The Player Development Pod

Election Day will be here in November and now is a GREAT time to prepare you athletes to vote. In this episode I detail three easy ways to ensure you have prepared your athletes to exercise their civic duty. - The Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/BfKLtr9hjRZRSNLAA Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/beyond-the-field-volume-1-pdf About Ed...

This Five Minute Friday covers advice to young professionals. 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 Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones. Ed is...

We have all talked about it! There are multiple videos, articles, and stories out on realignment. NOW IT IS HERE. College football is back and the frequent flyer miles are about to hit an all time HIGH. In this video I will talk about the three major concerns, three focus areas, and three outcomes which are present because of conference realignment. - Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.bt...

This Five Minute Friday covers how a student in college can get into the player development space. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Student Guide to Player Development: https://forms.gle/QQa6e917SvZi73xy6 Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6...

School is BACK! The first week of school is very important for the athletes you serve. It also a pivotal week where you can engage the campus and your community. In this video, I discuss how you can engage the campus and community during the first week of school and how that can pay dividends for you coming season. - Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/...

This Five Minute Friday covers how to individualize programming within a sports team. 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 Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989 About Ed Jones...

How do I get into plyer development? This is the NUMBER ONE question I get from so many. In this podcast, I will discuss the 5 steps that can help you get into the player development role. Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/beyond-the-field-volume-1-pdf Player Development Cohort: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxSMTZHarhhEJrW8j5VNKo4lhwHQN...

This Five Minute Friday covers how to get into 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 Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones....

This Five Minute Friday covers how to individualize programming within a sports team. 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 Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989 About Ed Jones...

In Part 2 of my player development journey, I talk about how I was able to transition between 3 D1 football programs in the player development role. - The Player Development Guide eBook: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/products/beyond-the-field-the Player Development Workshop: https://forms.gle/5fNmxMtFnjw4b8bw8 - About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd...

How do I get in player development? How did you get in player development? I have always found it easier to answer the first question and give advice to those who are looking to get into player development. But, when it came to people asking me about my path into player development, I would usually say I was hired from being a high school coach and leave it there as if there were no similarities t...

Five Minute Fridays! 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 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who served in the player development role for University of Houston, University...

This Five Minute Friday covers the question of player development and high school athletics. 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 About Ed Jones II Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who ser...

The Player Development Plan Blueprint Workshop is THE workshop for those in and interested in player development. In this workshop we will cover the things necessary for a foundational blueprint to create impact in the lives of athletes. Those who will attend can expect the following: Interactive Session Player Development Clarity Understanding the Importance of a Plan Creation of a Player Develop...

Readers Are Leaders. What book or books have helped you in your professional career? Today I am sharing the books that helped me in the player development role and the books that would help me if I was in the player development role today. Share your book recommendations below. Book Links: Legacy - https://amzn.to/3XQUHYm Building a Story Brand - https://amzn.to/3zzO6r3 The Bible - https://amzn.to...

JJ Redick spoke about player development, more specifically holistic player development at the press conference introducing Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. As a player development nerd, I was excited to hear this. In this video I share my thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakes holistic player development plan JJ Redick shared. If you're new to the player development welcome. I define player develop...

We have all seen it on our job descriptions! OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Some of us dread being given these duties. BUT, I believe that some of these duties can provide extreme value to our career and role. In this video I will talk about 7 assignments I received and the benefits each of them provided me. Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6 FREE Player Development Workshop...

How do I get into player development? This is a question I am asked constantly, so I wanted to take time to help those who are interested. In this podcast I lead you through 10 questions you must answer before you start. Don't rush these questions. Take your time as these questions will be a great compass of your player development journey. Let me know you answers in the comments. - Are you lo...

1.04 MILLION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN UNITED STATES 7.8% will play college football. 92.2% will not. But, how do you develop the 100% in YOUR locker room? Listen to this episode to find out how you can begin that process today. - Need help creating COMPREHENSIVE plan? Click here: https://forms.gle/6CypqeC3FzX1a9Lv6 - PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE. - COACHING Player Development Coaching...

Willis Whalen of the NFLPA took time to talk about the value the NFLPA provides to college football programs through their "Business of Football" programming. I was able to watch Willis present and I recommend this FREE presentation to EVERY college football program. Contact Willis Whalen Email: willis.whalen@nflpa.com Phone: 202-756-9158 - Beyond The Field! We help people create impactf...

Gus Felder, Executive Director of Player Development for Nebraska Football, invited me to speak at the 2024 Husker Football Senior Business Seminar. It was an absolute honor. While the Huskers were in KC, I got a chance to interview Gus in-person. In the interview he details the Husker Player Development Program and so much more. Gus has been incredible to me in my career and personally, you will...

I was fortunate to be asked to speak at the 2024 Husker Football Senior Business Seminar. This was an absolute honor for me as I grew up watching the Huskers dominate on the gridiron. This was also an honor because I personally know Gus Felder, Executive Director of Player Development, for the Nebraska Huskers Football Team. I respect all he is doing to enhance the experience of the student-athlet...

It's been a week since the 2024 Player Development Conference and it is time to recap the SUCCESSFUL event. Get the recorded sessions here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or 2024 Player Development Conference Newsletter Recap: https://open.substack.com/pub/beyondthefield/p/2024-player-development-conference?r=35b7n2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web - NEWSLETTER The Player Devel...

I was once a sports management student and know how it feels to have a professional in the sports industry make time and impart wisdom and knowledge in your journey. My desire will always be to help the students who have seen the growth in player development and are interested. With that said, in answering questions I noticed there are frequently asked questions. These questions I love answering b...

THE 2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IS TWO WEEKS AWAY! Purchase your ticket here: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference Today we revisit a programming panel from last year's conference. The panel speakers are: JP Abercrumbie, Darien Harris, Kevin Washington, Tobruk Blaine, and Ashley Goodman. - Player Development Conference Giveaway: https://forms.gle/1xqFzx3jZmVdoKxV6 Sponsor Player Deve...