College football’s opening weekend reminded me of a conversation I had this summer. North Carolina Central just earned a big win in the MEAC–SWAC Challenge over Southern, and it’s the perfect moment to highlight Darian Iverson, Player Development Coordinator at NCCU.
In this short but impactful episode, Darian and I discuss:
Why NCCU recruits high-character athletes
How HBCUs are doing meaningful player development with fewer resources
The role of alumni + community in creating opportunities
Why player development at the HBCU level is both needed and powerful
Even though this conversation was recorded in the summer, it’s a timely reminder that what’s happening off the field is just as important as what we see on Saturdays.
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Resources:
The Player Development Guide → https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8
Player Development Accelerator Assessment → https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.com
Is Your Program Player Development READY? → https://edward-jones-0amn1dyi.scoreapp.com
Player Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram
100 Tips of Player Development → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/09c6129dc1
Player Development 101 → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101
🎙 About Ed Jones II:
Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit
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