VIRTUAL COHORTS
Designed for athletes and coaches who want to grow beyond X’s and O’s.
We deliver a holistic, curriculum-based development experience focused on the real skills needed to lead, connect, and sustain performance.
The Assist Cohort
Designed for Collegiate Basketball Coaches and Support Staff
Sunday Cohort: Oct 4 - Oct 25 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST
Next Play Athlete
Mental Performance, Identity and Leadership Coaching for Basketball Players
MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH THE PROS
Middle school, high school, college, and the pros are four very different seasons in an athlete's life, each with its own pressures, identity questions, and turning points.
Next Play Athlete meets you in every one, building the mental performance, identity, and leadership skills that outlast any single season on the court.
Built for every athlete who plays this game.
This Is Not Passive Professional Development.
It Is Practical Growth, Guided By Those Who Have Lived It.
Every facilitator has both expertise and lived experience in sport. Our curriculum is developed by professionals across:
- Sport Psychology
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Nutrition / Dietetics
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Therapy / Mental Wellness
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Athletic Administration
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High School Coaching
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Collegiate Coaching
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Professional Coaching
EACH COHORT EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Live Virtual Cohort Sessions
Interactive group learning from multiple sports and levels.
1:1 Coaching Session
Every participant receives an individual coaching session for personalized support and growth.
Community + Accountability
Learn alongside other athletes and coaches navigating the same challenges.
Practical Resources
Frameworks, reflection tools, and leadership takeaways to implement immediately.
THE ASSIST COHORT
FOR COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF
YOU POUR INTO EVERYONE ELSE.
THIS SPACE IS FOR YOU.
The modern collegiate coaching role demands more than ever: recruiting, leadership, player development, emotional support, scouting, culture-building, and constant pressure. Yet coaches are often expected to manage it all without intentional support for their own growth, leadership, and well-being. The Assist Cohort was created to change that.
It is a virtual leadership and development experience for collegiate basketball assistant coaches and support staff. Led by former Division I and professional coaches through Next Play Sport, it provides a trusted space for leadership growth, resilience, communication, career development, accountability, and connection within the profession.
NEXT PLAY ATHLETE
HOW IT WORKS
Eight weekly sessions built on the N.E.X.T. Framework.
Join a small cohort of 4 to 6 athletes, or work 1:1.
Pair it with on-court training, or take it on its own.
THE N.E.X.T. ARC
Over eight weeks, you'll work through four areas:
Nourish Self: identity and self-worth beyond stats and playing time
Empower Relationship: communication with coaches, teammates, and parents or guardians
eXpress Healthy Performance: confidence, focus, and performing under pressure
Transform Your Life: a personal vision and plan you carry on and off the court
HOW EACH TRACK WORKS
Middle school and high school: Weekly sessions are athlete-only. Parents or guardians join an intake call before Week 1 and a wrap-up call after Week 8 to share themes, growth areas, and next steps.
College and pro: Sessions are athlete-only throughout, with any additional touchpoints coordinated directly with the athlete.
After your track: Continue with 1:1 coaching every other week for $300 per month.
