What's Next Starts Here
Personalized baseball training that builds better athletes: on the field, in the gym, and in life. Every first session includes an assessment of your athletes needs, goals, and path towards success. This is the next step in advancing your career further within baseball, life, and what's next.
WHY "WHAT'S NEXT"
My Mission and Short Philosophy
My name is Shane Battle Tucker, and baseball has shaped who I am. I spent five years competing at the Division I level, winning two NEC Championships, earning a 1.9 ERA in my best season, and graduating with a degree in Health Sciences. Along the way, I trained in elite facilities, learned how to build velocity (throwing up to 94 mph), and balanced life as a student-athlete with a 3.8 GPA.
But more important than the stats, I discovered a deeper passion: not just for playing baseball, but for helping others grow through it. The lessons I learned, about resilience, accountability, confidence, and culture; now guide everything I teach.
I believe elite performance starts with understanding the athlete, not copying someone else's mechanics.
Every athlete receives individualized coaching built around movement quality, biomechanics, strength, mobility, and long-term development. My goal isn't just to improve performance today, it's to help athletes build skills that continue to improve for years to come.
Coaching Built Around You
At What's Next Athletics, coaching begins with understanding the athlete.
Instead of asking every player to fit one model, we evaluate how you move, identify opportunities for improvement, and build a plan that matches your current abilities and long-term goals.
Whether you're trying to throw harder, move more efficiently, return from injury, or simply become a more complete athlete, every recommendation is made with your individual needs in mind.
Because lasting improvement comes from understanding why you're training—not just following instructions.
