Take the NxtStep in Your game

Individual soccer development designed to help players improve outside of their team environment. Train in person in Wilmington, NC or work with Coach Tyler online from anywhere.

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Online Coaching

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Film Review

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What is NxtStep Football?

Team training is built around developing the team. NxtStep Football focuses on developing the individual.

Every player has different strengths, weaknesses, goals, and areas of their game that need attention. NxtStep provides players with the individualized coaching, feedback, and direction they may not always get in a team environment.

Through individual training, film analysis, and personalized development plans, we help players understand what they need to improve and give them a clear path to take the next step in their game.

TRAIN
Private training, small-group training, and weekly clinics.

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ANALYZE
Individual film review with detailed feedback.

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DEVELOP
Ongoing online coaching and personalized development programming.

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Meet Coach Tyler

Tyler Kroma is the founder and co-owner of NxtStep Football and a coach focused on helping players take the next step in their development. His experience includes coaching at Cape Fear Community College, IMG Academy, and Wilmington Hammerheads, working with players across a variety of ages and competitive levels.

After playing collegiately at Cape Fear Community College and Belmont Abbey College, Tyler moved into coaching with a focus on individual player development. He created NxtStep to give players the personalized attention, feedback, and direction they may not always receive in a team environment.

More about our Coaches

  • “Our son’s coach continues to compliment his finishing and how well he has improved in front of goal. The first thing he says is, ‘Coach Tyler taught me that!’ Tyler has made a tremendous impact on both his development as a player and his confidence in the game.”

    — NxtStep Parent

  • “We’ve seen tremendous growth in our son since he started working with Coach Tyler. His development, along with the progress we’ve seen from the other players, speaks to the impact Tyler has had through his coaching. We’re incredibly thankful for everything he has done for our son and the group.”

    — NxtStep Parent

  • “Even though the training was online, everything felt individualized and specific to what I needed as a player. The sessions were well thought out, had a clear purpose, and helped me continue developing and reach the next level in my game.”

    — NxtStep Player

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Online coaching starts with an individual player assessment to understand your position, current level, goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. From there, Coach Tyler creates an Individual Development Plan and personalized training program designed specifically for you. Depending on your membership, you can also receive weekly check-ins, film analysis, direct messaging, progress reviews, and one-on-one coaching calls.

  • No. NxtStep Online Coaching is designed for players anywhere. Your training program, feedback, communication, and film analysis can all be completed remotely.

  • Your training schedule is built around you. Coach Tyler considers your team practices, games, schedule, goals, and development needs when creating your program. The goal is to add purposeful individual work without interfering with your team commitments or recovery.

  • Your personalized training program is delivered digitally and includes the sessions, exercises, and development areas Coach Tyler wants you to focus on. Programs are updated monthly, with additional adjustments available for Elite members when needed.

  • Players who have film analysis included in their membership will receive instructions for submitting their game film digitally. Coach Tyler will review the footage and use relevant moments to provide feedback and help guide future development.

  • Performance and Elite members have direct messaging access to Coach Tyler. Messages will typically receive a response within 24–48 hours, with Elite members receiving priority communication.

  • Yes. Online coaching memberships are month-to-month and can be canceled before the next billing period. There are no long-term contracts required.

Contact us.

nxtstepfootball@gmail.com
(910)-859-3390