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Hosted by Edward Jones II · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 281 episodes
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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 episode delivers real stories, proven strategies, and expert insights from college, pro, and high school sports. Learn how to enhance the athlete experience, avoid common mistakes, and create generational impact through personal wellness, community engagement, and career development.
Edward Jones II hosts The Player Development Pod, a sports show with 281 episodes published.
Do the athletes in your program actually feel like they belong? Belonging is more than team chemistry. It is a foundational part of the athlete experience and the first component of the BEYOND Player Development Framewor
Your network is your next opportunity. In this special episode of the Player Development Podcast, Edward Jones II takes you inside a live Beyond The Field workshop with the Duke University Football program focused on net
Fall camp is one of the most demanding seasons in college athletics—not just for athletes and coaches, but for player development professionals as well. In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Edward Jones II shar
Before fall camp, training camp, and the new school year begin, this episode is dedicated to the people serving athletes behind the scenes. Whether you work in player development, student-athlete development, academics,
Do you need Power 4 resources to create meaningful player development? Absolutely not. In this episode of the Player Development Pod, Edward Jones II shares the practical framework smaller schools can use to create trans
At the 2026 Player Development Summit, I had the opportunity to present one of the foundational ideas behind Beyond The Field. In this episode, you'll hear my complete presentation on the BEYOND Framework, the system I'v
Building trust with an athlete’s family should not begin when there is a problem. It should start on day one. In this episode of the Player Development Pod, Edward Jones II breaks down the importance of building intentio
It's been a month since the 2026 Player Development Summit, and I finally have the words. In this episode of the Player Development Pod, I take time to reflect on one of the most meaningful experiences in Beyond The Fiel
Register for the Athlete Career Experience (ACE): https://forms.gle/xAcaD2qgnkFu6zVVA Student-athletes… if you’re trying to figure out what comes next after sports, this video is for you. The Athlete Career Experience (A
Recently, I had the opportunity to work directly with the Iowa State Football Player Development staff, leading a full workshop on the Beyond Player Development Model. In this episode, I break down exactly what we did, w
After 10 years in player development, I finally figured it out. It was never about doing more. It was never about better programming. It was about having a system. In this episode, I break down the BEYOND Player Developm
Donald Trump recently signed an executive order titled Urgent National Action to Save College Sports. In this episode, Ed Jones II breaks down what this order means — not from a political perspective, but through the len
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit (May 29–30), this episode gives you a real look at what makes this experience different. In this episode, I break down the true return on investment of the
Four years ago, I started The Player Development Pod for one reason: To clear my name. After being let go and hearing things about myself that didn’t align with who I was, I made a decision… If I showed up every week and
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, Michigan on May 29 and May 30, this episode shares insights, conversations, and real experiences that help explain what the Summit is truly about. In this
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, Michigan on May 29 and May 30, this episode gives you a deeper look into what the Summit is really about. In this episode, you will hear three important pe
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, Michigan (May 29–30), this episode takes you inside the movement. This isn’t just a conference recap. This is the story of how a virtual gathering of 28 pe
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, Michigan (May 29–30), this episode gives you a clear and honest look at what this experience is really about. This is not just another conference. This is
The 2026 Player Development Summit dates are officially set. The 2026 Player Development Summit will be held May 29 to May 30 in Detroit at TechTown Detroit, and in this episode I share everything you need to know about
Alumni relations isn’t broken but it is changing. In this episode, I close out the 12 Days of Player Development by tackling alumni relations in a portal-happy world. With athletes transferring more than ever, programs a
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