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The Player Development Pod

Edward Jones II

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.

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  1. 7 Old School Strategies That Still Work in Player Development Copy title 23:43
  2. The 3 Things Athletes Need Before They Trust You 31:13
  3. Stop Leaving Player Development to Chance: Build the System 9:35
  4. 5 Realities Every Player Development Professional Should Know 21:32
  5. Who Helps Athletes Navigate the Hardest Transitions? 13:55
  6. 5 Mistakes I Made in Player Development and What They Taught Me 20:53
  7. Open the Door: Creating Opportunities for Athletes Beyond Sports 14:24
  8. Who Are You Beyond Your Sport? Helping Athletes Find Their Purpose 11:23
  9. Stop Being Random: How to Educate Athletes With Intention 10:53
  10. The Summer of Belonging: How We Built a Championship Team Culture 6:57
  11. The Warning Signs Your Athletes Don’t Feel Like They Belong 6:59
  12. Seen, Valued, and Heard: The 3 Keys to Athlete Belonging 10:18
  13. Do Your Athletes Actually Feel Like They Belong 9:59
  14. Your Network Is Your Next Opportunity | Live at Duke Football 30:03
  15. Fall Camp Survival Guide: How Player Development Professionals Win the Toughest Time of the Year 11:03
  16. You Are Needed: 8 Reminders for Everyone Serving Athletes 24:09
  17. How Smaller Programs Can Build Incredible Player Development Without Big Resources 21:06
  18. The BEYOND Framework: Organizing Your Entire Player Development Program 39:33
  19. How to Build Trust With Athlete Families From Day One 10:40
  20. A Month Later, I Finally Have the Words | Reflecting on the 2026 Player Development Summit 43:28
  21. Student-Athletes: This Company Is ACTUALLY Hiring Former Athletes 8:41
  22. Why Player Development Programs Feel Disconnected (And How to Fix It) 19:05
  23. The Player Development System I Wish I Had 10 Years Ago 10:55
  24. What Trump’s College Sports Order Actually Means for Athletes 28:34
  25. What Makes the Player Development Summit Different 10:21
  26. I Started This Podcast to Clear My Name… Here’s What Happened 46:15
  27. Why the 2026 Player Development Summit Is Headed to Detroit 16:36
  28. Road to the 2026 Player Development Summit | Insight, Speaker Spotlight, and Attendee Reflection 19:17
  29. From Zoom Call to National Stage (The Rise of the Player Development Summit) 17:55
  30. Who Is the Player Development Summit Really For? | 2026 Detroit Preview + 2025 Transformational Moments 11:50
  31. Here's What You Need To Know About the 2026 Player Development Summit... 39:20
  32. Alumni Relations in a Portal Happy World 8:54
  33. 8 Ways Player Development Can Transform Your Program 13:23
  34. The Sports Role You Didn’t Hear About in Your Sports Management Class 10:26
  35. International Athlete Development and the Skills That Matter Most 6:16
  36. If I Wanted to Go From Assistant to Director in One Year, Here’s What I’d Do 13:07
  37. Alignment Through Communication in Player Development 8:17
  38. 11 Simple Questions That Unlock Real Athlete Conversations 18:36
  39. How to Get Athletes to Show Up to Programming When It’s Not Mandatory 8:44
  40. Effectively Using Data in Player Development (Most Programs Miss This) 7:45
  41. 8 Ways Player Development Can Impact Winning ON THE FIELD 25:19
  42. If You’re a Coach Without a Player Development Lead, Listen to This 6:53
  43. 5 Warning Signs Your Program Needs Player Development 12:20
  44. How to Prepare for a Player Development Interview the Right Way 11:17
  45. What I Learned From 5 Player Development Interviews 24:42
  46. Supporting Coaches During Head Coach Transitions 13:17
  47. Who Coaches Hire First When They Take Over a Program 9:38
  48. The Coaching Carousel Exposed: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes 1:25:28
  49. Working for College Football’s Most Wanted Coach 33:43
  50. When Your Coach Is On The Hot Seat: The Truth No One Tells You 26:35