ABOUT NEXT STEP with Passion and Purpose
NEXT STEP with Passion and Purpose is dedicated to empowering high school athletes in their transition to college athletics. We provide a comprehensive 8-week curriculum coupled with 8 months of on-campus support. Our goal is to prepare young women and men for the rigors of college life as athletes, aiming to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and longing to return home.
MEET THE COACH
WILLETTE WHITE
As an accomplished college athlete who went on to coach college basketball for over a decade, Willette is very familiar with the challenges that come with being a student athlete. Throughout her time as director of women's basketball administration and operations, Willette has dedicated her career to serving student athletes and their families. She created the NEXT STEP with Passion and Purpose program to continue this mission. No one is better equipped to help student athletes thrive during such a crucial transition in their lives.