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Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports Group
🎙️ Blue Chip Academy Podcast
Hosted by Justin King & Ryan Mundy
The Blue Chip Academy Podcast is your premier guide to navigating the modern sports business landscape. Hosted by Justin King—former 5-star recruit, NFL veteran, and Power Five recruiting coordinator—and Ryan Mundy—Super Bowl champion, NFL veteran, and accomplished entrepreneur—the show delivers insider knowledge from two professionals who have excelled both on the field and in the boardroom.
We aim to empower athletes and sports professionals to become "blue chip assets"—highly desirable and valuable individuals in the sports ecosystem. We delve into topics such as recruiting strategies, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities, transfer portal navigation, athlete branding, and career development beyond sports.
Through candid conversations, expert interviews, and real-world insights, we provide listeners with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities in the ever-evolving sports industry.
Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a current professional, or someone interested in the business of sports, the Blue Chip Academy Podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed.
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Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports Group
Latest Episodes
The $5.1M NIL Deal That Changed College Sports Forever
In this episode of Blue Chip Academy, host Justin King discusses the seismic shift in college sports with the advent of large NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, exemplified by a $5.1 million deal for a Texas Tech offensive tackle. King emphasiz...
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Decoding College Athletic Commitments
In this episode of the Blue Chip Academy Podcast, hosts Ryan Mundy and Justin King discuss the critical aspects of recruiting commitments in college football. They emphasize that the real evaluation begins after an athlete commits, as scholarsh...
Is Amateurism in College Sports Dead?
The Evolution of College Athletics: Exploring the $2.8 Billion NCAA SettlementIn this episode of Blue Chip Academy, hosts Ryan Mundy and Justin King, both former NFL athletes, break down the implications of the recent $2.8 billion class...
Redefining Athlete Representation: Builders vs. Chasers
In this insightful episode of the Blue Chip Academy Podcast, former NFL players and sports industry leaders Ryan Mundy and Justin King dive deep into the broken model of athlete representation and the increasingly ea...
Sports Parents: The Fine Line Between Support and Sabotage
Episode Summary: In this powerful and honest episode of the Blue Chip Academy podcast, former NFL athletes and sports business experts Justin King and Ryan Mundy pull back the curtain on the most overlooked force in athlete development: ...