The Player Development Pod

The Player Development Pod

By Edward Jones IISports
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The Player Development Pod episodes

  • What is Player Development? 7 Things YOU NEED To Know.

    It is Player Development hiring season and with that being said this is the first podcast episode of a eight episode podcast series giving you tools and understanding through this time.


    You can find more information about the coming podcast episodes here: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/p/player-development-hiring-season


    Player Development Interview Workshop: https://forms.gle/rSxRqauP2c1wkg3i6


    What is Player Development? 7 Things You Need To Know Blog: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/player-development-tell-me-more

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    COURSES

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

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


    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


    NEWSLETTER

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


    COACHING

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


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

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Pre-Sale Ticket - $30 OFF LIMITED TIME: https://buy.stripe.com/eVabJ96dMaiCacg145

    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


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    31 min
  • You MUST Have This Updated At ALL Times - Player Development Tip of the Week

    THE ROSTER.
    The most important piece of any program is the roster. There is not team without a roster. Nothing happens without the roster in mind.
    Make sure you always have an updated roster. communicate daily with other staff members to ensure the roster you have is correct. DO NOT ASSUME someone will take care of this for you! This is especially important during training camp.
    If you have any advice or tips you would want to hear send them here: https://forms.gle/ocRt1V9JQu5HRpFn8
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    Interested in the Player Development Guide Course, click here: ⁠https://forms.gle/5KgcujWqPgq8eNYq6⁠
    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
  • What is Player Development? The MOST Frequently Asked Question - Player Development Question of the Week

    What is Player Development?
    This is the most frequently asked question we receive.
    Player development has many facets and can take shape in many different forms. At the end of the day it comes down to creating impact in the lives of athletes.
    How would you define player development? What would you add to our definition?
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    Want YOUR questions answered? Send them here: https://forms.gle/S6oQcKYxMkKRWoN4A
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    Interested in the Player Development Guide Course, click here: ⁠https://forms.gle/5KgcujWqPgq8eNYq6⁠
    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

    3 min
  • Beyond The Field SKYROCKETED in 2023! The 4 Player Development Resources YOU CAN EXPECT in 2024!

    2023 was a GREAT year for Beyond The Field! This would not have happened without YOUR support.


    This video celebrates your unwavering support and what's to come in 2024. Here are some things to expect in 2024:

    - Player Development Pod changes

    - 2024 Player Development Conference

    - Webinars

    -Workshops


    LIKE this video if YOU have supported Beyond The Field in anyway.

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    COURSES

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

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


    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


    NEWSLETTER

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


    COACHING

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


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

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    Player Development Conference:

    Conference Pre-Sale Ticket - $30 OFF LIMITED TIME: https://buy.stripe.com/eVabJ96dMaiCacg145

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

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    HAVE A GREAT REST OF 2023! SEE YOU IN 2024!

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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


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    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!

    32 min
  • 4 Ways to MAXIMIZE Your Player Development Impact in 2024!

    Below are the FOUR ways to maximize YOUR impact in player development:

    COURSES
    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/
    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6
    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
    NEWSLETTER
    The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=35b7n2
    COACHING
    Player Development Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7
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    Player Development Conference:
    Conference Pre-Sale Ticket - $30 OFF LIMITED TIME: https://buy.stripe.com/eVabJ96dMaiCacg145
    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6-HAVE A GREAT REST OF 2023! SEE YOU IN 2024!
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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

    8 min
  • 100 PROVEN Player Development Tips! The CHEAT CODE!
    100 Player Development Tips: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/100-player-development-tips
    Player Development Courses:
    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/
    Player Development LIVE Cohort Course Interest: https://forms.gle/8Wj9BaTsMXXkWEdV6
    Player Development Professional Coaching Program Interest: https://forms.gle/Pbaw2KjAovTncJTD7
    Player Development Conference:
    Conference Pre-Sale Ticket - $30 OFF LIMITED TIME: https://buy.stripe.com/eVabJ96dMaiCacg145
    Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/rc9rKEnsFeYqmpKU6
    Player Development 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
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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
    1 hr 8 min
  • Purpose in the Journeys - Kevin Washington, Director of Player Development, Texas Football

    Kevin Washington is one of the most impactful professionals in the sports industry. He possess a unique gift of bringing out the best in those who are around him. He has been in the Director of Player Development role for the University of Texas Football Team for 7 years.

    In this episode I sit down and talk with Kevin about the different journeys he has been on i life and how he has been able to continue his purpose on these different paths.
    Follow Kevin Washington:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevWash630
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevwash630/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-washington-b6458631/
    Kevin Washington Bio:
    Kevin Washington has made a career at the intersection of athletics, leadership, and character development. At The University of Texas at Austin, he serves as the Director of Player Development. In this role, he works to prepare student-athletes for success beyond the football field, turning athletes into young men of character prepared for life and work. Kevin is responsible for having created the 4Ever Texas program, which has been adopted by the entire University of Texas Athletic Department. Before coming to UT Austin, Kevin worked with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in two different university settings. His passion for this work comes from his experience as a student-athlete and his desire to ensure that success doesn’t end with competition but becomes a strong foundation for the next steps a student-athlete will take in their life and career.
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    Player Development Resources:
    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/
    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
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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

    1 hr 2 min
  • ELITE Event Management! Taking The Player Development Conference to the NEXT LEVEL! - Evin Norman, Founder of Next Level Branding

    The Player Development Conference was a HUGE success! A major proponent of this success was the event operations and event management by Next Level Branding. Their Founder and CEO Evin Norman visits The Player Development Pod to discuss the conference, her business and so much more.

    Follow Evin Norman here:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evinnorman/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlevelbranding/
    Website: https://www.nxtlevelbranding.com/
    Evin Norman Bio:
    A native of Fairfield, Alabama, a suburb outside Birmingham, Evin naturally gravitated toward sports at an early age. Evin attended Auburn University, where she competed as a hurdler on the Women’s Track and Field Team and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing. After years of working in the banking and insurance industries, she returned to her passion for sports by obtaining a Master of Science in Sport Management from Jacksonville State University. Evin has spent the last five years working in College Football Recruiting for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Kansas, and the University of Missouri football programs. Some of her responsibilities in previous roles have included planning and overseeing recruiting visits and events, assisting with the initial eligibility for high school recruits, working with Creatives for social media and recruiting campaigns, and organizing community service activities. She was a founding member of the University of Missouri's of Female Athletes Minorities at Mizzou (FAMM), a student organization created in 2020 to provide female minority student-athletes with a safe space during a critical time. She was selected as a participant in the 2021 NFL Women's Careers in Football Forum, the 2021-2022 Tampa Bay Women's Summit for Careers in Sports, and the 2022 GALvanize Atlanta Falcons Camp.
    Website: https://www.nxtlevelbranding.com/
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    Interested in the Player Development Guide Course, click here: ⁠https://forms.gle/5KgcujWqPgq8eNYq6⁠
    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

    44 min
  • The Second Act: Inspiring The Journeys of Former Players - Antoine McClain, Director of Former Player Engagement and Development, Clemson Football

    Antoine McClain is providing championship level guidance for former players of the Clemson University Football Program. He is leads one of the important initiatives of Clemson's P.A.W. Journey program. P.A.W. Journey is legendary in the player/athlete development space. They are the foundation many use for their programs around the world. P.A.W. Journey year after year shows you win on and off the field at an ELITE level.
    Antoine sits down and shares his path to his current position and the many things he does in the role.
    Follow Antoine McClain:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-mcclain/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmPGUesBsm/?img_index=1
    Antoine McClain Bio:
    Antoine McClain, who played in the NFL from 2012-17, joined Clemson after working in student-athlete development and academic services at the collegiate level as well as player engagement and relations at the National Football League from 2018-20.
    He joined the Tigers from UNC Charlotte, where he served as the Director of Student-Athlete Development, ensuring that the 49ers student-athletes had the opportunity to develop life and leadership skills while charting a path towards their career goals. He also oversaw the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and helped provide student-athletes with the resources and tools necessary to excel in each aspect of their collegiate life.
    Prior to his role with at UNC Charlotte, McClain spent nine months at the University of Tennessee as a Student Athlete Development Coordinator, and a year and a half in the Player Engagement and Relations office of the National Football League. He also served as a counselor with Grand Canyon University athletics, monitoring academic progress and total wellness.
    McClain played offensive for the Tigers from 2008-11, earning third-team all-ACC honors and a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll. In his college career, he played in 54 games while making 41 starts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and spent time with the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals during his professional career.
    McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology with a minor in athletic leadership from Clemson in 2017. He completed his Athlete Development Specialist Certification from the University of Florida in 2020.
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    If you would like more guidance in the player development role, email [email protected] and let me know how I can champion your player development journey.
    If you are interested in the Player Development Guide Course, click here: https://forms.gle/5KgcujWqPgq8eNYq6
    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

    51 min
  • Head Coach FIRED or HIRED! THREE WAYS To Navigate the Harsh Realities of Coaching Transitions
    The coaching carousel is in full effect and this coaching transitions effect the player development role. These transitions are never fun and can create a lot of unknowns. In the podcast you will learn three ways to navigate these transitions.
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    Player Development Resources:
    Guide to Player Development Online Course: https://edward-s-site-ca17.thinkific.com/
    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
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    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: [email protected]
    Navigating Coaching Transitions: https://www.btfprogram.com/playerdevelopment-blog/three-actions-to-take-during-a-coaching-transition
    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
    13 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…