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 Fernando here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-velasco-0063501b3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidfromwrens/?hl=en

Twitter: https://x.com/Fernandochoices

Velasco Family Foundation: https://www.velascofamilyfoundation.org/

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Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/beyond-the-field-volume-1-pdf

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 of Kansas, and Baylor University football teams rising to the role of assistant athletic director. Ed has now since transitioned into the role of founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, where he helps impactful people create player development plans.

In addition to being the founder of Beyond The Field, Ed is a two-time author, speaker, creator of The Player Development Pod, The Player Development Conference, The Player Development Newsletter, and the Beginners Guide to Player Development Course. Ed has also facilitated multiple Player Development Guide cohorts.

Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/

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CONTENT

The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/products/beyond-the-field-the

100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1

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Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections