One of the most common questions I get is about programming—what it looks like, how to structure it, and what actually makes it effective.

In this episode, I break down the 3-Part Programming Framework I’ve used across youth sports, high school, college, and the pro level to create intentional, impactful programming athletes don’t just attend—they remember.

You’ll discover:

Why starting with a Talk brings clarity and sets the tone

How bringing in a Guest Speaker provides the outside expertise athletes need

Why ending with an Activity makes the program practical and actionable

I even share an example from Duke Football’s Leadership Week, where athletes capped off the experience with a trip to Epic Games—the creators of Fortnite—for real-world career discovery.

If you’ve ever struggled to make your programming stick, this episode will give you a proven framework you can plug in right away.

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The Player Development Guide → https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8

Player Development Accelerator Assessment → https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.com

Is Your Program Player Development READY? → https://edward-jones-0amn1dyi.scoreapp.com

Player Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram

100 Tips of Player Development → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/09c6129dc1

Player Development 101 → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101

🎙 About Ed Jones II:

Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit

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