The Player Development Pod

The Player Development Pod

By Edward Jones IISports
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The Player Development Pod episodes

  • The Future of Player Development - 8 Major Impacts Revisited from 2021. Was I RIGHT or WRONG?

    In 2021 I wrote the following blog (https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/sac7obqf4lwr8t5wyn4y5xvo8hlxqp) on the future of player development.


    In today's episode we look back and see if I was RIGHT or WRONG on the where the future would lead us.

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    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

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    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

    27 min
  • 7 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year in Player Development
    2016 was my FIRST year in player development for the University of Houston Football Team.
    GO COOGS (c/o '09)
    I wouldn't trade it. It was a NEW experience and I learned so much.
    With that said here are the 7 things I wish I knew before starting the role.
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    NEWSLETTER
    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com
    COURSES
    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/
    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6
    WORKSHOPS
    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6
    COACHING
    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7
    BOOKS
    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook
    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development
    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips
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    Player Development Conference:
    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6
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    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
    20 min
  • 8 Things I Would Look for in a HIRE for a Player Development Role

    I never had the pleasure of hiring someone in the player development role. BUT I WAS PREPARED for my moment.


    In this video, I discuss the 8 qualities/skills I would look for in hiring someone to the player development team.

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    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

    $30 OFF Early Bird Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/eVabJ96dMaiCacg145

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    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


    Equipment used in the video

    Camera: https://amzn.to/3PypJOH

    Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3vhIyzx

    Mic: https://amzn.to/3GLw19H

    Lighting: https://amzn.to/3roDTKv

    Bookcase: https://amzn.to/45184oR

    Background Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ppa4RW


    Hey, just a quick heads-up! When you use my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission, which helps support my content creation. Thanks so much for your support!


    17 min
  • Here Are The 6 Groups HIRED When a College Football Head Coach TAKES OVER a Program

    Head Coaches hire the following groups when they have the keys to a new program.


    What do you think is the most important hire?

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    Player Development Newsletter mentioned in video: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/p/interested-in-player-development

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    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES


    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

    -

    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

    12 min
  • 3 Interview Tips for Your Next Player Development Interview. YOU GOT THIS!

    Here a 3 interview tips for your next player development interview. This will help you be more prepared than you may have previously been.

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    Player Development Interview Workshop: https://forms.gle/eNjjyAXcpEZLTFgB6

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    Podcast with Alex Brown (mentioned in episode)

    Alex and Ed - First Podcast: https://www.upcloseinpersonnel.com/post/listen-now-to-episode-4-featuring-ku-director-of-player-development-ed-jones

    Alex and Ed - Second Podcast: https://www.upcloseinpersonnel.com/post/listen-now-to-ep-42-featuring-ed-jones

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    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

    -

    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


    Equipment used in the video

    Camera: https://amzn.to/3PypJOH

    Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3vhIyzx

    Mic: https://amzn.to/3GLw19H

    Lighting: https://amzn.to/3roDTKv

    Bookcase: https://amzn.to/45184oR

    Background Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ppa4RW


    Hey, just a quick heads-up! When you use my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission, which helps support my content creation. Thanks so much for your support!


    17 min
  • 20 Player Development Tips - Tips of the Week Combined

    All the remaining 20 player development tips from our YouTube series have been combined here.

    Hope you enjoy.

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    If you have any advice or tips you would want to hear send them here: https://forms.gle/ocRt1V9JQu5HRpFn8

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    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES


    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=35b7n2


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

    -

    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

    1 hr 11 min
  • 20 Player Development Questions Answered - Questions of the Week Combined

    All the remaining 20 player development questions from our YouTube series have been combined here.

    Hope you enjoy.

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    Want YOUR questions answered? Send them here: https://forms.gle/S6oQcKYxMkKRWoN4A
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    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES


    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=35b7n2


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    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

    1 hr 15 min
  • Interested in PLAYER DEVELOPMENT? Here are 10 Things to Consider.

    There are a majority of you who are listening to this podcast who are interested in player development. You may find yourself in one of the following categories:


    Interested in being in the player development role.


    Interested in learning about player development.


    Interested in creating player development for your program.


    Interested in creating a player development role.


    Interested in professionally developing while in the role.


    Wherever you find yourself this podcast will help you.

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    10 Things to Consider Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/il6xsz4d0pyyj0lyxmxxkqbfd1tq31

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    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES


    NEWSLETTER

    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=35b7n2


    COURSES

    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/

    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6


    WORKSHOPS

    Player Development Workshops: https://forms.gle/inu24b4kkZwJEA3H6


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7


    BOOKS

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/hc-guide-to-player-development


    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6

    -

    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

    32 min
  • Keep a RECORD of ALL Player Communication - Player Development Tip of the Week

    Player Communication.
    Make sure you keep a record of all player communication. The video details the three ways logging communication can help you in the player development role.
    If you have any advice or tips you would want to hear send them here: https://forms.gle/ocRt1V9JQu5HRpFn8
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    Listen to The Player Development Pod here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/btf_program⁠
    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
    Tag on Social: #ThePDPod #BeyondTheField

    4 min
  • Looking to Get into Player Development? Check Out These Five HELPFUL Tips. - Player Development Question of the Week

    How do I get into player development?
    This is a very common question I am asked. While there is no direct path into player development, this video provide five helpful tips for those looking for a career in player development.
    Want YOUR questions answered? Send them here: https://forms.gle/S6oQcKYxMkKRWoN4A
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    Listen to The Player Development Pod here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/btf_program⁠
    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
    Tag on Social: #ThePDPod #BeyondTheField

    5 min

About The Player Development Pod

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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…