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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The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.

The Player Development Pod episodes:

May 02, 2024 Best Practices for Player Development Programming. What Do The Experts Say?
THE 2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IS TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Purchase your ticket here: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference

Today we revisit a programming panel from last year's conference. The panel speakers are: JP Abercrumbie, Darien Harris, Kevin Washington, Tobruk Blaine, and Ashley Goodman.
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Player Development Conference Giveaway: https://forms.gle/1xqFzx3jZmVdoKxV6
Sponsor Player Development Conference: https://forms.gle/45NTNgSgNYNvVxms9
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2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -
Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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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April 30, 2024 2024 NFL Draft Reaction and Thoughts. How Can Player Development Have an IMPACT on those Drafted?
The PICKS are all in.
The athletes have been drafted.
The graphics have been made.
The celebrations have ended.
The BTS videos are out.
The grades are coming in.

Congrats to all those players who were drafted. It's always great seeing players achieve their childhood dreams.

While watching the draft there were three thoughts that were on my mind the entire draft weekend.

NFL Draft Weekend Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/p/2024-nfl-draft-and-player-development

In this video I discuss those thoughts I had over the draft weekend. Check it out and let me know what your thoughts were on NFL Draft Weekend.

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2024 Player Development Conference Ticket: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference

2024 Conference Giveaway Link: https://forms.gle/KVErkPzUstWk9kqw9
There are three steps:
1. Click the link
2. Share your WHY.
3. Record the value you provide.

Send in a 60 second video describing what you will contribute to the player/athlete development space. You can send your videos or video links to [email protected]. You can also tag Beyond The Field to videos on social media.
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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

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

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April 23, 2024 Gus Felder, Executive Director of Player Development, Nebraska Football
This week on The Player Development Pod we take it back and visit our second most listened to interview, Gus Felder.

At the time of the interview Gus was in the Player Engagement role with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. He has since transitioned to the Player Development role with the Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team. No matter where Gus is he creates impact in the lives of others. You will learn so much about Gus listening to this podcast.

GUS WILL ALSO BE SPEAKING AT THE 2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE! So get your tickets here: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference

Gus will speak on the topic: Onboarding - The Missing Link to a Successful Start. His topic will promote the value of a well-organized process in both collegiate and professional football.

2024 Conference Giveaway Link: https://forms.gle/KVErkPzUstWk9kqw9
There are three steps:
1. Click the link
2. Share your WHY.
3.Record the value you provide.
Send in a 60 describing what you will contribute to the player/athlete development space. You can send your videos or video links to [email protected]. You can also tag Beyond The Field to videos on social media.

More about Gus Felder
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-felder-m-ed-78930044/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachFelder
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfelder/

My 3 Takeaways from this conversation:
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2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -
Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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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April 16, 2024 Alexander Martin, Director of Player Engagement, Miami Dolphins
The 2024 Player Development Conference will be one month away on April 16th!

YES, ONE MONTH! Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference

Today I am fortunate to announce Alexander Martin, Director of Player Engagement for the Miami Dolphins, will be speaking at the Player Development Conference.

Alex is well known around the industry as being one of the biggest advocates for those who are starting to work in sports or are young professionals. He uses his LinkedIn profile to repost sports jobs consistently.

His session is titled: Avoiding the Internship Olympics: When full-time preparation meets full-time opportunity.

His session information: Player development exists at both the collegiate and professional levels. As enticing as the professional level seems however, full-time positions are rarely available. Instead, a lot of pro sports teams offer internships and other “seasonal” roles to help maintain efficiency and continuity across the building. Many are taking on multiple seasonal roles and internships year-after-year hoping to land a full time role with a professional team, not realizing they may be sacrificing full-time experience in the process. This session will help future player development professionals avoid taking on multiple internships, help learn how to land a full-time role in player development, and assist in their growth as a player development professional.

Today on The Player Development Pod we re-visit one of the most listened to podcast episodes. This episode was recorded in 2022.

More about Alexander Martin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-martin-7a819077/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/__ItsAlexander
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__itsalexander/

My 3 Takeaways from this conversation: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/p/alexander-martin-miami-dolphins-will
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2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -
Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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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April 09, 2024 Meet The Director - Rod Rook-Chungong, Director of Player Development & Community Engagement, Georgia State Football
This is THE FIRST in-person interview to make The Player Development Pod Page.

This is the beginning of a series called "Meet the Director". This episode's featured director is Rod Rook-Chungong of Georgia State. I had the chance to chop it up with Rod at practice and then we went inside for an interview.

Rod is new to the role, and it has been great seeing him get this position. I met Rod in 2022, we had an initial conversation about player development and he dove head first into the Beyond The Field resources. He invested in himself and it paid off.

Listen to this quick episode to learn more about Rod and how he became the Director of Player Development & Community Engagement with Georgia State Football.

More about Rod Rook-Chungong
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-rook-chungong-37204694/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rook_41
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rook_41/
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2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -
Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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
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April 03, 2024 Savannah Bailey - GatorMade Florida Football - Senior Director of Player Relations
Savannah Bailey, Senior Director of Player Relations and GatorMade for Florida Football joins The Player Development Pod.

Savannah talks about leading the GatorMade program at Florida and how her previous stops prepared her for the role and department she leads.

If you're looking for ways to get into player development this is the podcast for you, don't miss out on absolute gems Savannah shares.

More about Savannah Bailey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannahmariabailey/
GatorMade LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gatormade/
Florida Bio: https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/staff/savannah-bailey/542
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2024 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -
Get YOUR Tickets: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdconference
Savannah will be speaking at the conference!
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/collections

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
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March 26, 2024 Keep Swinging - Justus Jones, Director of Player Development, Iowa State Football
Justus Jones, Director of Player Development for Iowa State Football joins The Player Development Pod.

Justus talks about his unique journey into the role. He has been in player development at the NFL and college level and he is a great resource for those looking to work on either.

You are going to enjoy this episode.

More about Justus Jones
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justus-jones909/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJTJones
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justustjones
Iowa State Bio: https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/justus-jones/1915
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Player Development Conference Mailing List: https://forms.gle/cRejZxrMUnvSKUNTA
Want to SPONSOR?: https://forms.gle/pGMvPKpTf1SaijRd9
Interested in Speaking at the Conference: https://forms.gle/HYjNnMWnXkG9z72ZA

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

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/

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
...more
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March 19, 2024 Group of 5 vs Power 5 Player Development - 5 Things You NEED To Know
I spent 6 years in the player development role in college football.

3 years I was on the Group of 5 level with Houston Football. 3 years I was on the Power 5 level with Kansas and Baylor Football.

There definitely were differences on both levels, today I share the 5 major things I learned in my transition from G5 to P5.
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/

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
...more
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March 16, 2024 2024 Player Development Conference Preview
Thank you so much for joining the 2024 Player Development Conference Mailing List.

The following are discussed in the video:
- Pillars of PD Conference
- Recap of 2023 PD Conference
- New Conference Structure
- Sponsorship Opportunities

Questions, comments, or concerns - email us at [email protected]

Want to SPONSOR?: https://forms.gle/pGMvPKpTf1SaijRd9

Interested in Speaking at the Conference: https://forms.gle/HYjNnMWnXkG9z72ZA
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NEWSLETTER
The Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com

COURSES
Player Development Courses: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/

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
...more
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March 12, 2024 The 10 People You MUST Know in the Player Development Role
I spent 6 years in the player development role as one person department.

In this podcast episode I discuss the 10 people you MUST KNOW in the role that will help expand the player development impact you can have in a program.
43 People to Know in the Role - External Checklist Workshop: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/external-relationships-checklist

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
...more
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FAQs about The Player Development Pod:

How many episodes does The Player Development Pod have?

The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.