What Verified means

Verified means Next Play checked this business's license and documents on the date shown. It is not an endorsement or a guarantee. We do not recommend, supervise, or take part in any business's services. Next Play is a directory. Everything between you and a business happens directly between the two of you.

What Verified means, and what it doesn't

Verified means	Verified does not mean
The business submitted the documents listed below for its category	Next Play recommends or endorses the business
We checked those documents and confirmed the license was active on public state lookups on the review date	The license is still active today, or the business has no complaints or discipline
The person who claimed the listing confirmed they are authorized to represent the business	We checked the quality, pricing, safety, or results of their work
The business agreed to the Business Listing Agreement	We performed criminal background checks or checked individual staff
The listing is re-checked at least once a year	We supervise, employ, or are responsible for the business

Unverified listings have not been reviewed by Next Play. They may have been compiled from public sources, and their details may be wrong or out of date.

What we check, by category

Category	Documents we review
Mental health therapists	State license number and status on the licensing board's public lookup; proof of professional liability insurance
Attorneys	State bar number and good standing on the state bar's public lookup
Accountants (CPAs)	State CPA license on the board of accountancy lookup
Financial planners and advisors	CFP or other credential, and FINRA BrokerCheck or SEC adviser search where it applies
Realtors	State real estate license on the commission's public lookup
Insurance agents (life, auto, home, renters, health, disability)	State insurance producer license and its lines of authority on the state department of insurance lookup
Nutritionists and dietitians	Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential or other nutrition credential, and a state license where the state requires one
Personal trainers	Current certification from a recognized certifying body, current CPR/AED certification, and proof of liability insurance
Other providers	Business registration and any license required for the service
Employers	Business registration and a company email domain that matches the company website
Volunteer organizations	Nonprofit status (IRS determination or state registration)

How verification works

1. The business claims its listing or creates a new one.
2. It uploads the documents for its category and confirms the details are true.
3. Next Play reviews the submission, within 7 days, and may ask for more information.
4. If approved, the listing shows the Verified check mark and the date it was verified.
5. Next Play re-checks at least every 12 months and when a submitted license or insurance policy expires. The business gets reminders before each date.

When a check mark comes off

We may remove the check mark, or the listing, at any time if a license expires or is disciplined, documents are not renewed, information is found to be false, we receive credible complaints, or the business breaks the Business Listing Agreement. Removing a check mark is at Next Play's discretion and is not a finding about the business.

Do your own research

Before you work with any business, verified or not:

• check its license yourself on the state board's website;
• ask about fees, qualifications, and experience with athletes;
• read reviews and ask for references; and
• if you are a current athlete, ask your compliance office before accepting any discount or offer.

Report a concern

If a listing is wrong, or you have a concern about a business's conduct, email info@makeyournextplay.com or use "Report this listing" on the listing. We review every report, but we do not mediate disputes or get involved in your relationship with the business. If you believe a licensed professional acted improperly, you can also file a complaint with their state licensing board. In an emergency, call 911.

Listing details by category

Every listing shows its name, location, phone, email, website, and Verified status. Each category then adds its own details and carries its own notice, because a therapist, an insurance agent, and a personal trainer need to tell athletes different things.

Category	Details the listing shows	Notice on the listing
Mental health therapists	License type and number, specialties, insurance accepted, sliding scale, in person or telehealth, states licensed in	General information only. For a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Financial planners and advisors	Credentials (CFP, CFA), CRD number, fiduciary or not, how they're paid (fee-only, commission, or both), account minimum, services	Next Play does not give investment advice. Every investment decision, and any gain or loss, is yours. Check the advisor on FINRA BrokerCheck.
Accountants (CPAs)	CPA license and state, services (NIL income, tax filing, bookkeeping), fee structure, virtual	Tax decisions and filings are your responsibility. Next Play does not give tax advice.
Attorneys	Bar number and states admitted, practice areas (contracts, NIL, leases), free consultation, fee structure	Contacting an attorney through Next Play does not create an attorney-client relationship with Next Play.
Realtors	License number, brokerage, areas served, buying, selling, or renting, languages	Buying, selling, or leasing a home is your decision. Review every contract, and get inspections and your own advice before you sign.
Insurance agents	License number and states, lines (life, auto, home, renters, health, disability), independent or one carrier, carriers offered	Coverage choices and policy terms are between you and the insurer. Read your policy before you buy.
Nutritionists and dietitians	Credential (RD/RDN, CSSD), state license, sports nutrition focus, in person or virtual, insurance accepted	Not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or team sports medicine staff before changing your diet. Current athletes: check every supplement with your athletic trainer.
Personal trainers	Certification and certifying body, specialties (strength, return to play, mobility), gym or location, in person or virtual, rates	Exercise carries a risk of injury. Get medical clearance first. Current athletes: coordinate with your strength and conditioning staff.
Other providers	Services, license if required, in person or virtual	Do your own research before working with any business.
Employers	Industry, locations, open roles, link to apply on their site	You apply on the employer's site, under its terms.
Volunteer organizations	Cause area, locations, roles, link to sign up	Volunteer roles are run by the organization.