Developed Here

We Develop Athletes Within and Beyond the Game

For Teams & Organizations

Nextory Network partners with high school, colleges and athletic programs to deliver structured player development, life skills training, and athlete transition support. Our mission is grounded in serving with LOVE, PASSION and PURPOSE to uplift Individuals, organizations and communities — We welcome you!

  • Life skills & Decision Making

  • Career Development & Networking

  • NIL & Personal Branding Education

  • Mental Performance & Identity

Former client of DeQuan Render.
Former client of DeQuan Render.

Nextory Athlete Development Program

Career & Transition Development

Designed to help athletes embrace their full potential outside of sports.

  • Resume + LinkedIn for athletes

  • Career exploration + networking

  • Life after sports

  • A structured 4-week+ program to define your direction, build your brand, and execute with confidence.

Life skills & Decision Making

Comprehensive programs address the whole athlete focusing on mental, emotional, and physical department.

  • Real-world scenarios athletes actually face

  • Social media, discipline, and accountability

  • Avoiding costly off-field mistakes

NIL & Personal Brand

Navigate the world of Name, Image and Likeness.

  • Building a personal brand

  • Content + visibility strategy

  • Understanding brand deals + opportunities

  • Media (photography + videography + commercial)

Athlete Strategy Session (1:1)

Experts share insights and best practices on athletic department, sports science, and personal growth.

  • Clarity

  • 30-day plan

  • Career direction

  • Identify your strengths & career paths

  • Map out your next steps

Career Strategy, Personal Brand Development, and Mentorship - designed for life beyond the game

Career Strategy, Personal Brand Development, and Mentorship - designed for life beyond the game

“De’Quan helped me map out a clear career path that matched my strengths and goals. I left with confidence and a real direction for what’s next”

Alex

“We cleaned up my LinkedIn, built a story behind my athletic experience, and I started getting interviews within weeks in the technology space”

Jacob

“De’Quan understands the athlete mindset. Running track at University of Texas has brought me into new life heights, but De’Quan’s mentorship alone made a huge diffidence in how I approached life after sports”

Ashlee

“I played football at University of Illinois; my girlfriend and I met De’Quan in 2019 when visiting Chicago, IL. I admire his energy, consistency, and transparency in helping people. I kept in touch with DeQuan and he helped me transform my image and improved my LinkedIn. Amazing dude!”

— Michael

Your Questions, Answered

How do I know if I’m ready for athlete transition coaching?

If you’re feeling uncertain about what’s next after sports, overwhelmed by options, or you want a clear plan for career/brand/opportunity, you’re ready. Most athletes don’t need more motivation — they need direction and a strategy.


What can I expect from the Strategy Call?

You’ll leave with clarity on your next best move and a 30-day action plan. We’ll cover where you are today, what you want next, and the exact steps to start building momentum.


What kinds of careers do you help athletes pursue?

We don’t “force” one career path. We Identify roles that matches your strengths and interests, then build a plan to get there. This can include corporate roles, entrepreneurship, coaching, media and more.