ATHLETE CAREER PLATFORM

Your career doesn't end when the game does

NextPlay helps professional basketball players plan, prepare, and launch their second career — with personal coaching, structured programs, and a community of athletes who get it.

120+
ATHLETES HELPED
94%
PLACED IN 6 MONTHS
3
PARTNER ASSOCIATIONS
UPCOMING SESSION
MK
Career Discovery Call
with Tomas · Today 15:00
Session 3 of 5 · Plan creation phase
Trusted by
Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL)Lithuanian Basketball Association (LBA)KK Žalgiris FoundationEuroLeague Players Association
How it works
From your last game to your next role
Four clear steps — no guesswork, no wasted time.
01

Apply in 5 minutes

Tell us where you are in your journey. No CV needed — just a quick form and a short intro about what you're looking for.

02

Get matched

We pair you with a career coach who understands your sport, your timeline, and your post-playing ambitions.

03

Build your plan

Together you build a structured roadmap — skills, goals, timelines, and milestones tailored to you.

04

Land your role

Coaching, connections, workshops, and community support until you've made the move and settled in.

What we offer
Everything an athlete needs, in one place
From personal 1-on-1 coaching to self-paced programs and community support — pick what works for you.

1:1 Personal Sessions

Work directly with a career coach on your goals, mindset, and action plan. Fully personalised to where you are in your journey.

From €100 / session

Subscription Programs

Monthly access to recorded lectures, masterclasses, and worksheets. Learn at your own pace between seasons.

From €29 / month

Personal Branding

Build your public image and online presence. Turn your athletic story into a professional asset employers and media notice.

Workshop · 3 hrs

Public Speaking

From team rooms to boardrooms — learn to tell your story, present with confidence, and open doors through your voice.

Workshop · 4 hrs

Social Media Management

Strategy, content creation, and audience building. Learn to use your platform to attract opportunities after the sport.

Workshop · 2 hrs

Career Workshops

Structured group sessions on CVs, interviews, and networking. Run with associations and open to all registered athletes.

Group · €80 per player
Skills catalog
Life skills no one taught you in the locker room
Personal branding
4 modules · 2.5 hrs
Interview skills
5 modules · 3 hrs
Public speaking
6 modules · 4 hrs
Social media strategy
3 modules · 2 hrs
Financial literacy
4 modules · 3.5 hrs
Networking essentials
3 modules · 2 hrs
Entrepreneurship basics
5 modules · 4 hrs
Leadership mindset
4 modules · 3 hrs
Success stories
Athletes who took the next step
★★★★★

"I had 12 seasons in professional basketball and no idea what came next. NextPlay gave me a structure I didn't know I needed. Six months later I was running player development at a top-division club."

★★★★★

"The personal branding workshop changed how I see my own story. I'm not just 'a retired athlete' — I'm someone with a decade of leadership, resilience, and performance at the highest level."

★★★★★

"I was sceptical at first. But the mentors on NextPlay had actually been through it — they weren't coaches reading from a textbook. Real stories, real advice, real results."

Open doors
Your next step is closer than you think
Internships, mentors, and industry connections — curated for athletes ready to move.
All Internships Meet a mentor Networking Job openings
INTERNSHIP

Sport Marketing Intern

Puma — Baltic Region

Support the regional marketing team with athlete partnership campaigns and social content. Flexible hours, ideal for active players.

Vilnius, LT3 monthsPart-time
INTERNSHIP

Youth Coaching Academy Intern

KK Žalgiris Foundation

Work alongside senior coaches in youth development programmes. Build your coaching credentials while still playing professionally.

Kaunas, LT6 monthsWeekends
JOB OPENING

Brand Ambassador

Under Armour Lithuania

Represent the brand at events, on social channels, and in partnership activations. Looking for athletes with an engaged following.

RemoteOngoingPaid
Meet a mentor
Book 30 minutes with someone who's been there
MENTOR
RJ
Renaldas Juška
Former LKL Pro → Sports Director, Rytas
Retired at 31 after 12 seasons. Now runs athlete recruitment and development at BC Rytas. Happy to talk about the mental side of transitioning and how to get into sports management.
Sports managementNetworkingLeadership
MENTOR
EK
Erika Kazlauskienė
Ex-FIBA Player → Founder, SportBrand.lt
Built a personal branding agency from scratch after retiring from basketball. Specialises in helping athletes monetise their story and grow their online presence strategically.
Personal brandingSocial mediaEntrepreneurship
SPECIALIST
DM
Domas Marcinkus
Career Coach — Sport & Education sector
Career counsellor specialising in athletes entering higher education or corporate roles. Has helped 60+ players apply to European universities and MBA programmes.
University admissionsCVs & interviewsMBA pathways
Sharing hub
Connect. Share. Grow together.
All Seeking advice Opportunities Success stories
MK
Marius Karpavičius
Ex-LKL · 3 seasons · 2 days ago
Seeking advice
Just finished my last contract. Starting to look into sports management degrees. Has anyone done the ISDE programme in Madrid? Would love to connect with someone who has experience with that route.
12 repliesConnectShare
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Lukas Andriuška
Alumni · Vilnius · 1 week ago
Opportunity
My company is looking for a brand ambassador with an athlete background — fitness/wellness sector. Part-time, flexible hours, great for someone still playing. Message me if interested.
5 repliesConnectShare
JP
Jūratė Paulauskienė
Alumni · Kaunas · 3 days ago
Success story
Six months ago I had no idea what I was going to do after retiring. Today I signed my contract as youth development coordinator at KK Žalgiris. NextPlay connected me with the right people.
47 likes24 repliesShare
Alumni network

Stay connected with every athlete who has come through NextPlay. A growing network of former players now working in sport, business, education, and media — all ready to help the next one in line.

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Events
Live workshops, talks, and networking
MAY
8

Personal Branding Workshop — Build your story online

Hosted by Tomas Zubrys · Vilnius, Lithuania · 18:30

In person
MAY
15

Q&A with Alumni — Real stories, real paths after basketball

Online · Zoom · Open to all NextPlay members · 19:00

Online
JUN
3

Public Speaking Intensive — Two days, real results

Kaunas · LBA Sports Academy · Weekend workshop · 09:00–17:00

Workshop
JUN
20

NextPlay Alumni Networking Night — Summer 2026

Vilnius rooftop · 89 alumni confirmed · Members only

Members only
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Free 30-minute discovery call — no commitment
Matched with a coach who knows your sport
Flexible — built around your training schedule
Used by 120+ professional athletes

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