Episodes

  • 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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    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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    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/

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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

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    1 hr
  • DO THIS if There is a Role or Responsibility in the Job Description You Haven't Done in Your Career
    Nov 15 2024

    This Five Minute Friday covers what to do when you are interviewing for a job and you see a role you don't know about or haven't done.


    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


    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

    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


    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

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    5 mins
  • I Declined FIVE Player Development Interviews! Here's Why...and Here's What You Can Learn...
    Nov 13 2024

    Yes, you read the title correctly.


    I wrote about this in my Player Development Newsletter and it really took off, you can find that here:


    I was in a transition in 2022 and once I made the decision to sow roots in Kansas City, the opportunities that weren't there suddenly came. They were great opportunities but I had to decline.


    In this video I talk about the following:

    - Why I declined the interviews

    - What I learned from it

    - What you can learn from it

    - What would get me in the role again

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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:

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program

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

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



    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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    33 mins
  • Interviewing With a Head Coach You Don't Know? Here's What You Need to Know. - Five Minute Fridays
    Nov 8 2024

    This Five Minute Friday covers the highs and lows of player development.


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


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


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


    Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6


    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


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    7 mins
  • The 2025 Player Development Summit Will Be Happening in............
    Nov 4 2024

    The 2025 Player Development Summit will be in KANSAS CITY!


    We are excited to move this player development learning experience from a virtual event to an in person event.


    Stay updated on the #25PDSummit here: https://forms.gle/s7tjG5SdhAYxFD2u5

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    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



    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



    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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    3 mins
  • What Are the HIGHS and LOWS of Player Development? - Five Minute Fridays
    Oct 4 2024

    his Five Minute Friday covers the highs and lows of player development. These are here to answer the questions you may have about player development. Send your questions in here: https://forms.gle/9xwbFFFqgS5DT2Ec9 100 Player Development Tips: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.ck.page/09c6129dc1 Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6 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

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    6 mins
  • What the Player Development Job Market Will Look Like with NIL and Expansion of Professional Leagues - Five Minute Fridays
    Sep 27 2024

    This Five Minute Friday covers the coming growth of the player development position.


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


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


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


    Player Development Academy: https://forms.gle/tjNEnM5rFUNP8WmX6


    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

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    5 mins