The Player Development Pod

By Edward Jones II

The Player Development Podcast exists to provide player development education to professionals, students and those who have an interest in this great career. Tune in and find out how you can create ge... more

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May 14, 2023 Ja Needs Help! - 3 Ways I Would Help Him
Ja Morant has allegedly been spotted on social media again with a gun during a live video. Rather than poke fun at or tear this young man down, I have decided to share the 3 ways I would help him.

I sincerely hope he changes and matures off the field. He is young and still has a lot to learn. If anyone from the Memphis Grizzlies needs help with this process I am here.

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May 09, 2023 What Value Do You Provide RIGHT NOW? - Player Development for Beginners - Part Three
What VALUE do you provide RIGHT NOW?!
Do you want to work in Player Development, but don’t know where to start? This episode and this series is for you. This is part three of a five-part series detailing how to start working in player development.
In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II discusses the third step in getting closer to your first player development position. You need to know the value you can provide a program, organization, or franchise immediately. If the person on the other side of your opportunity asks you, what can you do for us today? What is your answer?
Listen to this episode to find out more about centering and being confident in answering the question with the value you provide.

Additional Complimentary Episodes
Player Development for Beginners - Part One: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/player-development-for-beginners-part-one-want-to-work/id1613969372?i=1000610696404
Player Development for Beginners - Part Two: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/player-development-for-beginners-part-two-no-one-cares/id1613969372?i=1000611421992

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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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May 08, 2023 Kelce Brothers Share Their Experiences with Player Development on New Heights Podcast
The Kelce Brothers talked about player development on their NFL Draft themed New Heights podcast episode. I found what they shared to be very informative and wanted to bring the awareness they brought the position to the ONLY podcast dedicated to the player development they defined.

In this episode I break down five clips in which Jason and Travis Kelce shared their experiences with and the benefits of player development with the 92%.

Jason and Travis thank you for shedding positive light on the player development role. The episode detailing player development is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfl-draft-recap-why-jalen-carter-fits-in-philly-and/id1643745036?i=1000611571382

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Player Development Blogs
Growth Theory: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/b6fk8li1ywws40b7qrx622ui00xft5
Growth Data: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/zdu6w1hne7b0g36wcsb0k3hbzcr6sw

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May 02, 2023 No One Cares About Your Passion! Have a Plan! - Player Development for Beginners - Part Two
“No one cares about your passion until you have a plan.”
Do you want to work in Player Development, but don’t know where to start? This episode and this series is for you. This is part two of a five-part series detailing how to start working in player development.
In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II discusses the second step in getting closer to your first player development position. You must have a plan, any plan created before you can begin in the position. As mentioned earlier, everyone is passionate about helping athletes, but how many people have a plan.
Listen to this episode to find out how to begin a player development plan.
Additional Complimentary Episodes
How To Begin A Career In Player Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-begin-a-career-in-player-development/id1613969372?i=1000557461996
How To Start A Player Development Program https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-start-a-player-development-program/id1613969372?i=1000567376480
7 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-my-first-year/id1613969372?i=1000570798763
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6min
May 01, 2023 He Poked The Bear! Here’s 6 Ways To Help Dillon Brooks in the Aftermath
* The audio of this episode was taken from a YouTube video I created on the topic.*

Dillon Brooks is getting COOKED right now for his words and actions during the 2023 1st Round matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

BUT, my passion is player development and as I was scrolling through social media, I stopped and thought about if I were in the role of player development for the Memphis Grizzles how I would handle his situation.

This video details the six ways I would help Dillon in the situation he currently is in.

Hope he continues to have a long career in the NBA.

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April 26, 2023 Want to Work in Player Development? Do Your Research! - Player Development for Beginners - Part One
Do you want to work in Player Development, but don’t know where to start? This episode and this series is for you. This is part one of a five-part series detailing how to start working in player development.
In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II discusses the first step in getting closer to your first player development position. The first thing you must do is do your research on the position and those in the role.
Listen to this episode to find out the best ways to do your research.
Additional Complimentary Episodes
How To Begin A Career In Player Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-begin-a-career-in-player-development/id1613969372?i=1000557461996
How To Start A Player Development Program https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-start-a-player-development-program/id1613969372?i=1000567376480
7 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-my-first-year/id1613969372?i=1000570798763
The Truth About Working In Player Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-working-in-player-development/id1613969372?i=1000571083087
Head Coaches This Is Player Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/head-coaches-this-is-player-development/id1613969372?i=1000593449685
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7min
April 05, 2023 Player Development Conference - Mission, Vision, Goals and So Much More
The Player Development Conference is less than TWO MONTHS AWAY.

In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II discusses the mission, vision, and goals of the conference. He also provides multiple updates about the Player Development Conference as well.

If you’re interested in attending, take the time to listen to this episode.

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ATS Brochure: https://mcusercontent.com/9317df6f7028dc89f151e44e3/files/1c3c9658-05be-04cc-607a-778366aa4371/ATS_2022_23_Brochure_Compressed.pdf
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8min
March 28, 2023 Quality Over Quantity - Do Something Better One Time - Drew Davis, Certified Life and Performance Coach
The way we do things can be more effective than how many times we do them. Quality Over Quantity is not only a reality we’ve all experienced in life, but it is the company Drew Davis has created to continue his impact around the world.
This series is about the reasons I love player development and one of the main reasons are the people who impact your program. Drew is a certified life and performance coach who will help your program as they navigate the success and failure.
No matter what Drew does, his work is quality. You will enjoy this conversation with the most interesting man in 2023.
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Learn More About Drew Here:
Drew J. Davis is a Certified Life & Performance Coach working with student & professional athletes and currently resides in Los Angeles, Ca.. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and is a proud graduate of Montbello High school. He obtained 26 full-ride athletic scholarships but ultimately chose the University of Oregon in December of 2006 to continue his education and athletic career. During high school, he held a 4.0 GPA and graduated early in order to attend the U of O in the Spring of 2007. He was awarded the Franklin D. Watkins Award which is given to the most prestigious African-American male student-athlete in the nation. Drew played wide receiver for the Ducks & helped to elevate the school as they won back to back Pac 10 Championships for the first time in school history his final two seasons. He was also a primary contributor in the Ducks reaching their first National Championship during the 2010-2011 season. He graduated with a degree in psychology and was later selected as a free agent in 2011 by the Atlanta Falcons where he played for four years. Drew knew he wanted to contribute more to the development of student-athletes off the field with their life and career endeavors & believed he would be better suited in this area due to his passion for helping others. Drew was hired by his former college coach, Chip Kelly, as the Director of Player Development at The University of California, Los Angeles in 2018. Drew worked directly with UCLA student-athletes off the field providing assistance in areas such as resumes, cover letters, internships, community service, health and wellness, and career preparation. Drew has aspirations of being a Sports and Performance Psychologist to assist high performing individuals reach their full potential in their career and life. Drew is an advocate for mentoring children and young adults while championing the importance of literacy. After completing his 4th year with the UCLA Bruins, Drew made the decision to start his own business full time. Drew specializes in life, career, and mental performance coaching. Drew started Quality over Quantity LLC to reach people who could benefit from having a coach to assist in reaching & discovering their optimal performance levels, goals, aspirations, and discovering their passions. He looks forward to working with teams, universities, and organizations as his business grows to reach as many of those in need of his services. Drew has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Certificate in Advanced Leadership, is a certified Life Coach through Life Purpose Institute, studied Sport Coaching at the University of Denver, and currently attends The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles California & will graduate in May of 2023 with an Associates in Occupational Studies.
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March 20, 2023 The Lessons I Learned From My First Year of Podcasting
The Player Development Pod is ONE YEAR old!

Where has the time gone?! It has been ONE YEAR since this podcast was launched on March 20,2022.

In creating this podcast, I had no clue the impact it would have. Today, I share the three things I’ve learned from my first year of podcasting.

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March 14, 2023 The Ways Podcasting Can Create Opportunities In YOUR Life - Jonathan Jones
“Podcasting is intimate. You have the opportunity to intentionally build a one to one connection with someone even though the model is for man.” – Jonathan Jones
With 400+ podcast episodes recorded Jonathan Jones is an expert in the podcasting world. He has helped many others, including OUR HOST Ed Jones II, begin successful money-making podcasts of their own.
In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II sits down with Jonathan as he talks about the opportunities podcast create.
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Jonathan Jones, 2-time best-selling author, 2-time TEDx speaker, and host of Beyond the Ball with Jonathan Jones!
He believes in helping student-athletes successfully transition from college to career. He strives to add value to each and every audience that he shares by making certain that they leave with hands-on tangible strategies for success.
He has been featured on CBS News and has influenced students ranging from elementary school to college. Some of his previous clients include the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Vanderbilt University, University of Louisiana Monroe, West Virginia University, and Baylor University.
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