n this mega episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones breaks down the full reality of the coaching carousel. You will hear the truth about firings, transitions, uncertainty, and what it looks like when the entire industry starts moving all at once.

Ed shares insider lessons from his time in player development at Houston, Kansas, and Baylor, including:

• How staff members experience the emotional highs and lows when coaches are hired or fired

• The pressure and instability families and support staff face behind the scenes

• How to support coaches during chaotic transition windows

• The three survival rules every player development professional must know

• The real hiring order when a new coach takes over a program

• Ed’s personal interviews at three different universities and the lessons each one taught him

• How to navigate being retained, being reassigned, or being let go

• A bonus section with three key tips for anyone interviewing in player development

If you have ever wondered what really happens during coach firings, buyouts, and full staff shakeups, this episode lays it all out with honesty and lived experience.

Stay tuned for information about the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, and do not forget to grab your copy of The Player Development Guide on Amazon.

This is the most comprehensive look at the coaching carousel you will find anywhere. Tune in and level up.

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🎙 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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