The Commitment Glow-Up Is Cool… But Here’s the Harsh Truth
“The commitment graphic is cute… but the evaluation didn’t stop. It just got more intense.”
— J.King | Founder, L.I.G. Sports Group
You committed? Great.
You dropped the edit. Likes are rolling in. Your hometown is rejoicing as if you've won a championship.
But while you’re soaking up your 48-hour dopamine hit… the real evaluation just hit Phase 2!!
1. You Just Entered the Silent Second Tryout 🎯
College staffs don’t stop evaluating after your commitment.
Here’s what they’re doing:
Pulling a new film from every game you play
Gathering, watching your practice habits through backchannel reports & sources.
Tracking your social media tone.
Comparing your growth to kids still on their board
Why?
Because your scholarship isn’t guaranteed until signing day.
And even then… It’s a one-year renewable contract.
2. The Harsh Math Behind Roster Building 📉
Look around…
11,000+ players hit the portal this year
NIL budgets and scholarship caps are tighter than ever due to the House Settlement
Oversigning & Coaching carousel is real
If a late-riser or portal athlete better fits their current need, guess who becomes expendable?
You!!
3. "Committed" Doesn’t Mean Untouchable 🚫
I’ve seen kids lose spots because:
They got slower and lost their edge
They skipped practices and gained terrible weight
Their senior film wasn't dominant
Their grades dipped
They started acting “too Hollywood” online
And here’s what hurts the most:
Coaches won’t always warn you first.
They’ll just move on. Quietly.
4. You’re Being Evaluated Differently Now 📊
Before commitment = Physical traits, potential, upside.
After commitment =
They’re watching Speed Progression. Are you still getting faster? On-Field IQ: Are you learning the game? Body Language: Are you a leader or a liability? Film Quality: Are You Dominating or Disappearing? Off-the-Field: Are you “high-value and low-risk?”
5. The Players Who Win After Commitment Do This 🏁
✅ Keep training like they’re uncommitted
✅ Stay off cruise control
✅ Build objective receipts (speed times, test scores, dominant film)
✅ Stay marketable (NIL matters now—so does perception)
✅ Surround themselves with people who tell them the truth
Final Word:
A commitment is a little bit of leverage, not a lifetime pass.
If you’re serious about showing up as a real asset, not just a name on a graphic…
This is where the separation starts.
At L.I.G. Sports Group, this is what we do.
We help athletes protect their spot, grow their value, and navigate the business side of sports with precision—from performance development to career strategy to negotiation prep.
Our Blue Chip Academy exists to give you the education and insight.
Our consulting and advisory services exist to help you execute at every step.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start operating like a professional:
👉 Tap in with L.I.G. Sports Group.
👉 Subscribe to Blue Chip Academy Podcast
👉 Stay locked in.
Because this journey?
It’s just getting started.
— J.King
Founder, L.I.G. Sports Group
"Strategic Advisory for Athlete Development, Valuation & Career Management”