Player Development is not optional—it’s essential.
In this episode of The Player Development Pod, I break down the three main areas where a Player Development professional transforms a program:
Players — creating belonging and situational awareness so every athlete feels valued.
Program & Staff — supporting academics and recruiting so coaches can focus on coaching.
External Relations — strengthening trust with families and alumni to build lasting culture.
I share real stories from my time at Houston, Kansas, and Baylor, including how one recruiting adjustment helped land a future first-round draft pick, and how simple situational awareness calmed a nervous freshman before his first game.
📖 Learn more in The Player Development Guide (pg. 67).
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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