Career development in player development isn’t just about job placement—it’s about preparing athletes for a lifetime of success.

In this episode, I walk you through the Professional Development Progression, a 5-step framework from The Player Development Guide (page 123) that covers:

1️⃣ Documentation – resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles

2️⃣ Presentation – personal brand, social media presence, professional dress

3️⃣ Preparation – interviews, networking, communication skills

4️⃣ Compensation – salary negotiation, benefits, financial literacy

5️⃣ Transformation – applying it all for long-term impact

Whether you’re a director, coach, or aspiring player development professional, this roadmap will help you move athletes from the playing field into thriving careers.

📘 Resources Mentioned:

The Player Development Guide → https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8

Player Development Accelerator Assessment → https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.com

Is Your Program Player Development READY? → https://edward-jones-0amn1dyi.scoreapp.com

Player Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram

100 Tips of Player Development → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/09c6129dc1

Player Development 101 → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101

🎙 About Ed Jones II:

Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit

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