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About Us
Route Wars exists to become the trusted infrastructure connecting football talent and football opportunity. Every athlete deserves visibility, verification, and evaluation. Every coach deserves reliable data and efficient evaluation. Our long-term vision: become the most trusted football evaluation platform in America.
Having our 1st event in May 2026, it took the offseason by storm. Having 40+ Athletes compete from the middle school and high school division. From Alabama to North Florida, these athletes showed up and competed at the highest level and benefited from Route Wars.
Our Team
Christian Blake
Owner/Founder
Christian Blake is a former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, and owner of Legacy Sports Complex. His experience across professional football, athlete development, and the business of sports gives him a unique perspective on what athletes need to develop, compete, and create opportunities for their future.
As Founder and CEO, Blake leads the organization with a vision to build innovative sports experiences that connect competition, athlete development, evaluation, exposure, and community.
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His hands-on leadership extends from strategy and event development to execution, ensuring every experience is built around a high standard of competition, organization, and value for athletes, families, coaches, and partners.
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At the center of Blake’s vision is a commitment to creating better pathways for athletes. By combining firsthand playing experience with years of athlete development and entrepreneurship, he is focused on building platforms that identify talent, create meaningful opportunities, and help shape the future of youth sports.
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The mission is bigger than hosting events. It is about building an ecosystem where athletes can compete, develop, be evaluated, gain exposure, and ultimately prove themselves.
David HickoxÂ
COO
As COO, David Hickox oversees daily operations and helps bring the organization’s vision to life through strong execution and collaboration. From event planning to process management, David ensures every detail is organized and supports a seamless experience for athletes, families, and partners. Their dedication to teamwork, efficiency, and operational excellence helps drive the organization’s continued growth and success.
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Project Coordinator
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