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The Player Development Pod
By Edward Jones IISports
The Player Development Pod episodes
- Putting Together A Successful Game Plan for College Athletes - Five Minute Fridays
This Five Minute Friday covers how to create a game plan for college athletes.
These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.
Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9
100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1
Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6
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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Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or
Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
6 min - Fernando Velasco, Director of Player Development, Atlanta Falcons - In Person Interview
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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Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
56 min - Three Things You MUST DO After The 1st Loss of the Season. These WILL Help Keep YOUR TEAM Locked In.
The first week of the college football season is over and there are so many teams who have suffered their first loss of the season.
As my old boss used to say "Don't Let One Loss Become TWO!"
Here are three beneficial actions you can take to ensure your players and the program successfully move on from the loss to the next game.
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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/
-
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
13 min - How to Quantify Impact in the Player Development Role - Five Minute Fridays
This Five Minute Friday covers how to quantify player development impact.
These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.
Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9
100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1
Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6
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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Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or
Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
6 min - Election Day is COMING! Three EASY Ways to Prepare Your Athletes to VOTE!
Election Day will be here in November and now is a GREAT time to prepare you athletes to vote.
In this episode I detail three easy ways to ensure you have prepared your athletes to exercise their civic duty.
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The Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/BfKLtr9hjRZRSNLAA
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/
-
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
21 min - My Advice to Young Professionals Getting in Player Development - Five Minute Fridays
This Five Minute Friday covers advice to young professionals.
These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.
Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9
100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1
Player Development Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989
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/
-
Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or
Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
8 min - The REAL Concerns with the Conference Realignment that is NOW HERE! COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK!
We have all talked about it!
There are multiple videos, articles, and stories out on realignment. NOW IT IS HERE.
College football is back and the frequent flyer miles are about to hit an all time HIGH.
In this video I will talk about the three major concerns, three focus areas, and three outcomes which are present because of conference realignment.
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Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/beyond-the-field-volume-1-pdf
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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/
-
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
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23 min - How Can I Get Into Player Development as a College Student? - Five Minute Fridays
This Five Minute Friday covers how a student in college can get into the player development space.
These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.
Student Guide to Player Development: https://forms.gle/QQa6e917SvZi73xy6
Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9
100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1
Player Development Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989
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/
-
Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or
Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
6 min - SCHOOL IS BACK! Here's How YOU Can Engage YOUR Campus and Community During the 1ST Week of School
School is BACK!
The first week of school is very important for the athletes you serve. It also a pivotal week where you can engage the campus and your community.
In this video, I discuss how you can engage the campus and community during the first week of school and how that can pay dividends for you coming season.
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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/
-
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
10 min - How DO I Practice Self-Care in Such A Demanding Profession? - Five Minute Fridays
This Five Minute Friday covers how to individualize programming within a sports team.
These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.
Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9
100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1
Player Development Workshop: https://forms.gle/hjH2a7kR6cxEdK989
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/
-
Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or
Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6
Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9
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
COACHING
Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9
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
COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections
6 min
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.