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The Player Development Pod
By Edward Jones IISports
The Player Development Pod episodes
- Need a Player Development Plan? Let's Create One Together RIGHT NOW!
You read the title, let's make a Player Development Plan. This plan will provide so much impact in the lives of your athletes.
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Player Development Blueprint document: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/blueprintdoc
Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/about
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
16 min - 5 Benefits of Player Development Plan and Why It's Important to Have ONE!
There are many benefits in planning, today we discuss the benefits of having a player development plan for your program and how it will help you create the impact you want to see in the lives of your athletes.
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Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/about
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
Follow:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
9 min - Here's A Breakdown of the 13 Responsibilities in the Player Development Role
This podcast episode breaks down the player development role and the responsibilities the role may have.
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Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/about
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
Follow:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
17 min - Here's Your Guide to Player Development. The Definition, Benefits, and How It Can Impact Your Team
Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Convention. In this podcast episode you will hear my speak and learn all you need to know about player development.
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Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/about
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
Follow:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
48 min - The Area You Are Overlooking in YOUR Program - Alumni. Antoine McClain Talks it's Importance.
Alumni Engagement is one of the most overlooked areas in any athletics program. At the 2025 American Football Coaches Convention in Charlotte, I had the privilege of speaking with one of the leaders in alumni engagement, Antoine McClain.
We talked strategy, highs and lows, and so much more. Here's the book he mentioned which helped him in the role: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/beyond-the-field-volume-1-pdf-Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/aboutHere’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g42025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14dPlayer Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharingPlayer Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/About Ed Jones IIWho? 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/-PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/Follow:Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_ProgramInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgramLet's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]16 min - The Player Development Academy! Evan Blasingame Shares His Experience and Why This is What You Want.
The Player Development Academy is a deeper dive into player development that allows you to gain the knowledge necessary to deepen your impact in and through player development.
Evan Blasingame share his testimonial and how the academy has impacted him personally and professionally.-Are YOU Interested in the Player Development Academy? Click here: https://forms.gle/BMaqFo9XSQ8Kne9r6About Ed Jones IIWho? 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/-PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/Follow:Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_ProgramInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgramLet's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]8 min - The Six MAIN Areas of Player Development Programs Use to Impact Impact in the Lives of Athletes
Player development looks different with every coach, team, and organization, BUT there are six main areas of player development that lead those in the role. Find out all six during this podcast episode.
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Join our Player Development Community: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-field-1931/about
Pre-order The Player Development Guide: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/the-player-development-guide-pre-order
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
Follow:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
0:00 - Podcast Introduction
0:22 - Personal Development
2:09 - Community Development
3:55 - Career Development
4:46 - 2025 Player Development Summit
5:02 - The Three Areas I Used
6:36 - Skill and Learning Development
7:23 - Leadership Development
8:27 - Relational Development
9:45 - Recap and Impactful End
11 min - Here Are 10 PROVEN Benefits of Player Development.
Here’s How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://youtu.be/x0FbEl-V3g4
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14dPlayer Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharingPlayer Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/About Ed Jones IIWho? 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/-PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/Follow:Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_ProgramInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgramLet's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]0:00 - Podcast Introduction
0:21 - Better People and Citizens
3:05 - Self Confidence
4:27 - Who? Ed Jones
4:55 - Community Engagement
6:13 - Morale
9:31 - 2025 Player Development Summit
9:46 - Winning Environment
11:07 - Identity Engagement
13:33 - Strong Alumni Engagement
16:03 - Here's How I Can Help You
16:20 - Branding
20:53 - Recruiting Advantage
23:04 - Generational Impact
26:30 - All Ten Benefits
26:47 - Impactful End
28 min - Here Are The Solutions You Are Looking for to Create Impact and Develop The Athletes In Your Program
Thank you for taking the time to listen. Your interest and support mean the world to me, and I’m excited to share the products and services I’ve developed to enhance the athlete experience and empower professionals in player development.
This episode serves as a guide to the various ways I aim to help you grow, build, and create impactful programming, whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your current work. Each offering has been designed with intention and purpose, aligning with my mission to provide holistic solutions in player development.
As you listen, you’ll learn more about each product and service, how they can benefit you, and how you can access them. I’m confident you’ll find something here that aligns with your goals and the work you’re passionate about.
Do It Yourself - Player Development Products
Books
Beyond The Field Program Guide (eBook) - https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook
Coaches Guide to Player Development (eBook) - https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development
The Player Development Guide - PRE-ORDER (Physical book) - https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/the-player-development-guide-pre-order
Course
Player Development Plan Online Course - https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-plan-beginners
Do It With You - Player Development Services
Player Development Academy - https://evening-crowd-6e2.notion.site/The-Player-Development-Academy-c4056f2ae38148dba9414c51d2f9a520
Player Development Workshops - https://forms.gle/3ykmvZJhmhwtPPQg6
1:1 Coaching - https://forms.gle/KJiK3vXWuFAxguxn9
Do It For You - Player Development Services
Speaking Opportunities - https://forms.gle/5TcHA8DSMK33pgY89
Program Creation - https://forms.gle/fb2aeGe2xj2NX2qK7
Program Evaluation - https://forms.gle/udDcSooXEL2CUjYLA
Hiring Assistance - https://forms.gle/3ZhkDFjGAnquzNnp8
27 min - What Is Player Development? Here's What It Is and How It Changed My LIFE....
If you want to know what player development is this video defines this incredible area of impact for athletes.
Here's How Beyond The Field Can Help You: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1szCtF_AbRxSdBa3fiS1vEVjBGPIZL1qqxpZNIYqk-aA/edit?usp=sharing
2025 Player Development Summit Information - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d
Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing
Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/
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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PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/
Follow:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram
Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
0:00 - Podcast Introduction
0:19 - Definition of Player Development
0:35 - My Player Development Backstory
5:45 - Impactful End
6:30 - 2025 Player Development Summit
#PlayerDevelopment
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About The Player Development Pod
From the publisher's feed
The Player Development Pod explores how to build programs that care for athletes beyond the game. Hosted by Edward Jones II—former Director of Player Development and founder of Beyond The Field—each…
episode delivers real stories, proven strategies, and expert insights from college, pro, and high school sports. Learn how to enhance the athlete experience, avoid common mistakes, and create generational impact through personal wellness, community engagement, and career development.