Initial introduction between Next Play Consulting team and the student-athlete / parents

Understand the student-athlete’s academic and athletic goals

Next Play Consulting team to create a personalized schedule for the student-athlete (weekly meetings recommended)

A recommended short-list of colleges based on the student’s goals and preferences will be generated

A framework of each college’s academic and athletic standards will be created to plan for the necessary expectations to be met

Next Play Consulting will leverage their experiences and internal network to build a personalized athletic and academic roadmap, with key milestones to reach, over the course of the student-athlete’s high school career

The student and Next Play Consulting team will agree on a meeting schedule and package timeline

A personalized academic and athletic improvement plan (e.g., coursework planning, extracurricular selection, strength & conditions and sport-specific training programs, etc.) will be created for the student-athlete and we will continuously track progress

A tailored target-list of athletic events (e.g., tournaments, showcases, college affiliated prospect camps) with the highest college coach exposure will be created and provided

Customized support with college coach outreach (e.g., email templates, phone call preparation) and engagement through our established network of college coaches

Weekly status updates will be provided to both the student and parents to ensure maintenance with our goals and timeline

Preparation with required standardized tests (e.g., ACT, SAT)

College application support including essay writing, application requirements, letters of recommendation, financial aid / scholarship management, and interview preparation

Once the student is admitted into their school of choice, Next Play Consulting will create a new, personalized plan to prepare for their college journey (e.g., major and coursework selection, athletic training programs, professional opportunities available)