The countdown is over — the 2025 Player Development Summit is HERE! In this special episode, Edward Jones II shares his final thoughts before the doors open on the biggest player development event in the country.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming:

✅ The full 3-day summit schedule

✅ Why the Friday night networking event will be unforgettable

✅ Can’t-miss speakers and game-changing panels

✅ Shoutouts to our amazing sponsors, student team, and volunteers

✅ A powerful thank you to the Brain Tank

✅ And the real reason this moment matters for the entire field of athlete development

🎟️ Haven’t registered yet? This is your sign. Join us in Kansas City:

👉 https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit/p/2025-player-development-summit-ticket

📘 Grab your copy of The Player Development Guide:

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📘 Grab your SIGNED copy of The Player Development Guide:

👉 https://www.btfprogram.com/btf-program-resources/p/the-player-development-guide-signed

💬 Drop a comment and let us know what you’re most excited for — or your biggest takeaway after attending.

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

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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The sessions at the 2025 Player Development Summit will be fire — but the city of Kansas City takes the experience to another level.

In this episode, Ed Jones II breaks down why KC was intentionally chosen as the Summit’s home and what makes it the perfect backdrop for growth, connection, and community. From elite BBQ and rich culture to championship energy and real relationship-building moments, this episode previews everything attendees can expect beyond the sessions.

If you’ve never been to Kansas City, this will get you excited. If you have — you already know.

🎧 Tap in and get ready to experience the Summit and the city.

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📍 Location: Kansas City, MO

📅 Dates: May 29–31, 2025

🎟️ Register now: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit/p/2025-player-development-summit-ticket

🏙️ 2025 Player Development Summit Information: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/25pdsummit

🤝 Sponsorship Information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKqv3TTco/C7gf3RPBcHnEaXYuvaalCQ/edit?utm_content=DAGKqv3TTco&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

🔗 Helpful Links:

👉 Download Player Development101 HERE: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101

👉 Subscribe to the Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/

👉 Join the Player Development Community: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE4NDM1OQ==

💬 Have questions about the Summit? Drop them in the comments or DM me — I’m happy to help.

📢 Know someone who needs to be there? Share this video with them!

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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What started as a simple idea — a Zoom link and a belief — has grown into a national movement.

The Player Development Summit began virtually in 2022, created to unite professionals who serve athletes off the field. No big sponsors. No flashy production. Just real people, real conversations, and a vision that mattered.

Fast forward to today:

📍 We're now hosting a three-day in-person Summit in Kansas City, May 29–31, 2025 — with speakers representing the NFL, NBA, NCAA, WNBA, MLS, and more.

This video takes you behind the evolution:

💻 The virtual beginnings that sparked momentum

🤝 The powerful shift from reach to real connection

🏙️ Why Kansas City is the perfect home

📈 How this event scaled with heart, not hype

🧠 And why the mission never changed

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If you’ve ever wanted to see what it really looks like to build something from the ground up — community-first, impact-focused, and purpose-driven — this is the story.-

📍 Location: Kansas City, MO

📅 Dates: May 29–31, 2025

🎟️ Register now: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit/p/2025-player-development-summit-ticket

🏙️ 2025 Player Development Summit Information: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/25pdsummit

🤝 Sponsorship Information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKqv3TTco/C7gf3RPBcHnEaXYuvaalCQ/edit?utm_content=DAGKqv3TTco&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

🔗 Helpful Links:

👉 Download Player Development101 HERE: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101

👉 Subscribe to the Player Development Newsletter: https://beyondthefield.substack.com/

👉 Join the Player Development Community: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE4NDM1OQ==

2023 Player Development Conference: https://youtu.be/hjiw88PEhjk

💬 Have questions about the Summit? Drop them in the comments or DM me — I’m happy to help.

📢 Know someone who needs to be there? Share this video with them!

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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