For student-athletes and the schools behind them
Life after sports starts on your campus.
Next Play gives student-athletes verified professionals and career tools, from therapists and financial planners to a resume builder and interview practice, all built for the transition out of sport.
School not on Next Play yet? Sign up as an individual and connect later.
NCAA football and basketball players is drafted into a major pro league. For almost everyone else, life after sport starts at graduation.
of women's sports athletes say they constantly feel overwhelmed. Only about half feel comfortable seeking help from a licensed mental health provider on campus.
of former athletes are thriving financially, the same as non-athletes, even though they lead in purpose, community, and health.
Next Play closes that gap with career tools and trusted people, organized around the campus athletes already call home.
Sources: NCAA, Estimated Probability of Competing in Professional Athletics · NCAA Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study, 2022-23, via ESPN · Gallup, Lasting Benefits of College Sports
How athletes join
Start with your campus.
Most athletes join through their university. If yours isn't on Next Play yet, you can still get access today.
- STEP 1
Find your campus
Search for your school. Partner campuses give you access through your athletic department.
- STEP 2
Not listed? Join as an individual
Sign up on your own and connect your account to your university when it partners with us.
- STEP 3
Browse verified providers
Filter by need and location. Every profile lists how to reach that provider directly.
What Verified means. Verified means Next Play checked this business's license and documents on the date shown. It is not an endorsement or a guarantee. Learn more
The platform
A dashboard for everyone in the athlete's corner.
See what athletes, universities, and providers see when they log in.
Athletes get a home base: their Next Play plan, career tools, job applications, events, and the provider directory.
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The Life Playbook
Guidance from people who get it.
Mental health therapists
Someone who understands performance pressure, identity shifts, and life off the field.
Financial planners
From NIL money to a first paycheck, learn how to make it last.
Accountants
Taxes, budgets, and staying organized, from people who know athlete income.
Realtors
New city, first place. Trusted agents who make the move simple.
Attorneys and insurance
Contracts, leases, and coverage once university support ends.
Nutrition, training, and wellness
Dietitians, trainers, and chiropractors to keep your body moving well after competition stops.
Career tools
Tools for the next play, not just the next game.
Everything an athlete needs to land a first job, built around what they already know how to do.
Resume builder
Our athlete translator turns "team captain" and "20 hours of training a week" into bullet points employers understand.
Cover letter writer
Paste a job posting and get a tailored draft to edit and send.
Interview practice
Practice real questions, including "Why are you leaving your sport?", and get feedback.
LinkedIn profile helper
A headline and About section that tell the athlete-to-professional story.
Jobs and application tracker
Full-time roles and internships, with every application tracked in one place.
Career path explorer
A short quiz that matches interests and major to careers worth exploring.
My Next Play plan
A step-by-step checklist for each stage, from current athlete to recent grad.
Money basics
A simple budget for NIL income or a first paycheck, with a path to a verified planner.
Volunteer log
Track service hours that flow straight onto the resume.
Every tool is free for every athlete. Partner campuses add messaging, events, and Next Play Live. See what's included
Built for everyone in an athlete's corner.
Universities
Give your whole roster the directory and career tools, bring Next Play Live to campus, and report progress by team.
Partner with Next Play →Athletes
Join through your campus or on your own, and find professionals who understand your path.
Sign up →Businesses
Get listed free and verified where athletes go looking for trusted help.
Apply to be verified →Sponsors, boosters, and collectives can fund a campus or present Next Play Live. Talk with our team
In person, on campus
Next Play Live
A campus event that puts athletes in the room with employers, professionals, and former players. Built for confidence, clarity, and community.
- Panels with athletes who've made the transition
- Workshops on money, mental health, and first jobs
- Networking with local employers and verified providers
You lead the way. We'll line up the team.
Find your campus and get access to the directory today.