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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 generational impact today.Edward Jones II
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  • Coaches Don’t Get Player Development… Is That Our Fault?
    Jul 10 2025

    Why don’t coaches get player development? And is that… our fault?


    In this episode, I take a raw and honest look at one of the biggest disconnects in athletics: the gap between player development and coaching. While other departments speak clearly about their contributions—coaches talk wins, academics talk GPAs, nutrition talks health—player development is often left in the shadows.


    I dive into:


    Why the value of player development isn’t obvious (and why that’s a problem)


    The three steps we must take to clearly communicate our impact


    How to translate our work into metrics, stories, and language coaches understand


    And why our silence is costing us influence and respect


    This episode is adapted from my latest LinkedIn newsletter and is a must-listen for any current or aspiring player development professional ready to elevate their voice and claim their seat at the table.


    Get Your Copy of the BOOK - The Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/4ju6ov3


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


    Player Development Plan Course: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-plan-beginners


    About Ed Jones II

    Founder | Educator | Culture Builder | Voice of the Player Development Movement

    Ed Jones II is a nationally respected authority in player development—known not just for what he does, but for how he builds people. With a career rooted in service, leadership, and transformation, Ed has impacted over 500 student-athletes across Power Five programs, including the University of Houston, the University of Kansas, and Baylor University, where he rose to Assistant Athletic Director.

    Today, he is the founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, a pioneering company that equips schools, organizations, and leaders with the structure, strategy, and soul to build intentional off-the-field experiences for athletes. Through assessments, certification programs, high-impact workshops, and strategic consulting, Ed is helping shape the future of athlete development across the country.

    He is also the creator of a fast-growing educational ecosystem that includes:

    – The Player Development Pod (200+ episodes and counting)

    – The Player Development Summit (the leading national event for professionals in the space)

    – The Player Development Newsletter (insight and strategy delivered weekly)

    – The Player Development Plan Course & Cohorts (a step-by-step blueprint for building programs that matter)

    – Three published books, including the bestselling Player Development Guide

    What sets Ed apart is his clarity. He doesn’t just speak about change—he builds systems that make it possible. Ed’s work sits at the intersection of education, athletics, and personal growth, and he’s quickly becoming the go-to mind for departments, directors, and decision-makers who want to build better, not just louder.

    If you're building a program, a department, or a career in the space of athlete development, there are two types of people:

    – Those who have connected with Ed Jones II.

    – And those who are about to.



    Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/

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    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com


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    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: edward@btfprogram.com


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  • Osman Kamara (Oregon Football) on What the NCAA House Settlement Means for Player Development
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode, I’m joined by Osman Kamara — a thought leader in athlete development whose YouTube interview is the most-watched in the space. He also delivered key insights at the 2025 Player Development Summit.


    Together, we break down:


    What the NCAA House Settlement means for athlete care and program structure


    The top concerns athletes are silently carrying right now


    How Osman uses NBA-level thinking to build innovative solutions


    Why athletes must “stay out of each other’s pockets” to thrive


    The evolving power of player development through connection, trust, and intentionality


    This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a playbook. Whether you're new to the field or leading your department, Usman drops gems you can apply today.


    🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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    Get Your Copy of the BOOK - The Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/4ju6ov3


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


    Player Development Plan Course: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-plan-beginners


    About Ed Jones II

    Founder | Educator | Culture Builder | Voice of the Player Development Movement

    Ed Jones II is a globally respected authority in player development—known not just for what he does, but for how he builds people. With a career rooted in service, leadership, and transformation, Ed has impacted over 500 student-athletes across Power Five programs, including the University of Houston, the University of Kansas, and Baylor University, where he rose to Assistant Athletic Director.

    Today, he is the founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, a pioneering company that equips schools, organizations, and leaders with the structure, strategy, and soul to build intentional off-the-field experiences for athletes. Through assessments, certification programs, high-impact workshops, and strategic consulting, Ed is helping shape the future of athlete development across the country.

    He is also the creator of a fast-growing educational ecosystem that includes:

    – The Player Development Pod (200+ episodes and counting)

    – The Player Development Summit (the leading national event for professionals in the space)

    – The Player Development Newsletter (insight and strategy delivered weekly)

    – The Player Development Plan Course & Cohorts (a step-by-step blueprint for building programs that matter)

    – Three published books, including the bestselling Player Development Guide

    What sets Ed apart is his clarity. He doesn’t just speak about change—he builds systems that make it possible. Ed’s work sits at the intersection of education, athletics, and personal growth, and he’s quickly becoming the go-to mind for departments, directors, and decision-makers who want to build better, not just louder.

    If you're building a program, a department, or a career in the space of athlete development, there are two types of people:

    – Those who have connected with Ed Jones II.

    – And those who are about to.



    Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/

    -


    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com


    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



    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: edward@btfprogram.com


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  • Let Them Know! Why Your Player Development Messaging Matters More Than Ever
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode of The Player Development Pod, I share the hard truth: our silence is costing us.

    Player development roles are being cut across college athletics—not because they’re not valuable, but because the value isn’t being communicated. Coaches and administrators can’t defend what they don’t understand. And too many of us are doing great work in the dark.

    That’s why I commissioned a study of over 150 college football player development professionals to see how visible we really are. The results were eye-opening:

    • 79% had an updated LinkedIn title

    • But only 23% had ever posted about what they do

    • 54% updated their Twitter bio

    • 44% showed their role on Instagram

    In this episode, I react to those findings and challenge everyone in the field to do one thing: Let them know. Let people know what you do, how you do it, and why it matters.

    I also break down four key ways to communicate your impact right now:

    1. Your Pitch

    2. Your Program Details

    3. Your Content

    4. Your Resume

    If you're in player development, this episode is a call to action. No more staying quiet. No more assuming people understand. It's time to speak up—for your athletes, your future, and the field as a whole.
    🎯 Take the ScoreApp assessment and join the next Player Development Accelerator: https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.com

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    BOOK - The Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/4ju6ov3


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


    Player Development Plan Course: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/courses/player-development-plan-beginners


    About Ed Jones II

    Founder | Educator | Culture Builder | Voice of the Player Development Movement

    Ed Jones II is a nationally respected authority in player development—known not just for what he does, but for how he builds people. With a career rooted in service, leadership, and transformation, Ed has impacted over 500 student-athletes across Power Five programs, including the University of Houston, the University of Kansas, and Baylor University, where he rose to Assistant Athletic Director.

    Today, he is the founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, a pioneering company that equips schools, organizations, and leaders with the structure, strategy, and soul to build intentional off-the-field experiences for athletes. Through assessments, certification programs, high-impact workshops, and strategic consulting, Ed is helping shape the future of athlete development across the country.

    He is also the creator of a fast-growing educational ecosystem that includes:

    – The Player Development Pod (200+ episodes and counting)

    – The Player Development Summit (the leading national event for professionals in the space)

    – The Player Development Newsletter (insight and strategy delivered weekly)

    – The Player Development Plan Course & Cohorts (a step-by-step blueprint for building programs that matter)

    – Three published books, including the bestselling Player Development Guide

    What sets Ed apart is his clarity. He doesn’t just speak about change—he builds systems that make it possible. Ed’s work sits at the intersection of education, athletics, and personal growth, and he’s quickly becoming the go-to mind for departments, directors, and decision-makers who want to build better, not just louder.

    If you're building a program, a department, or a career in the space of athlete development, there are two types of people:

    – Those who have connected with Ed Jones II.

    – And those who are about to.



    Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/

    -


    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: info@btfprogram.com


    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



    Let's Talk Player Development. Email me here: edward@btfprogram.com


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