Train With Athletes
Who Have Been
There.
Direct access to Division 1 athletes—learn how they train and compete.
Train with D1 Athletes. Learn what they actually know.
Train with D1 Athletes. Learn what they actually know.
We help athletes unlock their full potential by connecting them with Division 1 athletes.
About US
NextAthletes was founded on a simple truth: access changes everything.
Our founder competed as an international student-athlete at Sacramento State, where the gap between aspiration and guidance became impossible to ignore. The recruiting process, the mental demands of Division I competition, the realities of elite athletic life — this knowledge existed, but it wasn't equally available to every athlete.
We built NextAthletes to close that gap.
Our platform connects competitive athletes with Division I and professional athletes who offer more than technical instruction. They provide perspective — on the recruiting journey, the mental and physical demands of elite competition, and the standards required to perform at the highest level. This is mentorship grounded in lived experience, not theory.
We launched in tennis and are expanding across sports. What remains constant is our commitment: to make elite athletic mentorship accessible to every serious athlete, regardless of background, geography, or connections.
Exceptional athletes aren't defined by where they come from. They're defined by where they're headed.
NextAthletes. Elite mentorship, made accessible.
What We Offer
Mentorship -Advanced
Service
Advanced gives athletes monthly analysis, weekly coaching calls, and ongoing support to build consistency, improve understanding, and accelerate progress.
Mentorship -Premium
Service
Premium delivers complete, high-level development through in-depth video analysis, weekly coaching and mentorship, personalized fitness programming, and priority support — built for athletes ready to compete at a higher level.
Tournament Coaching & Analysis
Match Day Pro puts a NextAthletes coach courtside at your junior's tournament match in the LA and Orange County area. Pre-match warm-up, mental prep, live match charting, and a post-match feedback session — all wrapped into a performance summary and personalized training plan.
College Pathway Consulting
A 45-minute virtual session giving international student-athletes and their families clarity on the path to NCAA college sports in the US. Led by a coach who made the same move, get firsthand insight and direct answers on eligibility, recruitment, visas, and daily life as an international student-athlete.
Connect with Division 1 Mentors
Patrick — Taiwan (English/Mandarin)
Sacramento State: Tennis
Tyler — Canada (English)
University of New Mexico: Tennis
Victor — Brazil (English/Portuguese/Spanish)
San Diego State: Tennis
Built with insights from Division 1 and pro athletes, our training is designed for real results — not just practice.
Athletes choose NextAthletes because they want more than basic drills. They want real insights, proven training, and guidance from athletes who have competed at the highest level.
Start Your Development
Share a few key details about your athletic journey, including your current level, training environment, goals, and the areas you feel need the most attention.
From there, you can book a free 30-minute consultation where we will discuss your current development, identify what may be limiting your progress, and clarify what you should be focusing on next.
The goal of this session is to give you honest guidance, greater clarity, and a more structured path forward.