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.

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    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/

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    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


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    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

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    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.

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    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/

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    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:

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    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


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    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/

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


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


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


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    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

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    4 mins
  • So, What is The Player Development Summit?...Here's What You Need to Know and Why You Need to Come
    Dec 10 2024

    The 2025 Player Development Summit will be in Kansas City on May 29-31.


    This video provides additional details about the summit.


    Hope to see you there.


    Get you EARLY BIRD Ticket while they last: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYfZp0TsaiC4RW14d


    Here's How You Can Sponsor the 2025 Player Development Summit: https://forms.gle/UDu8F2wjSN1HRC4U9

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    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 (now Player Development Summit), 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/

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    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


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


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    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:

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    0:00 - Podcast Introduction

    0:54 - History of the Player Development Summit

    3:15 - What is the Player Development Summit?

    3:41 - Goals of the Player Development Summit

    6:12 - Why Kansas City?

    8:32 - Player Development Summit Speakers

    9:52 - Here's How You Can Sponsor the Player Development Summit

    11:51 - Podcast Host Introduction

    12:13 - Sponsor the Podcast

    12:46 - Impactful End

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    14 mins
  • What is Player Development? How Can I Get In? Get Your Answers at the Player Development Webinar
    Dec 8 2024

    If you have asked:


    What is player development?


    How do I get into player development?


    How do I create impact in player development?


    Then this is the webinar for you.


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

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


    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


    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/

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    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


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


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    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram



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


    Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/

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    4 mins
  • INTERVIEWER BEWARE! Do Not Give Them Everything in an Interview! Do This Instead...
    Dec 4 2024

    Being interviewed is a great step in the hiring process, BUT are you giving too much away in your interviews?


    Let's dive in to how you can share your player development philosophy, plan, and other pertinent information without GIVING IT ALL AWAY.

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    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/

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    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


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


    Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/

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    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/

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    11 mins
  • I Attended the NFL Player Engagement Webinar. Here's How It Went....
    Nov 27 2024

    The NFL Player Engagment department held a webinar which provide some inside information on what player engagement is in the NFL.


    I was one of the 525+ people who attended and I am sharing what I learned during this webinar in this video here.

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    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/

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    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


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


    Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/

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    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:

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    34 mins
  • Osman Kamara - Director of Player Development, Oregon Ducks Football
    Nov 21 2024

    Osman Kamara joins The Player Development Pod to talk about his role with the Oregon Ducks Football Team.


    In this episode you will hear about his journey as the youngest P4 Director of Player Development, the Oregon Ducks player development model, and why he LOVES fries. He is a young man with wisdom beyond his years.


    If you love seeing how developing players off the field can impact them in all areas of their life then this episode is for you.


    Connect with Osman here:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/osman-kamara-mba-716092197/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oozie_k/

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    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/


    Beginner’s Guide to Player Development 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/

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    PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE.


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


    Visit: https://www.btfprogram.com/

    Follow:

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    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/

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    24 PD Conference Recordings


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


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


    Beginner’s Guide to Player Development 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


    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

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    1 hr