The NXT 1 Playbook: Your Ultimate Guide To Navigating the NXT 1 App

Welcome to NXT 1, the ultimate app designed to revolutionize athletic recruiting. Whether you’re an athlete striving for exposure, a parent supporting a future star, or a coach managing players, this guide will walk you through how to use NXT 1 to its fullest potential. From building standout profiles to using advanced tools for media creation and college connections, The NXT 1 Playbook is your step-by-step resource for success.

🏆 Step 1: Create an Unforgettable Profile

Your profile is your digital resume, and it’s your first impression on college coaches. With NXT 1, standing out is easy. From your athletic stats to your game highlights, this is your chance to show who you are and why you belong at the next level.

Here’s how to build a profile that gets noticed:

📝 1. Profile Setup: Show Coaches What You Bring to the Table

Your NXT 1 Profile is where coaches go to learn about you. Keep it detailed, professional, and up to date.

✅ What to Include:

• Personal Info: Height, weight, position, graduation year.

• Performance Stats: Showcase your numbers and milestones.

• Achievements: Awards, honors, and recognitions.

• Social Links: Add direct links to your social media or videos.

• Visits, Camps, Events: Add different events you are attending.

• Status: Add your commitment status, offers, and interests.

• About: Keep your bio sharp and professional.

• And much more, letting you highlight your entire recruiting.

✅ How to Update:

• During Onboarding or at any time on the Edit Profile page.

• Keep your recruiting status updated — coaches like to see progress!

Pro Tip: Re-order buttons to move your best accomplishments at the top for maximum impact!

📸 2. Live Profile Pro: Your Ultimate Digital Resume

Your profile should reflect your journey. With Profiles Pro, you can switch between different templates to fit your current goals.

✅ How to Customize:

• Make sure your entire profile is complete.

• Go to Media Pro → Profiles Pro.

• Select the profile that fits your recruiting goals.

• Add action shots, award graphics, and personalized content in Media Manager.

Pro Tip: The more complete your profile, the more likely coaches are to reach out.

🎥 3. Media Manager: Organize and Showcase Your Best Moments

Media Manager is your storage hub for all things media. From game highlights to photos of key moments, it’s all in one place — and just one click away from being added to your profile.

✅ How to Upload and Manage Media:

• Go to Manage (on mobile) or Media Manager (on desktop).

• Select Upload Content.

• Click Add to Profile → Choose the right media.

• Hit Save to Profile.

Pro Tip: Coaches love fresh content. Profiles have a “Last Updated” tracker, so when you add new highlights, they’ll know.

🚨 Update:

We are updating this to upload media directly from the Edit Profile section for a faster, streamlined experience. Stay tuned!

📣 Step 2: Dominate Your Recruiting with Media Creation

Your recruiting story deserves to be seen. NXT 1 gives you the tools to create powerful, eye-catching media that turns heads. Whether you’re celebrating a big win, announcing an offer, or sending highlight reels to coaches, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s how to make your moments unforgettable:

🖼 1. Graphics Pro: Professional Graphics in Seconds

Want eye-catching visuals? Graphics Pro lets you create stunning, personalized graphics without any design experience.

✅ What You Can Create:

• Stat Cards to highlight your best performances.

• Award Graphics to celebrate achievements.

• Offer Cards to announce college offers.

• Visit and Camp Graphics to document your recruiting journey.

• And More!

✅ How to Customize:

• Make sure your entire profile is complete to use automation.

• Go to Media Pro → Graphics Pro.

• Choose a template.

• Customize colors, text, and logos (optional)

• Download or share directly to maximize your brand.

Pro Tip: 

To use, fill out your entire profile and it will auto-fill graphics for you.

Consistent, polished graphics help build your brand. Coaches notice!

🎞 2. Mixtapes Pro: Highlight Reels Made Easy (Almost here!)

Video is the most powerful way to showcase your talent. With Mixtapes Pro, you can create dynamic highlight reels — no expensive software needed.

✅ How to Use It:

• Select clips from your uploaded media.

• Add personalized graphics to stand out.

• Export and share directly with coaches or on social media.

Pro Tip: Use your highlights to tell a story — showcase your best plays, hustle moments, and game-changing skills.

🔎 3. Profiles Pro: Choose Your Best Look

Your Live Prospect Profile is like your recruiting resume in motion. It’s where coaches will go to see your stats, videos, and offers — all in one place. Heres to find one that fits your style with awesome cover page options.

✅ Template Options:

• General Profiles: Perfect for overall exposure.

• Stat & Metric Profiles: Focus on your standout numbers.

• Offer Profiles: Showcase your latest offers and achievements.

• Academic Profiles: Showcase your major, scored, and GPA

• + Many more!

✅ How to Use a new Template:

• Choose a profile.

• Select Use Profile.

• Our system will automatically make it your Live Profile.

✅ How to Change Profiles:

• Go to Media Manager.

• Select Switch Live Profile.

• Choose the template you want to be live.

• Review your Live Profile to make sure the changes went through.

Pro Tip: Keep multiple profiles ready. Some coaches care about stats, while others want to see your other content, our cover pages make you stand out off the rip.

** Make sure your profile is complete to help power our feature for your success!

📲 4. Social Sharing Made Simple

Once your media is ready, it’s time to get it out there. NXT 1 makes sharing to social platforms or sending to coaches a breeze.

✅ Where You Can Share:

• Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook — Post your graphics and highlights.

• Personal Use — Download your media for printing or private sharing.

• Direct to Coaches — Attach videos and graphics to your emails.

✅ How to Share:

• Go to My Media or your Live Prospect Profile.

• Choose your content.

• Tap Share and select your platform.

Pro Tip: Tag relevant coaches, teams, and recruiting accounts to maximize your reach!

⚡ Your Next Move:

• Set up and customize your Live Prospect Profile.

• Create stunning visuals using Graphics Pro.

• Get your highlights ready with Mixtapes Pro.

• Share your content and track your impact.

Your recruiting journey is in your hands. Let NXT 1 help you own it. 💪

5. Print Cards & Bag Tags

Stand out at events with personalized Print Cards and Bag Tags. Include your QR code linked to your NXT 1 profile for easy access to your highlights and stats.

How to Print: (Desktop Only)

1. Go to Graphics Pro → Select “Print Cards/Bag Tags”

2. Choose a design and customize it using automation tools.

3. Select “Print” → “Save as PDF”

4. Print at a local shop or library, or at home using double-sided printing.

🚀 Step 3: Expand Your Network and Get Noticed

NXT 1 is your direct connection to college coaches across the country. Whether you’re introducing yourself, following up, or tracking your progress — we’ve got the tools to help you stand out and get recruited.

Here’s how to use NXT 1 to maximize your exposure:

📧 1. Email Campaigns: Reach 85,000+ College Coaches

Get in front of the right coaches — fast. With NXT 1 Email Campaigns, you can send personalized emails to hundreds of college coaches in minutes.

✅ How to Use It:

• Go to the Home Page and tap on Email Campaigns.

• Connect Your Email (Google or Microsoft) — it’s secure and quick.

• Choose from Smart Templates designed to make your message stand out.

• Automatically personalizes your emails to match your goals.

• Send! 🚀

Pro Tip: Track your emails and see which coaches opened and clicked your profile using our free Activity Tracking and Campaigns Sent.

NOTE:All college coach responses will go directly to your connected personal email inbox.

🎓 2. College Library: Find Your Best College Matches

Not sure where to start? The NXT 1 College Library gives you access to coaches & information from all divisions — D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO.

✅ How to Use It:

• Go to the Home Page and select College Library.

• Search Schools using filters like division, location, or conference.

• Save Your Favorites to create a personalized college list.

• Reach out directly by choosing "Contacts" > "Add to email" > Choose "templates" > and message sending to introduce yourself to coaches.

• Find information like camps, questionnaires, and academics for all schools.

Pro Tip: Easily sign up for camps you are interested in here, without having to search the web.

NOTE: All college coach responses will go directly to your connected personal email inbox.

🛠 3. Smart Templates: Save Time with Automated Personalized Messaging

No need to write emails from scratch! Our Smart Templates are built for every scenario — introductions, follow-ups, commitment announcements, and more.

✅ How to Use It:

• From the Home Page, select Smart Templates.

• Browse templates like Introduction, Interested Joining, or General, and more.

• Personalize further (optional) - templates are automatically made for you.

• Directly use email templates in the College Library or Email Campaigns.

Pro Tip: Templates are also available for social media — perfect for your bio and DM's to coaches, directly copy and paste to your social page.

📊 4. Free Activity Tracking: See Who’s Engaging with You

Want to know which coaches are viewing your emails and checking your profile? NXT 1 tracks all your activity for free — no guesswork, just insights.

✅ How to Use It:

• Select Activity Tracking from the bottom navigation bar (or side navigation on desktop).

• See Email Opens, Link Clicks, and Profile Views in real-time from messages you sent in the app.

• Prioritize Your Follow-Ups by focusing on engaged coaches.

Pro Tip: Follow up with coaches who view your profile multiple times — they’re interested!

🛡 5. QR Code Integration: Share Your Profile Instantly

Make it easy for coaches and recruiters to access your profile with your own personalized QR code. Perfect for events, camps, or visits.

✅ How to Use It:

• Go to the Home Page and tap on the QR Code Icon.

• Share your unique QR code.

• When scanned, it sends coaches directly to your NXT 1 profile.

Pro Tip: Keep your QR code ready at events. You never know when a coach will ask for your info!

⚡ Your Next Move:

• Log into the NXT 1 app.

• Start your first Email Campaign.

• Search for schools in the College Library.

• Share your profile with your QR Code.

• Track your progress with Activity Tracking.

It’s your recruiting journey. NXT 1 is here to help you own it. Let’s get to work! 💪

🔎 Step 4: Maximize Your Resources

NXT 1 is more than just a recruiting app — it’s your all-in-one resource for navigating the recruiting process like a pro. From expert tips to detailed guides, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed and ahead of the competition.

Here’s how to make the most of it:

📚 1. Guidance Hub: Your Personal Recruiting Playbook

Stay on top of your recruiting journey with expert insights and advice. The Guidance Hub is packed with resources covering:

• Best Practices for reaching out to coaches.

• Media Creation Tips to maximize your exposure.

• Recruiting Management Advice to stay organized and proactive.

✅ How to Use It:

• Go to the Recruiting Tab and select Guidance Hub.

• On the Desktop, find on the sidebar under Guidance Hub.

• Browse articles, videos, and tips from recruiting pros.

• Apply what you learn to level up your strategy.

Pro Tip: Check back weekly for updated insights and new tips!

🛠 2. Support: Step-by-Step Feature Walkthroughs

New to NXT 1 or want to explore everything it offers? Our How-To Guides provide clear instructions to help you make the most of every feature.

✅ How to Use It:

• Go to Home Page and select the Support Icon.

• Follow step-by-step tutorials for features like Graphics Pro, Email Campaigns, and Activity Tracking.

• Get tips and tricks to use NXT 1 like a recruiting expert.

Pro Tip: Stuck on something? These guides are your go-to resource for quick answers.

🏅 3. Recruiting Guidelines: Essential Tools at Your Fingertips

No need to search all over the internet. NXT 1 provides quick access to key recruiting resources like:

• NCAA ID Registration

• Recruiting Calendars to track contact periods.

• Eligibility Requirements and other must-know info.

✅ How to Use It:

• Head to the Recruiting tab and click on Recruiting Guidelines.

• On the Desktop, find on the sidebar under Recruiting Info.

• Find the resource you need and follow the provided links.

Pro Tip: Remember this section for quick access during important recruiting moments.

📰 4. Weekly Newsletters: Stay Updated and Informed

Want the latest recruiting trends, app updates, and expert tips delivered straight to your inbox? Join our exclusive NXT 1 Newsletter for weekly insights.

✅ How to Get It:

• Download the NXT 1 App and create your profile.

• Receive our newsletter during signup.

• Stay in the loop with actionable advice, feature highlights, and success stories.

Pro Tip: Don’t miss out on limited-time feature updates and recruiting tips!

⚡ Your Next Move:

• Tap into the Guidance Hub for expert advice.

• Explore the How-To Guides to master NXT 1’s features.

• Access Recruiting Info for essential resources.

• Join to our Weekly Newsletter for updates that keep you ahead.

With NXT 1, you’re not just managing your recruiting — you’re mastering it. Let’s go! 💪

Step 6: Advance the Game

NXT 1 is dedicated to helping athletes and teams take their game to the next level.

• For Athletes

  • Streamline your recruiting process, showcase your skills, and build lasting connections with college programs.

• For Teams and Coaches (Teams versions coming soon)

  • Use tools like team recruiting templates and centralized management to make team marketing easier than ever.

• Promote your athletes effectively and get noticed by top programs.

Pro Tips for Success

• Stay Consistent: Update your profile regularly with new stats, footage, and achievements.

• Engage Often: The more active you are on the app, the higher your chances of being noticed.

• Leverage Media: A strong visual presence is key to standing out in a competitive recruiting landscape.

The Future of Sports Recruiting Is Here

With NXT 1, you’re not just using a tool; you’re joining a movement. Whether it’s through powerful media creation, innovative recruiting features, or comprehensive support, NXT 1 is here to help you advance the game and achieve your goals.

Download the app today and take the first step toward transforming your recruiting journey. The future is yours—let’s make it happen!

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