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Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupSkills And Competencies For Success In Corporate AmericaWelcome 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 Vi...2023-04-0428 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupTransition from Sports to Corporate AmericaWelcome 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 background2023-03-2934 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupChecking The Boxes: What Are Recruiters Looking For?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...2023-03-2140 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupGeneral Manager In College Sports: What Does He Do?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 lo...2023-03-1438 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupConfidence Is Showing Your AuthenticityWelcome 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...2023-03-0733 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupStrategies For Success: Confidence Is An Ability To Accept And Trust YourselfWelcome 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...2023-02-2834 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupPaving Your Way Into The Sports Industry – Know Your ValueWelcome 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 sp...2023-02-2140 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupDon’t Be Expendable: Find Your Value And Be True To YourselfHere 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] Be...2023-02-1431 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupBranding Is Not A Rocket Science! You Can Build Your Own Team!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...2023-02-0741 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupFrom A Kid With An Attitude To An Excellent PlayerOur 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!H...2023-01-3140 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupWhat’s Your VIP-Vision, Intent & Purpose? | Jeremy KelleyWe 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...2023-01-2445 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupNothing Easy About Football | Jeremy Kelley, Buffalo Bills Director of Alumni RelationsWe 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 Ke...2023-01-1742 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupSkill-Based Approach: Young Athletes Need True Fundamental SkillsHere 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...2023-01-101h 13Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupFrom FIRST to BEST Scholarship Offers – High School Recruiting ProcessToday 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 unbro...2023-01-0336 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupNIL: Venture Capital in College Sports ft. Dan BravatoToday 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 e...2022-12-201h 08Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupThe Journey: Protect Your Heart, Jared OdrickEssential 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/JKingLIGBlue Chip Academy Website 👉 https://www.ligsports.com/Blue Chip Academy Podcast 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877734Blue Chip Academ...2022-12-071h 31Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupThe Journey: Protect Your Heart, Jared OdrickKey advice from former 1st round pick Jared Odrick. Going through this journey, its important to give your all to give yourself the best chance to reach the pinnacle. 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 important to protect your heart! 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.buzzsprou...2022-12-061h 31Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupIneligible to Founder of a Tech Company, Brandon KingThe 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...2022-11-291h 23Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupYour Brand, Your Journey. Texas A&M Law Professor Alex SinatraTexas 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 active Bengals RB, Trayveon Williams, first of its kind. Enjoy. Visit Alex at Your Potential For Everything at https://www.yourpotentialforeverything.com/Don't forget to...2022-11-0155 minBlue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports GroupLailah Issac D.O. Blueprint to Success, Turned Passion for Sports into a career in Medicine!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, Lailah Issac D.O. shares how she turned her passion for sports into a successful career in medicine. She provides valuable advice on how to identify your passions and turn them in...2022-10-111h 06