Trina Olsen, Founder
Trina was a high school physical education teacher and coach of 10 years in Reno, Nevada when she helped one of her under-exposed athletes find a college athletic program using home video footage. A former college athlete herself, Trina began developing her idea into Next Play Productions that now helps athletes, parents, and high school/club coaches connect with college recruiters using video and online technology.

This entrepreneurial idea landed Trina on ABC’s Good Morning America with Robin Roberts in 2005 and 2006 when she was recognized for her vision to help under-exposed athletes get the chance they deserve. In 2007, Next Play’s Online Video Profiles incorporated new video technology to connect athletes and recruiters even more efficiently and effectively. Today, Trina  works daily to make Next Play the most utilized and prized recruitment "tool box" in the world.  Trina now works full-time on Next Play’s Business Development.

Tim Burnett - Lead Editor and Videographer

Prior to Tim's arrival at Next Play as our lead editor and videographer, Tim was a video production professional for his own outdoor TV show for 5 years. His creativity and expertise combined with his high school football and basketball career made him a perfect fit onto the Next Play staff.

Tim moved to Reno in 2007 and has been the backbone of Next Play's production excellence ever since.  He has never missed a deadline on any project and is the ingenuity and integrity behind much of Next Play's succes in helping athletes and their families achieve their dreams.

Tim spends his spare time with his wife and kids and continues to be an avid outdoorsman.

Lou Stien - Editor and Videographer

Sports are a big part of Lou's life.  He was a three sport athlete in high school, lettering in soccer, swimming, and tennis. He still enjoys playing soccer in an adult league.  He is an avid golfer in warm weather and a snowboarder when the winter hits the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  When he needs a break from his active life, Lou usually ends up on the couch where he watches football regligiously through the fall and basketball into the spring.

As an athlete and avid sports fan who is also trained in videography/editing, Lou's position at Next Play was a perfect fit. Lou has been filming and editing sports videos for Next Play for over 3 years.

Scott Lazear - Videographer

Scott came to Next Play over 3 years ago because of his experience in videography and his love of sports.  Scott saw Next Play as an opportunity to combine his passions while helping student-athletes get an edge in the world of college recruitment. 

Scott enjoys just about anything to do with water, snow, dirt and athletics. He films Next Play's extreme sport videography in addition to our court and field sports.  He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Beth Hendricks - Softball Consultant

Beth has been an intrical part of Next Play's softball development because of her experience in softball, exercise physiology, and college program expertise. A scholarship player for Adams State College in Alamosa, CO, she fine-tuned her softball knowledge as a grad assistant for the team and assisted regularly in the video-recruitment process. She also filmed athletes and analyzed the footage to develop individualized coaching techniques that she continues to use today. Beth earned her bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology and completed her masters in Health and Physical Education. 

Beth is meticulous in her desire to help kids find the college program that is the right fit for their abilities. She is a valued part of the Next Play consulting team and can be contacted personally to help you in your recruiting endeavors by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it