Build Your Athlete Brand Right Here at Home.
Support New Bern NEXT partners with Coolie Hi for Craven County youth athletic training & NIL guidance. We provide student-athletes with verified collegiate recruitment profiles, parent-approved highlight portfolios, and 1-on-1 coaching from elite collegiate mentors—100% safe, verified, and backed by our local community.
Tailored Recruiting for Craven County Athletic Programs
Dedicated highlight vaults, collegiate film breakdowns, and booster travel grants custom-built for our high school athletic pipelines.
New Bern Bears
Home of the 2022 NCHSAA 4A State Football Champions. Verified highlight lockers and direct NCAA Division I/II recruiter pipelines from Bobby Curlings Field.
Havelock Rams
Multi-time 3A State Football Champions with historic playoff dominance. Specialized HUDL breakdown reels and collegiate mentor pods from George E. MacArthur Stadium.
West Craven Eagles
Perennial playoff powerhouse producing tough, disciplined small-town talent in Vanceboro. Direct access to 252 Booster showcase travel grants and combine prep.
The “Three Plays” Framework
How Support New Bern NEXT x Coolie Hi prepares Craven County athletes for college athletics and life beyond sports.
The Verified Athletic & Academic Locker
A unified digital showcase that NCAA and NAIA coaches can trust. Highlights, film breakdowns, and official academic records in one parent-gated link.
- HUDL & YouTube Highlight Reel Embedding
- NCAA Core 16 GPA & Eligibility Calculation
- One-Tap Parent Verification Sign-Off
Craven County Youth Athletic Training & NIL Guidance
Protect your amateur eligibility while learning how to build a lasting personal brand under North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) guidelines.
- NCHSAA NIL Compliance Playbook
- Financial Literacy & Personal Branding
- Local Corporate Sponsorship Bridges
Vetted Collegiate Mentorship & Position Pods
Connect with former collegiate athletes and certified coaches who walked the path from Eastern NC high schools to Saturday football and college degrees.
- Position-Specific Film Breakdown
- Quarterback & Lineman Trench Labs
- Mental Toughness & Combine Prep
Learn From Collegiate Mentors Who Walked the Path
Our mentors have competed at the highest levels of collegiate athletics and are dedicated to coaching the next generation of Craven County talent.
Coach Darrell Vance
Specializes in secondary coverages, pre-snap film recognition, and navigating official NCAA recruiting communications.
Coach Marcus King
Specializes in route running mechanics, combine 40-yard laser starts, and speed & agility training protocols.
Dr. Elena Ramos, LAT, ATC
Leads athletic training seminars, injury prevention, recovery protocols, and joint longevity for high school athletes.
The Parent Safety Guarantee
We believe student-athlete safety comes first. No unvetted scouts, zero unmonitored direct messages, and 100% parental oversight over every recruiting contact.
🔒 1-Tap Parent Sign-Off Gate
Every highlight portfolio, academic update, and profile release requires verified parent/guardian approval before going live to college scouts.
📋 Transparent Recruiter Log
Parents receive automatic SMS/Email notifications whenever a college program views their athlete’s profile or requests film reels.
⚖️ Zero Amateurism Violations
All NIL training modules are audited against NCHSAA bylaws to ensure your athlete never risks their high school or college eligibility.
The 252 Community Booster Impact
Support New Bern Forward partners with local business leaders to fund travel micro-grants for combine registrations, showcase fees, and academic tutoring.
100% of tax-deductible contributions directly support Craven County youth athletic development.
Activate Your Locker or Join the Network
Takes less than 60 seconds. Instant parent verification pass generated upon registration.