The NextOne is what counts.

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

Cohort 2: Applications open for 2027
In volleyball, the game moves fast. Whether you just won or just lost, the only thing that matters is being ready for the next one.

Why NextOne?

NextOne is a free and remote fellowship program that guides participants through career development, resume building, personal branding, and networking, with guest speakers who join to share their experiences and insights..

Fellows build real career skills with the opportunity to return after graduating from the program and lead a cohort of their own.

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 real networking conversations underway. Plus lifetime access to the NextOne Alumni Network on LinkedIn.

04

Lead the Next Cohort

Graduates can apply to come back and host a future cohort, passing on what they learned to the next class of fellows.

September

Resume & Personal Brand

Tailoring your resume, LinkedIn, and using AI to build a personal website.
October

Internship Search & Application Strategy

Finding the right opportunities and reaching out the right way.
November

Networking & Interviewing

Showing up confident and ready for every conversation.

NextOne

Applications for Cohort 1 are closed. A small cohort of collegiate club athletes will be selected for cohort 2 early 2027. Free to apply, free to participate.

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Cohort 1: September – November 2026

Cohort 2: Early 2027


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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