The next one doesn't care
about the last one.

A fellowship for collegiate club athletes building confidence for every job application, interview, and networking conversation.

Fully Remote Cohort 1: September – November 2026
"In volleyball, every point ends and the next one begins immediately. Whether you just won or just lost, the only thing that matters is being ready for what comes next."

The NextOne Mindset

Every athlete knows how to reset. NextOne takes that instinct and channels it into your professional career.

Whatever comes next, whether it is a job application, an interview, or a setback, you show up for it with confidence. That's it.

How It Works

01

Apply & Get Selected

Fill out a short application on the website. A small cohort of fellows is selected for each program cycle.

02

Train for 3 Months

Each month includes one virtual group session and 1-on-1 coaching sessions. Fully remote, founder-led, and built around what each fellow actually needs. Guest speakers are brought in throughout the cohort to share their experience and insights.

03

Graduate Ready

Leave with a polished resume, active applications out, and at least one real networking conversation started. Plus lifetime access to the NextOne Alumni Network on LinkedIn.

September

Resume & Personal Brand

Build the foundation everything else runs on.
October

Internship Search & Application Strategy

Get into the market with a real plan.
November

Networking & Interviewing

Show up ready before deadlines hit.

What You'll Build

Resume & Brand

Build a resume you're proud of and a LinkedIn profile that tells your story as an athlete entering the professional world.

Job Search Strategy

Learn where to find internships, how to tailor your application, and how to think about volume vs. quality in your search.

Networking

Learn how to cold message on LinkedIn, request informational interviews, and build real professional relationships from scratch.

Interviewing

Learn how to tell your story as an athlete, walk into any interview with confidence, and turn your experience into your strongest asset.

NextOne

Applications for Cohort 1 are opening soon. A small cohort of collegiate club athletes will be selected. Free to apply, free to participate.

Apply Now

Cohort 1 runs September – November 2026

Leadership

James McKenna

Founder

UNC Charlotte CS graduate and Network Analyst at Duke Energy. Four years leading the men's volleyball club as President, VP, Social Media Manager, and Team Captain. Committed to helping the next generation of club athletes find their path.

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