How I Became

Valedictorian and NCAA National Champion

as an Engineering Student

Blueprint 4.0 is a comprehensive guide to superlative academic success for engineering student-athletes by applying Academic Game Theory. This unconventional approach to academics includes observational laws, informed strategies, and actionable frameworks -- applicable in school and life -- that I have learned, applied, and developed over the last 10 years.

School, like sports, is a game that can be won. Once you understand the game, you can master it. Winners win.

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Blueprint 4.0 is trusted and used by the highest achieving engineering student-athletes.

Kayley Cassaday

  • University of Tulsa, Mechanical Engineering
  • Volleyball (D1), 5-year starter

Accolades: 

  • BSME '23 (Summa Cum Laude / 4.0) and ME '24
  • 2023 CSC Academic All-America 1st Team; 2022 CSC Academic All-America 2nd Team
  • 2023 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention
  • University of Tulsa Warren Garrison Academic Excellence Award winner (student athlete with highest GPA)

Testimonial: “Blueprint 4.0 is the all-encompassing guide for how to be an elite student AND athlete. It is a challenging roadmap, but following it will help you win the game both on the court and in the classroom. It no doubt requires discipline and determination, but that will ultimately make you the best YOU. The results speak for themselves - you get out what you put in!”

Jeremiah Nubbe

  • The University of Texas at Austin, Aerospace Engineering
  • Track and Field / Cross Country, Throws

Accolades: 

  • 4.0 GPA in Aerospace Engineering
  • Two-Time BIG 12 Champion (2024 Weight Throw; 2023 Hammer Throw)
  • 2023 NCAA 2nd Team All-American (No. 2 performer in Texas history)
  • Broke the University of Texas record in the hammer throw with a heave of 69.65m (228-6)

Testimonial: “Upon reading Blueprint 4.0, I realized there is much more to gain and improve in my pursuit of academic and athletic success. It outlines a step-by-step process to elevate all aspects of life. It details approaches to classes, time and energy management, athletics, and even mental and physical health. If you feel lost in your pursuit of success, Blueprint 4.0 serves as the ultimate roadmap to achieving your athletic and academic goals in life.”

Patricia Mangan

  • Dartmouth College, Mechanical Engineering
  • Alpine Ski Racing

Accolades: 

  • Dartmouth College Engineering (3.81 GPA);  Computer Science Engineer and Growth Analyst;  
    Founder and CEO of Camp Mangan;  Female Sports Advocate 
  • 2x 2023 National Champion DH, SG;  2023 World Championships Team
  • 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics 11th Alpine Combined;  2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics 9th Team Event  

  • 6x North American Cup Title Winner;  NCAA All American and Academic Team

Testimonial: Blueprint 4.0 provides a comprehensive guide for student-athletes, covering everything from negotiating with professors to learning how to realize and capitalize on personal strengths, ultimately enabling success both academically and athletically. Emphasizing intentional action and meticulous planning, this resource empowers individuals to realize their full potential in school, sports, and beyond.

Blueprint 4.0: Guide to Academic Excellence

Engineering is hard. Being a student-athlete is hard.
Excellence at both brings you distinction.

Blueprint 4.0 is your guide to superlative performance as an engineering student-athlete. Don't settle for less. 

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Academic advice is free, but credibility matters. 

Opinions are cheap. Everyone will tell you how to get good grades. But when good enough isn't good enough, take advice from someone who has achieved exactly what you are trying to accomplish - uncompromised excellence. 

Blueprint 4.0 Contents

8 Laws - To Understand

15 Strategies - To Plan

15 Frameworks - To Win

Valedictorian (4.0 GPA)

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Student Engineer of the Year

President of Tau Beta Pi

NCAA National Champion

NCAA Statistical Champion
3X CoSIDA All-American
Professional Hockey Player

NASA Competition Winner

1st Place Winner of BIG Idea

Awarded NASA Job Offer 
Senior Design Award

If winning matters,

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Designed for uncompromising Excellence. Used by winners.

Joshua Williams

  • Rice University, Electrical Engineering
  • Football, Safety

Accolades: 

  • 2X CUSA Commissioner Honor Roll
  • American Conference Honor Roll
  • Scholar Athlete

Testimonial: Blueprint4.0 is a game-changer for college student athletes in engineering. This book provides a clear roadmap for success, offering practical advice, insightful strategies, and motivational stories to help athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom. The guidance provided in Blueprint4.0 is invaluable, helping student athletes navigate the unique challenges they face and empowering them to reach their full potential. Highly recommended!

Taylor Pangburn

  • Michigan State University, Mechanical Engineering
  • Cross Country & Track and Field

Accolades: 

  • Recipient of the esteemed General Motors Endowed Scholarship
  • Privileged member in the illustrious Women in STEM program
  • Academic All-State achiever 4 years in row; CAAC Dual Sport Scholar Athlete Award honoree
  • Big Ten 2023 Cross Country Champions

Testimonial: Blueprint 4.0 stands as the ultimate guidebook for student–athletes striving to excel. It offers strategies that shatter the boundaries of traditional approaches to redefine success on and off the field, court, track, arena, etc. During my experience with this guide, I have been inspired to shift my perspective towards taking purposeful and well calculated actions provided in this guide to unlock the best version of myself and achieve my dreams in academics and athletics. Overall, I believe Blueprint 4.0 is something no one has ever seen before.