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Blueprints win careers—not luck.

Blue Chip Academy 

At Blue Chip Academy, we provide sports parents and athletes with the insights, guidance, and education needed to navigate today’s sports ecosystem confidently . From recruiting to NIL to long-term career planning, we help families understand the commodification process and turn athletes into the most valuable and sustainable assets.
Whether the destination is:

An Ivy League education and front-office career, or

An aspiring professional athlete preparing for the next phase


We cultivate customized Blueprints that map the journey, highlight opportunities, and ensure athletes remain valuable every step of the way.

Why Blue Chip Academy

At Blue Chip Academy, we help athletes become the most desirable assets in sports. Through strategic development, we create leverage in recruiting and NIL, while acting as trusted advisory partners to guide families with confidence, clarity, and achieve sustainable value.

CLarity in Recruiting & Player Development 

Stand out with a desirable asset profile that wins in recruiting.

Leverage IN NIL 

Craft and maximize your Name. Image. Value (NIV) in the NIL market.

Confidence in Decisions 

Trusted advisory to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.

OUR PROGRAMS: 

    Blueprint to Success Your personalized career roadmap.
    A proprietary, customized report with evaluations, recruiting outlook, and a step-by-step plan for growth. Includes ongoing advisory support, monthly office hours, and a white-glove experience for parents and athletes who want clear direction.
    Advisory Sessions Your à la carte recruiting and career support.A step-down from our full Blueprint to Success, Advisory Sessions provide targeted help when you need it most. From highlight creation to strategic recruiting guidance, we help families who feel stuck—whether it’s challenges with a coaching staff, transfer decisions, or figuring out the next right move.
    Educational Curriculum Your sports business playbook.
    Our curriculum gives athletes and parents the tools to navigate the sports landscape with clarity and confidence. Programs range from the Recruiting MasterClass to position-specific mental development coaching, with live sessions like Lockdown U that break down film, schemes, and the mental side of the game. Every course is designed to transform information into leverage and development into long-term value.


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What the Pros Are Saying About L.I.G. Sports Group

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James Franklin

Head Coach, Penn State University

"Justin’s background, experience, and adept understanding of the football world afford him a unique perspective that causes others to listen when he speaks. Innovative, outcome-driven, and the true definition of a team player, Justin is an asset to any room he enters."

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Oliver Luck

Former XFL Commissioner, NCAA EVP Regulatory Affairs

One of the first hires that I made was Justin King, who joined the football operations group at the XFL. Justin was an excellent employee with superb inter-personal skills and a great work ethic. He interacted on a daily basis with our coaches, referees, players, agents and football staff members such as equipment managers, athletic trainers, etc . . . He was forthright in all of his activity and quite dependable in terms of ˋgetting things done´.

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Doug Whaley

Former SVP of XFLBills General Manager

Justin’s greatest strength is his ability to navigate and effectively integrate complex systems while managing the multitude of personalities in the athletic industry, which is a rare and very impactful trait.

TRANSFORM YOUR Athletic Journey!

Unleash your full potential in the collegiate and professional sports world.