique and fascinating approach. Her goal is to help her clients become educated, well-informed, and confident to stand on their own before they enter the world of professional sports. If you want to hear more, tune in now! Highlights: [00:00] Becoming a coach - getting out of your comfort zone [03:06] Entering into the branding space – reality show experience [12:03] How to define branding? [19:05] Advising and managing clients is more important than branding [28:15] BrandME – building a brand piece-by-piece and educating clients [34:50] An advice to a player in the recruiting process with NIL Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Our special guest today is Jamie Smith, a former college basketball player and a coach, a founder of Katalyst and BrandME, a branding firm for athletes and entertainers. We are talking about her specific athletic journey, her very unique, bold and competitive personality and excellent perception that led her to being a very successful coach and entrepreneur. Her main goal as a coach is to be authentic and original, to be “the players’ coach”, the one who is bonded with the players and always there for them no matter what. Tune in to hear more! Highlights: [00:00] Who is Jamie Smith? [03:17] Jamie’s athletic journey [07:19] Recruiting process – the importance of authenticity [14:08] Troublemaker attitude and obsessive competitiveness [22:00] Handling too competitive and rough-around-the-edges kids as a coach [26:26] A good coach deals with their own insecurities [29:22] A coach must be there for their players Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

We are here again with Jeremy Kelley, Buffalo Bill’s Director of Alumni Relations and former NFL player. We are talking about his unusual and long journey to the NFL, which taught him a lot about being a confident player and a true professional. Jeremy provides some good advice on how to use the resources and support one can get as a successful player. This then helped him develop as a person, create his business and organize his future. If you want to hear more, tune in now! Highlights: 00:05 Unconventional journey to the NFL 05:40 Taking a long road has its advantages 07:52 Understanding what truly means to be a professional 12:35 Buffalo Bill’s Director of Alumni Relations role 16:43 Use of resources and support for personal development 23:00 The constants that can be seen in successful guys 31:55 Plans for the future – leaving an impact 34:38 Favorite or most influential teammate 40:15 Final words – Vision, Intent & Purpose Quote: I want to leave the game better than I found it – Jeremy Kelly Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

We are happy to talk to Jeremy Kelly, Buffalo Bill’s Director of Alumni Relations, a great player and an amazing person. He is sharing with us his experience on the way to success, from his first football trainings in Buffalo, through high school days to coming to University of Maine. He is talking openly about his journey, football culture in Buffalo, changes of his mindset throughout the years, obstacles he had to face, his temptation to quit and decision to commit. Tune in to hear more! Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Kelly 04:30 The first steps in football – love at first sight 12:35 Football is a demanding game – requires commitment 15:50 Sophomore basketball experience 18:10 The football culture in Buffalo – competitive disadvantage 26:50 Changing the mindset – a decision to commit 33:08 Wild, wild west of college football 35:34 Coming to the University of Maine 39:38 An interesting journey to NFL Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Acadey Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Acadey Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com #recruiting #football #scholarship #business #scouting #track #collegeselection #bluechipacademypodcast #justinking #football #coaching #power_5 #Parents #Free #evaluation #talent |#strategy #speed #power #coaching #camps #elite #consulting #bluechipacademy #education #nike #athletes #football_players #Division1#offer #9th_Grade #Earn #Leisure #your #passion #NCAA #Transfer_Portal #outlier #championship #nil #football #consulting #football #inspiration #players #Sports_Consulting #Success #Interview #sports #interview #business #football_player_success_story #coaching_programs #Soccer

Here we are again with Jonathan Wade, NFL Vet and Coach of National Championship FBU Team, this time talking about his career and his coaching techniques. He has unique experience of coaching middle schoolers and has committed to prepare them for the future by giving them true fundamental skills and all the information they need to start building successful careers. He wants them to be ready to see through and skip all the nonsense they’ll be given later in life. If you want to hear more about his skill-based approach to coaching and daring to be great, tune in now!   Highlights: [00:25] The golden rule every young athlete should know [05:55] Dealing with talented, crazy players [10:50] Handling professional carrier – Being your true self and daring to be great [13:57] Coaching carrier - Skill-based approach at middle-school level [20:05] The main hurdles of middle-school athletes – learn to talk [23:25] The importance of information - they can’t grow before they understand [28:32] Most influential coach or teammate  Quote: The way talent develops is by playing – Justin Kane Go play the game that got you there and have absolutely no regrets – Jonathan Wade   Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/47833... • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._spor... For Business: jking@ligsports.com

Today we are talking to Jonathan Wade, NFL Vet and Coach of National Championship FBU Team, about his high school days and his records, still unbroken today, his dreams and hopes, and a college camp in Tennessee that changed everything. We’ll hear about his experience with a recruiting process, the importance of showing how good you are in front of a coach, getting to the University of Tennessee and the exciting stuff of his freshman year. Tune in to hear more!  Highlights: [00:08] High school experience and Jonathan’s unbroken records [07:30] Recruiting process in high school [14:00] First offers and decisive college camp in Tennessee [20:32] Getting scholarship and coming to the University of Tennessee [24:15] How SST teams view Big 10 teams [26:25] The first game in Atlanta and the shocking encounter with agents [30:58] Pre-draft process excitement [33:30] Most impactful lesson learned Quote: There isn’t anything more valuable than getting in front of a coach – Justin Kane The way you study as a student is a way you’re gonna study as a player – Jonathan Wade   Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/47833... • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._spor... For Business: jking@ligsports.com

Today I am really glad to talk to Den Bravato, the president of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory and co-founder of Pitch 15 Sports Group, an e-sports agency focused on connecting e-sports community with the rest of the sports world. We are talking about his journey into the venture capital and sports advisory, the venture capital in college sports and betting space, and the importance of authenticity, building a brand and social media following in college sports. Tune in to hear more: Highlights: [00:00] Background – high school, college, internship [05:18] SeventySix Capital – investing in early stage sport tech companies & consulting [13:20] The work of SeventySix Capital in gambling space and intersection of sports [16:58] NIL and gambling space [22:12] Deion Sanders’s move to the University of Colorado [27:55] Venture capital in college sports and companies started by athletes [30:55] NIL and brand deals – selling your name, image, and likeness [35:30] The profitability of investing into the NIL space [40:00] The importance of building a brand and having a huge social media following [47:18] The opportunities for college athletes in E-sports, partnering with gamers [51:08] Getting into the venture capital world and sports advisory for SeventySix Capital [1:05:10] The jockey analogy Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/47833... • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._spor... For Business: jking@ligsports.com  

Hello! Today we’re going to talk about the transfer portal in college sports. The transfer portal is a really great idea and it was created to benefit students by giving them more opportunities and more control over their careers. But there are some tricky things about the transfer portal no one really talks about. We’ll look into the reasons players decide to transfer, risks that are involved when those reasons are wrong, potential problems in dealing with agents, the importance of building your own brand, and so much more. [00:01] Benefits of transfer portal in college sports [10:09] Be very strategic and question the reason for transferring [13:15] Agents in NIL – don’t make decisions you may regret for [17:00] Coaches don’t have enough time to develop players [19:30] Importance of building your brand and difficulty of re-building it after transitioning [24:30] The recruiting process must not be taken lightly Quote: “When you jump into that water, make sure you can swim” Don't forget to like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss another Podcast Thanks for watching. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipaca... ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/47833... • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._spor... For Business: jking@ligsports.com  

Essential advice from former 1st round pick Jared Odrick. Going through this journey, giving yourself the best chance to reach the pinnacle is important. Through that metamorphosis your relationship with the game that opened all the doors for you starts to shift based on outside factors. With that happening younger and younger, it is essential to protect your heart! Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG Blue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/ Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734 Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9 Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademy Want to hire me as a consultant; Schedule a time to sync! https://calendly.com/jking-lig/bpx ► FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO STALK ME ELSEWHERE! • Blue Chip Academy FB Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/478337263745863 • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theking1 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l.i.g._sports_group/ For Business: jking@ligsports.com

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 in and find out how he dedicated himself from that point to make it to the NFL, self-taught engineer, and founder of tech company Fansub live, that recently successfully raised $2M in VC funding. Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/JKingLIGBlue Chip Academy  Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734Blue Chip Academy Apple Podcast 👉 https://cutt.ly/aBdoCI9Blue Chip Recruiting Checklist 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/bluechipacademyWant to hire me as a consultant;  Schedule a time to sync!https://calendly.com/jking-lig/bpx 

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 of arena..tune in!Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG

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 to Blue Chip Academy Podcast. Get in touch with Rachel and the GenAgency team at: https://genagency.co/Connect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG