The Player Development Pod

Below are the FOUR ways to maximize YOUR impact in player development: COURSES Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6 BOOKS Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https:/...

100 Player Development Tips: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips Player Development Courses: Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6 Player Development Professional Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7...

Kevin Washington is one of the most impactful professionals in the sports industry. He possess a unique gift of bringing out the best in those who are around him. He has been in the Director of Player Development role for the University of Texas Football Team for 7 years. In this episode I sit down and talk with Kevin about the different journeys he has been on i life and how he has been able to c...

The Player Development Conference was a HUGE success! A major proponent of this success was the event operations and event management by Next Level Branding. Their Founder and CEO Evin Norman visits The Player Development Pod to discuss the conference, her business and so much more. Follow Evin Norman here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evinnorman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtl...

Antoine McClain is providing championship level guidance for former players of the Clemson University Football Program. He is leads one of the important initiatives of Clemson's P.A.W. Journey program. P.A.W. Journey is legendary in the player/athlete development space. They are the foundation many use for their programs around the world. P.A.W. Journey year after year shows you win on and off...

The coaching carousel is in full effect and this coaching transitions effect the player development role. These transitions are never fun and can create a lot of unknowns. In the podcast you will learn three ways to navigate these transitions. - Player Development Resources: Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player Development Guide eBook: https:/...

There is no level of sport that doesn't need player development. With that said it can be tough for a smaller program with lesser resources to accomplish the full development potential. In this podcast episode I share the FIVE WAYS you can create player development at smaller programs. - Player Development Resources: Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.c...

I NEVER had a staff when I worked in player development. There has been a 483% increase in player development department staffs. In this video I discuss my ideal staff. - Player Development Resources: Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook Head Coaches Guide to P...

Player development is not the position you should get in to get RICH. With that said I dive into detail about what I sacrificed and what I made in the role. - Player Development Resources: Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook Head Coaches Guide to Player Develo...

It is common to see people talk about what they would do if they started over in their careers or passion, so I decided to join the craze. You'll hear the five things I would do if I started new TODAY! Guide to Player Development Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-guide Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com If I Started O...

The growth of player development is ASTRONOMICAL! In this video the growth is detailed in the following three areas: player development professionals, player development staffs and programs without player development. Guide to Player Development Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-guide Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com Pl...

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ The course has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED. Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com Beginner's Guide Course Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/beginners-guide-to-player-development-course Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/ Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Pr...

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ My first day in the player development role is one I will never forget. Listen to the THREE reasons why. First Day Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/3-things-i-learned-on-my-first-day Download Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/play...

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ The player development role is one of great influence in a program or organization. One of those areas is the coaching staff. Here are FOUR ways to support your coaches. Support Your Coaches Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/sr5eamnvpanu75yq3gc17cuq7lv6e1 Download Beginner's Guide to Pla...

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Player development is a role that has great impact on a program, but like anything there are challenges. The biggest on these is...... Biggest Challenge Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/biggest-challenge-to-player-development Download Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://www....

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ I had five player development interviews at three different universities. None of these interviews were the same and my preparation for them varied as well. In this video I will go into detail about the interviews and the lessons I learned during them in this podcast. Stick around and you'll hear bonus detail...

Beginner's Guide to Player Development: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/ Nobody wants to lose a game during the season, but losing is a CERTAINTY in sports. Here are three ways to help your program bounce back after a loss. Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/ Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Facebook - https://www.face...

The semester has begun and SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. Player Development can play a HUGE roll in starting the semester off right for the athletes. Listen for how that is a possibility in the video. - If you learned anything from this podcast episode PRESS the like and subscribe button. Need guidance in the player development role? Email info@btfprogram.com and let me know how I can champion your player...

I was fortunate to speak at the Texas Tech Football Senior Retreat. This was the first time I spoke to a college football team in THREE YEARS. I am close friends with many on this staff and I was excited they allowed me this opportunity. Listen for more about my experience with the Red Raiders. WRECK 'EM. Looking for a speaker? I’m YOUR guy, get your date secured before they fill up. Email: in...

Fall Camp is WINDING DOWN. But, before you get ready for the season there are three main systems of checks you need to help players transition out of fall camp. Fall camp is an incredible opportunity for deep impact for those in the player development role. This episode is the third second part of a four part series detailing four pivotal fall camp tips for fall camp. If you learned anything from...

Fall Camp is WINDING DOWN. But, before you get ready for the season there are three main systems of checks you need to help players transition out of fall camp. Fall camp is an incredible opportunity for deep impact for those in the player development role. This episode is the third second part of a four part series detailing four pivotal fall camp tips for fall camp. If you learned anything from...

College athletics has been shaken up with conference realignment. The BIG TEN and BIG 12 have went West. What will the PAC 12 do? Will they survive? Is the ACC expanding out West? There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered. In this podcast the questions around the concerns, focus areas and outcomes are addressed. This episode looks at realignment in its relation to the player deve...

Fall Camp is HERE! This is an incredible opportunity for deep impact for those in the player development role. This episode is the second part of a four part series detailing four pivotal fall camp tips for fall camp. If you learned anything from this podcast episode PRESS the like and subscribe button. Fall Camp Tip #2 Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/fall-camp-tip-2-check-...

Fall Camp is HERE! This is an incredible opportunity for deep impact for those in the player development role. This episode is the beginning of a four part series detailing four pivotal fall camp tips for fall camp. If you learned anything from this podcast episode PRESS the like and subscribe button. Fall Camp Tip #1 Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/fall-camp-tip-one-know-t...

JUST DON'T DO IT. Here are the FIVE DON'TS of Player Development. What would you add to this list? Content Mentioned in Podcast Biggest Lesson Learned: https://youtu.be/jnyc_m9o8bk Lauren Hawkins Talks NIL: https://youtu.be/KDh5aTOeT7k FIVE DON'TS Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/5-donts-of-player-development - Interested in the Player Development Guide Course, c...