The Player Development Pod

By: Edward Jones II
  • Summary

  • 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
    Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • This ONE Mistake Cost Me A NFL Opportunity
    Dec 23 2024

    I was not prepared for the email I received about a possible position in the NFL.


    One MAJOR mistake cost me an opportunity.


    Find out what that mistake was in this video AND DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE.

    -

    2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d


    Player Development Interview Workshop - https://forms.gle/V9qfAEExUUMGouz59


    Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing


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


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


    100 Player Development Tips (FREE): https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1


    Books:

    The Guide to Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook


    Coaches Guide to Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/head-coaches-guide-to-player-development


    Need help with creating a Player Development Plan? Click here: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9



    About Ed Jones II

    Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who served in the player development role for University of Houston, University of Kansas, and Baylor University football teams rising to the role of assistant athletic director. Ed has now since transitioned into the role of founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, where he helps impactful people create player development plans.


    In addition to being the founder of Beyond The Field, Ed is a two-time author, speaker, creator of The Player Development Pod, The Player Development Conference, The Player Development Newsletter, and the Beginners Guide to Player Development Course. Ed has also facilitated multiple Player Development Guide cohorts.


    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



    2024 Player Development Conference Recordings: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or


    Need help with creating a Player Development Plan? Click here: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9


    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


    0:00 - My HUGE Mistake

    2:37 - Update Your Resume

    3:12 - Make Your Resume Quantifiable - USE NUMBERS

    4:59 - PLEASE Update Your Resume

    5:47 - Impactful End


    #PlayerDevelopment #PlayerEngagement #HugeMistake #Mistake

    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • I Did A Study on NFL Player Engagement. Here's Some Interesting Statistics I Found...
    Dec 17 2024

    I recently attended a webinar presented by the NFL Player Engagment office.


    After attending the webinar, I wanted to do a quick study on those who are in the player engagement roles at the 32 teams in the NFL.


    This video dives deep into what I learned from the study.

    -

    2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d


    Player Development Academy - 8 Week Program Waiting List: https://forms.gle/XiefyGwdxbtoBxqr8


    Player Development Webinar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1JZaIQsBRZ3_-40vkF0Z7Is6q9AHf41hvK65Oo2Tqg/edit?usp=sharing


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


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


    100 Player Development Tips (FREE): https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1


    Books:

    The Guide to Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook


    Coaches Guide to Player Development: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/head-coaches-guide-to-player-development


    Need help with creating a Player Development Plan? Click here: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9



    About Ed Jones II

    Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who served in the player development role for University of Houston, University of Kansas, and Baylor University football teams rising to the role of assistant athletic director. Ed has now since transitioned into the role of founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, where he helps impactful people create player development plans.


    In addition to being the founder of Beyond The Field, Ed is a two-time author, speaker, creator of The Player Development Pod, The Player Development Conference, The Player Development Newsletter, and the Beginners Guide to Player Development Course. Ed has also facilitated multiple Player Development Guide cohorts.


    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



    2024 Player Development Conference Recordings: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or


    Need help with creating a Player Development Plan? Click here: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9


    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


    0:00 - Podcast Introduction

    0:29 - Player Engagement Study

    6:07 - NCAA to NFL

    7:37 - Arkeem Byrd - Minnesota Vikings

    8:17 - Jessica Gray - Detroit Lions

    9:14 - Alexander Martin - Miami Dolphins

    9:56 - Joshua Marriner - Arizona Cardinals

    10:17 - Dr. Lori Robinson - Baltimore Ravens

    10:51 - Dr. Melissa Weinsz - Kansas City Chiefs

    11:34 - Fernando Velasco - Atlanta Falcons

    12:03 - Study Recap and Thoughts

    13:02 - Impactful End


    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • How To Get In Good with Other Departments During Your Interview. No More Confusion on Roles...
    Dec 13 2024

    This Five Minute Friday covers what to do in an interview when you don't fully understand the role of the person interviewing you.


    These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development.


    Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9


    2025 Player Development Summit - EARLY BIRD Ticket: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d


    About Ed Jones II

    Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who served in the player development role for University of Houston, University of Kansas, and Baylor University football teams rising to the role of assistant athletic director. Ed has now since transitioned into the role of founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, where he helps impactful people create player development plans.


    In addition to being the founder of Beyond The Field, Ed is a two-time author, speaker, creator of The Player Development Pod, The Player Development Conference, The Player Development Newsletter, and the Beginners Guide to Player Development Course. Ed has also facilitated multiple Player Development Guide cohorts.


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

    -

    Purchase 2024 Player Development Conference Replay: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8wX0Ts0I23NS6or


    Player Development Cohort: https://forms.gle/JnnxqjDuFvpaq5gY6


    Need help with Player Development Plan: https://forms.gle/ex5pbvF3U5g3e2zt9


    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


    COACHING

    Player Development Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/Z5Q1gepZAorzcHSe9


    CONTENT

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

    Player Development Guide eBook: https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/btf-ebook

    Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/products/beyond-the-field-the

    100 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TIPS: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1


    COURSES

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

    Show More Show Less
    4 mins

What listeners say about The Player Development Pod

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.