The Player Development Pod

In Episode 23, Ed Jones II shares what he wishes he knew his first year in player development. If you’re interested in player development or beginning in player development, this episode is for YOU! 7 Things Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/oezbhvm0l5ep4trt4ajne2kg82yony Thank you for taking time to listen to today's episode. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE CONTENT. Visit Us: btfprogram.com Follow...

Episode 22 gets vulnerable. In the episode, Ed Jones II speaks about the things he has learned during his time since being terminated without cause. In the episode he shares the 10 things he has gained a better understanding of during this process. Terminated Without Cause Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/terminated-without-cause-reflections-edward-jones-ii/?trackingId=4ofoBnPiQHK45sN2Vsapa...

If you are a high school coach or administrator looking for new ways to impact your players, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU.    Episode 21 begins our Summer Sessions mini-series. In Summer Session One, Ed Jones II provides the blueprint high school coaches and administrators can use to create player development in their programs.    Here is the link to Ed's book. This book will provid...

Episode 20 reviews the first season of the Player Development Pod. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE PODCAST. In the episode Ed Jones II, tells you the episodes you need to listen to answer the three questions he receives the most about Player Development. They are: 1. What is Player Development? 2. How do I get into Player Development? 3. What are the best practices for Player D...

Episode 19 we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Name, Image, Likeness, commonly known as NIL. Ed Jones II had the pleasure of sitting down with Lauren Hawkins, who is on the Athlete Brand Development Staff for the University of Arkansas Athletics Department. They talked about what they thought NIL could be, what they’ve learned in the past year and what’s next for NIL. Enjoy their conversation....

Episode 18 concludes our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 34-37, the questions can be found below: Question 34: In my career, which initiative have the student-athletes been the most receptive to? Question 35: What are so...

Episode 17 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 31-33, the questions can be found below: Question 31: What are the main components that go into starting a program to assist student athletes’ development? Who hel...

Episode 16 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 28-30, the questions can be found below: Question 28: Can I discuss more about your decision to leave the coaching track and get into administration? What appeals...

Episode 15 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 25-27, the questions can be found below: Question 25: How do you assess productivity of your program? Question 26: What are some of the challenges that you face wi...

Episode 14 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 22-24, the questions can be found below: Question 22: What’s the #1 quality trait student-athletes need to learn and develop outside of their athletic performance?...

Episode 13 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 19-21, the questions can be found below: Question 19: The player development role can be overlooked; how does this help you for future roles? Question 20: How did...

Episode 12 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 16-18, the questions can be found below: Question 16: In what ways should college sports teams create programs for student-athletes to learn and grow outside their...

Beyond the Field Program is now offering consulting services! In Episode 11, Ed Jones II discusses the different services that we provide for those in the player development space and those who are interested in it. The services are as follows: 1. Staff Consulting 2. Program Evaluation 3. Program Creation 4. Player Development Education Listen in and let's work together to provide impact for your...

Episode 10 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 13-15, the questions can be found below: Question 13: What areas do player development professionals focus on? Question 14: Is mental health a part of this role? Q...

Episode 9 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 10-12, the questions can be found below: Question 10: How do you help people see the potential that you see, but they don’t recognize it yet? Question 11: How do yo...

Episode 8 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program.  Today we will cover questions 7-9, the questions can be found below:  Question 7: Where do you think player development will be in the next five years?  Question 8: What can a smal...

Episode 7 continues our series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series we will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 4-6, the questions can be found below: Question 4: How can someone begin a career in player development? Question 5: What skills are necessary for the role? Question 6: If yo...

Episode 6 begins a new series called the "Questions of Player Development". In this series, Ed Jones II will answer questions that have been collected over the past year by the Beyond the Field Program. Today's we will cover questions 1-3, the questions can be found below: Question 1: What is player development? Question 2: How does this role help a program? Question 3: When do you implement progr...

In Episode 5, Ed Jones II shares the biggest lesson he learned in player development.  Visit Us: btfprogram.com Follow Us: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram Tag Us on Social: #ThePDPod #BeyondTheField

Thank you for listening to The Player Development Pod. In Episode 4, Ed Jones II will talk about and breakdown a post that Super Bowl Champion Odell Beckham, Jr posted on LinkedIn last week.  The post can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/odellbeckhamjr_sooo-many-athletes-are-scared-to-jump-into-activity-6907418068109389827-GwTT?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desk...

In Episode 3, the topic is the growth of player development. Ed Jones II will cover the future, trends and data that are associated with this growth.  Below are links the blogs mentioned in the podcast episode.  The Future of Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/sac7obqf4lwr8t5wyn4y5xvo8hlxqp  Player Development Growth: https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/b6fk8li1ywws40b7...

In Episode 2, Ed Jones II will dive into the following aspects of player development: 1. The Definition of Player Development 2. The Enigma of Player Development 3. The Basics of Player Development If you have any questions about player development, this episode is for you. 

In Episode 1, Ed Jones II speaks about why he created the podcast, what to expect from the podcast and how things will be done on the podcast. 

Welcome to the Player Development Pod.  This trailer will answer the questions you may have about this podcast and tell you what to expect from this pod. Thank you for being here and we are excited to go on this journey with you.