Prior to coming to Samford, Blake was a National Athletic Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society member at Paul J Hagerty High School. Blake was also a AP Scholar with Distinction, member of his high school's Culinary program, and Vice President of the Entrepreneurship Club. While in high school, he also served for four years on the Paul J. Hagerty High School Soccer Team, where he was awarded Defensive MVP, Conference Team, All-District Team, and All-State Academic Team awards. While attending Samford, Blake plans to student Business Management with a Sports Marketing/Analytics Concentration. In addition to the University Fellows, he will be a member of Ragland Scholars, Global Mission Scholars, and the IMPACT program. Following graduation, Blake aspires to work in sports business as a member of a professional soccer team's front office or a member of non-profit sports organization.