The Player Development Pod

If you want to know what player development is this video defines this incredible area of impact for athletes. Here's How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1szCtF_AbRxSdBa3fiS1vEVjBGPIZL1qqxpZNIYqk-aA/edit?usp=sharing 2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.strip...

This Five Minute Friday covers how to follow up after an interview. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 2025 Player Development Summit - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d About Ed Jones II Who? Ed...

I was not prepared for the email I received about a possible position in the NFL. One MAJOR mistake cost me an opportunity. Find out what that mistake was in this video AND DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE. - 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Player Development Interview Workshop - https://forms.gle/V9qfAEExUUMGouz59 Player Development Webina...

I recently attended a webinar presented by the NFL Player Engagment office. After attending the webinar, I wanted to do a quick study on those who are in the player engagement roles at the 32 teams in the NFL. This video dives deep into what I learned from the study. - 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Player Development Academy - 8 Week...

This Five Minute Friday covers what to do in an interview when you don't fully understand the role of the person interviewing you. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones....

The 2025 Player Development Summit will be in Kansas City on May 29-31. This video provides additional details about the summit. Hope to see you there. Get you EARLY BIRD Ticket while they last: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Here's How You Can Sponsor the 2025 Player Development Summit: https://forms.gle/UDu8F2wjSN1HRC4U9 - About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development ne...

If you have asked: What is player development? How do I get into player development? How do I create impact in player development? Then this is the webinar for you. Player Development Webinar, REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing - Create Your Own Player Development Plan Course: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.think...

Being interviewed is a great step in the hiring process, BUT are you giving too much away in your interviews? Let's dive in to how you can share your player development philosophy, plan, and other pertinent information without GIVING IT ALL AWAY. - 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Player Development Academy - 8 Week Program Waiting List:...

The NFL Player Engagment department held a webinar which provide some inside information on what player engagement is in the NFL. I was one of the 525+ people who attended and I am sharing what I learned during this webinar in this video here. - 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Player Development Academy - 8 Week Program Waiting List: ht...

Osman Kamara joins The Player Development Pod to talk about his role with the Oregon Ducks Football Team. In this episode you will hear about his journey as the youngest P4 Director of Player Development, the Oregon Ducks player development model, and why he LOVES fries. He is a young man with wisdom beyond his years. If you love seeing how developing players off the field can impact them in all a...

This Five Minute Friday covers what to do when you are interviewing for a job and you see a role you don't know about or haven't done. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d Player Development Academy -...

Yes, you read the title correctly. I wrote about this in my Player Development Newsletter and it really took off, you can find that here: I was in a transition in 2022 and once I made the decision to sow roots in Kansas City, the opportunities that weren't there suddenly came. They were great opportunities but I had to decline. In this video I talk about the following: - Why I declined the intervi...

This Five Minute Friday covers the highs and lows of player development. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jo...

The 2025 Player Development Summit will be in KANSAS CITY! We are excited to move this player development learning experience from a virtual event to an in person event. Stay updated on the #25PDSummit here: https://forms.gle/s7tjG5SdhAYxFD2u5 - Player Development Academy - 8 Week Program Waiting List: https://forms.gle/XiefyGwdxbtoBxqr8 Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substa...

his Five Minute Friday covers the highs and lows of player development. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jon...

This Five Minute Friday covers the coming growth of the player development position. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 About Ed Jones I...

Looking to create a player development plan? This is the workshop for you. Blueprint document: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/blueprintdoc Player Development Plan Deep Dive Online Course: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-plan-beginners Coaching Workshop: https://forms.gle/zS1YKa6AgDdBqsN27 Workshop Testimonial: https://forms.gle/XfnR...

This Five Minute Friday covers the mindset and personal skills you need to succeed in player development. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8...

What is Player Development? This is the most common question I am asked. So I took time to answer this question in detail with this workshop. Hope this answers any questions you may have about player development. If you have any other questions, please ask. - The Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/oeRr27ZQuMcj7y4u6 Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-r...

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Recruiting is a NECESSARY part of college football. Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program. I also believe player development are the veins for that lifeblood. This podcast talks about how the player development position, role, and department can help provide value to the recruiting process. - The Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/oeRr27ZQuMcj7y4u6 Player Development Guide eBook:...

This Five Minute Friday covers how to create a game plan for college athletes. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 About Ed Jones II Who?...

I sat down with Fernando Velasco, the Director of Player Engagment for the Atlanta Falcons, to talk his player development journey. From a former player who was impacted by those who were in the role to the one who impacts players through the role, Fernando shares it all. This was my first in person interview and I am thankful Fernando made time for this player development community. Follow Fernan...

The first week of the college football season is over and there are so many teams who have suffered their first loss of the season. As my old boss used to say "Don't Let One Loss Become TWO!" Here are three beneficial actions you can take to ensure your players and the program successfully move on from the loss to the next game. - Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogra...

This Five Minute Friday covers how to quantify player development impact. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed J...